Characterization of the Cysteine-Rich Calcium-Binding S100A3 Protein from Human Hair Cuticles

    December 2002 in “ Biochemical and biophysical research communications ”
    Kenji Kizawa, Heinz Troxler, P. Kleinert … Claus W. Heizmann
    Studysummary This study reports on the biochemical characteristics of S100A3 protein in human hair cuticle, notably finding its N-terminal methionine is acetylated and has a slightly lower isoelectric point compared to the recombinant version.
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