Authors: Lin, Yi Jan; Schmidt, Andreas; Burgardt, Noelia Ines; Thiele, Alexandra; Weiwad, Matthias; Lücke, Christian
Publication Date: 2013.
Language: English.
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A 25-residue elongation at the N-terminus endows parvulin 17 (Par17) with altered functional properties compared to parvulin 14 (Par14), such as an enhanced influence on microtubule assembly. Therefore the three-dimensional structure of this N-terminal elongation is of particular interest. Here, we report the nearly complete 1H, 13C and 15N chemical shift assignments of Par17. Subsequent chemical shift index analysis indicated that Par17 features a parvulin-type PPIase domain at the C-terminus, analogous to Par14, and an unstructured N-terminus encompassing the first 60 residues. Hence the N-terminus of Par17 apparently adopts a functionally-relevant structure only in presence of the respective interaction partner(s).
Author affiliation: Lin, Yi Jan. Kaohsiung Medical University; China
Author affiliation: Schmidt, Andreas. Max Planck Research Unit for Enzymology of Protein Folding; Alemania
Author affiliation: Burgardt, Noelia Ines. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Houssay. Instituto de Química y Físico-Química Biológicas "Prof. Alejandro C. Paladini". Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica. Instituto de Química y Físico-Química Biológicas; Argentina. Max Planck Research Unit for Enzymology of Protein Folding; Alemania
Author affiliation: Thiele, Alexandra. Max Planck Research Unit for Enzymology of Protein Folding; Alemania
Author affiliation: Weiwad, Matthias. Max Planck Research Unit for Enzymology of Protein Folding; Alemania
Author affiliation: Lücke, Christian. Max Planck Research Unit for Enzymology of Protein Folding; Alemania
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The DNA-binding mechanism of the dimeric C-terminal domain of the papillomavirus E2 protein with its specific DNA target was investigated and shown to proceed through two parallel pathways. A sequential multi-step reaction is initiated by the diffusion-controlled formation of an encounter complex, with no evidence of base sequence discrimination capacity. Following a substantial conformational rearrangement of the protein, a solvent exclusion step leading to the formation of a final protein-DNA complex was identified. This last step involves the largest burial of surface area from the interface and involves the consolidation of the direct readout of the DNA bases. Double-jump stopped-flow experiments allowed us to characterize the sequence of events and demonstrated that a fast-formed consolidated complex can take place through a parallel route. We present the simplest model for the overall mechanism with a description of all the intermediate species in energetic terms.
Author affiliation: Ferreiro, Diego. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de Buenos Aires. Fundación Instituto Leloir. Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de Buenos Aires; Argentina. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Argentina
Author affiliation: de Prat Gay, Gonzalo. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de Buenos Aires. Fundación Instituto Leloir. Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de Buenos Aires; Argentina. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Argentina
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Los genes Asr están presentes en plantas con semilla formando, en general, familias génicas de pocos miembros. Su función precisa es desconocida hasta el momento, pero estudios recientes llevan a pensar que estos genes son factores de transcripción involucrados en la regulación del transporte de azúcares en la planta. En esta tesis hemos analizado la evolución de la familia génica Asr en plantas con semilla con un especial énfasis en el género Lycopersicon (tomates). Encontramos que las relaciones de ortología de las proteínas ASR pueden definirse sólo entre especies cercanas evolutivamente. En un árbol filogenético, las proteínas ASR de tomate y papa forman un cluster consistente, separado de las ASR de otras dicotiledóneas, monocotiledóneas y gimnospermas. Las dos observaciones anteriores pueden explicarse por eventos de evolución concertada y “nacimiento y muerte” de genes. Asimismo, investigamos la evolución de los cuatro Asr en especies silvestres de tomate y pudimos comprobar que Asr1 tiene una evolución más lenta que los otros tres genes, tanto a nivel sinónimo como de reemplazo. Creemos que este patrón se debe a sus altos niveles de expresión y a sus diversas funciones en distintos tejidos de la planta. Además, hemos generado plantas transgénicas de papa (Solanum tuberosum) y tabaco (Nicotiana tabacum) que sobreexpresan o tienen silenciado el gen Asr1. Del análisis de estas plantas podemos concluir que este gen regula los niveles de hexosas en la célula, pero no de otros azúcares. En este sentido, tenemos evidencias que indican que Asr1 estaría directa o indirectamente controlando los niveles de algunos transportadores de hexosas en tejidos “destino”, por lo tanto actuando como regulador de la importación de estos azúcares. Por último, por medio de microscopia de fuerza atómica, observamos el pegado de la proteína ASR1 al ADN. Confirmando evidencia previa, vimos dímeros de ASR1 interaccionando con un ADN doble cadena.
