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beta-Crystallins

A class of crystallins that provides refractive power and translucency to the lens (LENS, CRYSTALLINE) in VERTEBRATES. Beta-crystallins are similar in structure to GAMMA-CRYSTALLINS in that they both contain Greek key motifs. Beta-crystallins exist as oligomers formed from acidic (BETA-CRYSTALLIN A CHAIN) and basic (BETA-CRYSTALLIN B CHAIN) subunits.
Also Known As:
beta-Crystallin; beta Crystallin; beta Crystallins; Crystallins, beta
Networked: 67 relevant articles (1 outcomes, 3 trials/studies)

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1. Lampi, Kirsten J: 3 articles (06/2010 - 11/2002)
2. Graw, Jochen: 2 articles (12/2009 - 03/2003)
3. Chauke, Chesa G: 1 article (01/2020)
4. Khoza, Sanele: 1 article (01/2020)
5. Magwebu, Zandisiwe E: 1 article (01/2020)
6. Ngqaneka, Thobile: 1 article (01/2020)
7. Dulle, Jennifer E: 1 article (01/2017)
8. Fort, Patrice E: 1 article (01/2017)
9. Garnai, Sarah J: 1 article (01/2017)
10. Pawar, Hemant S: 1 article (01/2017)

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