Abstract
Bowman-Birk inhibitors (BBIs) are cysteine-rich proteins with inhibitory activity against proteases that are widely distributed in monocot and dicot species. The expression of rice BBI from Oryza sativa is up-regulated and induced by pathogens or insects during germination of rice seeds. The rice BBI (RBTI) of molecular weight 15 kDa has been crystallized using the hanging-drop vapour-diffusion method. According to the diffraction of rice BBI crystals at a resolution of 2.07 A, the unit cell belongs to space group P212 121, with unit-cell parameters a = 74.37, b = 96.69, c = 100.36 Å. Preliminary analysis indicates four BBI molecules in an asymmetric unit, with a solvent content of 58.29%.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 522-524 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Acta Crystallographica Section F: Structural Biology and Crystallization Communications |
Volume | 62 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biophysics
- Structural Biology
- Biochemistry
- Genetics
- Condensed Matter Physics