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<StructureSection load='2avi' size='350' side='right' scene='' caption=' | <StructureSection load='2avi' size='350' side='right' scene='41/410356/Cv/4' caption='The avidin tetramer complex with biotin (PDB code [[2avi]])'> | ||
[[Avidin]] '''(Av)''' is a protein found in egg white which binds biotin (vitamin B7) with high affinity. This property makes it a powerful tool in various protein pull-down assays. Similar proteins are:<br /> | [[Avidin]] '''(Av)''' is a protein found in egg white which binds biotin (vitamin B7) with high affinity. This property makes it a powerful tool in various protein pull-down assays. Similar proteins are:<br /> | ||