Evolution thinks modular

被引:47
作者
Vespignani, A [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Paris 11, Phys Theor Lab, F-91405 Orsay, France
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10.1038/ng1003-118
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Q3 [遗传学];
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071007 ; 090102 ;
摘要
Groups of interacting proteins define functional modules that govern a cell's activity. A new study suggests that specific interaction motifs and their constituents are highly conserved across species, identifying potential functional modules used in the evolutionary process.
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页码:118 / 119
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