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=='''Alpha- Crystallin AB Chain'''== | =='''Alpha- Crystallin AB Chain'''== | ||
<StructureSection load='2KRL' size='340' side='right' caption='Caption for this structure' scene=''> | <StructureSection load='2KRL' size='340' side='right' caption='Caption for this structure' scene=''> | ||
Alpha A and Alpha B Crystallins are a major protein component of the mammalian eye lens. Alpha crystallin is mainly found on the lens of the eye with trace amounts in other tissues while Alpha B is essentially considered a ubiquitous protein. | Alpha A and Alpha B Crystallins are a major protein component of the mammalian eye lens. Alpha crystallin is mainly found on the lens of the eye with trace amounts in other tissues while Alpha B is essentially considered a ubiquitous protein. <ref name= "alpha">PMID:12565801</ref> | ||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
This protein contributes to the transparency and refractive index of the eye lens. Alpha- Crystallin can act as chaperones preventing the aggregation of various proteins. | This protein contributes to the transparency and refractive index of the eye lens. Alpha- Crystallin can act as chaperones preventing the aggregation of various proteins. | ||
