Non-homologous isofunctional enzymes: A systematic analysis of alternative solutions in enzyme evolution
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Evolutionarily unrelated proteins that catalyze the same biochemical reactions are often referred to as analogous - as opposed to homologous - enzymes. The existence of numerous alternative, non-homologous enzyme isoforms presents an...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-04-01
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Series: | Biology Direct |
Online Access: | http://www.biology-direct.com/content/5/1/31 |