Three-Dimensional Modelling of Interchain Sequence Similarities and Differences in the Coiled-Coil Segments of Keratin Intermediate Filament Heterodimers Highlight Features Important in Assembly

    November 2007 in “ Journal of Structural Biology ”
    Thomasin A. Smith, David Parry
    Studysummary Keratin heterodimers are preferred for their specific and structural advantages.
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