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gamma-Crystallins

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Definition: A subclass of crystallins that found in the lens (LENS, CRYSTALLINE) of VERTEBRATES. Gamma-crystallins are similar in structure to BETA-CRYSTALLINS in that they both form into a Greek key-like structure. They are composed of monomeric subunits.      Other names gamma Crystallins; gamma Crystallin; gamma-Crystallin; Crystallins, gamma
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
gammaC-crystallin protein, mouse  0   *gamma-Crystallins. Mamm Genome 2010 Aug;21(7-8):361-9
gammaD-crystallin, mouse  0   *gamma-Crystallins. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 1984 Dec;81(24):7762-6
Crygc protein, human  0   *gamma-Crystallins. Mol Cell Biol 1985 Jun;5(6):1408-14
CRYGD protein, human  0   *gamma-Crystallins. Mol Cell Biol 1985 Jun;5(6):1408-14
Crygs protein, mouse  0   *gamma-Crystallins.
crystallin, gammaB  0   *gamma-Crystallins. Protein Sci 1997 Jul;6(7):1529-36
crystallin gammaE  0   *gamma-Crystallins. Protein Sci 1997 Apr;6(4):909-12
CRYGS protein, human  148467-57-6   *gamma-Crystallins. Biochem J 1992 Oct 15;287(Pt 2):375-81

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