Directed evolution induces tributyrin hydrolysis in a virulence factor of Xylella fastidiosa using a duplicated gene as a template [v1; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/48i]

Duplication of genes is one of the preferred ways for natural selection to add advantageous functionality to the genome without having to reinvent the wheel with respect to catalytic efficiency and protein stability. The duplicated secretory virulence factors of Xylella fastidiosa (LesA, LesB and Le...

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Published in:	F1000Research
Main Authors:	Hossein Gouran, Sandeep Chakraborty, Basuthkar J. Rao, Bjarni Asgeirsson, Abhaya Dandekar
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	F1000 Research Ltd 2014-09-01
Subjects:	Agriculture & Biotechnology Directed Molecular Evolution Plant Biochemistry & Physiology Plant Genetics & Gene Expression Theory & Simulation
Online Access:	http://f1000research.com/articles/3-215/v1