Protein degradation plays a critical role in cellular homeostasis, in regulating the cell cycle, and in the generation of peptides that are used in the immune response. The 20S proteasome core particle (CP), a barrel-like structure consisting of four heptameric protein rings stacked axially on top of each other, is... Read More
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