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Homing Endonucleases and Inteins 2005th Edition
Author(s): Marlene Belfort (Editor), Barry L. Stoddard (Editor), David W. Wood (Editor), Vicky Derbyshire (Editor)
- Publisher: Springer
- Publication Date: September 22, 2008
- Edition: 2005th
- Language: English
- Print length: 396 pages
- ISBN-10: 3540852352
- ISBN-13: 9783540852353
Book Description
This book provides the first and only comprehensive description and detailed summary of the genetics, structure, function, mechanisms of action, evolution and engineering of homing endonucleases and inteins. These two unique protein superfamilies, which are tied together through their frequent fusion and coevolution, have generated considerable excitement for their fundamental, structural, and functional properties, their evolution as parasitic elements, and their widespread applications as gene targeting agents and as instruments for the generation of modified proteins and novel protein combinations.
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This book provides the first and only comprehensive description and detailed summary of the genetics, structure, function, mechanisms of action, evolution and engineering of homing endonucleases and inteins. These two unique protein superfamilies, which are tied together through their frequent fusion and coevolution, have generated considerable excitement for their fundamental, structural, and functional properties, their evolution as parasitic elements, and their widespread applications as gene targeting agents and as instruments for the generation of modified proteins and novel protein combinations.