Asr genes are present in the genomes of seed plants, in general forming small gene families. Their precise function is currently unknown, but recent reports have suggested that Asr genes encode transcription factors involved in the regulation of sugar mobilization in planta. In this thesis we have analyzed the evolution of the Asr gene family in seed plants and particularly focused in the genus Lycopersicon (tomatoes). We have found that the orthology relations among the members can only be inferred between closely related species. In a phylogenetic tree, ASR proteins from tomato and potato form a consistent cluster, separated from ASRs from other dicots, monocots and gymnosperms. These observations can be explained by events of concerted evolution and “birth and death of genes”. At the same time, we investigated the evolution of the four Asrs in tomato wild species. We could see that Asr1 has a slower evolutionary rate both at synonymous and replacement sites when compared to the other three genes. We think that this pattern is caused by its high expression level and multiple functions in different tissues of the plant. In addition, we generated potato (Solanum tuberosum) and tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) transgenic plants that overexpress or silence Asr1 gene. From the analysis of these plants we can conclude that this gene is regulating the quantities of hexoses (but not other sugars) in the cells. In this direction, we have evidence supporting that Asr1 would be directly or indirectly involved in controlling the levels of hexose transporters in “sink” tissues, thereby acting as a regulator of hexose uptake. Finally, by means of atomic force microscopy, we observed ASR1 protein bound to DNA. Corroborating previous evidence, we saw ASR1 dimers interacting with double-stranded DNA.
Author affiliation: Frankel, Nicolás. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Argentina.
Keywords: GENES ASR; LYCOPERSICON; TASAS DE EVOLUCION; USO DE CODONES; CONVERSION GENICA; NACIMIENTO Y MUERTE DE GENES; ASRL; SOLANUM TUBEROSUM; TUBERCULO; TRANSPORTADORES DE HEXOSAS; PEGADO AL ADN; HOMODIMERIZACION; ASR GENES; EVOLUTIONARY RATES; CODON USAGE; GENE CONVERSION; BIRTH AND DEATH OF GENES; ASRL; SOLANUM TUBEROSUM; TUBERS; HEXOSE TRANSPORTERS; DNA BINDING ACTIVITY; HOMODIMERISATION.
Repository: Biblioteca Digital (UBA-FCEN). Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales
Authors: Viola, Ivana Lorena; Gonzalez, Daniel Hector
Publication Date: 2009.
Language: English.
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We have analyzed the DNA-binding properties of the complex formed by the Arabidopsis TALE homeodomain (HD) proteins STM and BLH3 in comparison with those of the individual proteins. In vitro DNA-binding assays indicated that complex formation increases binding affinity for sequences carrying either a single target site or two such sites arranged in tandem. Complex formation is not correlated with the establishment of new detectable contacts as deduced from missing-nucleoside experiments. Increased binding was also observed when using BLH3 with a mutation that renders the HD unable to bind DNA, suggesting that only the STM functional HD is necessary for tight binding by the complex. Yeast one-hybrid assays using single or double target sites showed that the effect of complex formation is more dramatic for the double target site and that under these conditions competition for binding by the individual proteins is reduced. The results indicate that even if complex formation produces an increase in binding to DNA sequences containing either one or two target sites, the relative increase in binding produced after complex formation is dependent on the type of target sequence that is considered. This differential effect of complex formation on binding may have implications in the regulatory properties of these transcription factors within the cell.
Author affiliation: Viola, Ivana Lorena. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Santa Fe. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral. Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral; Argentina
Author affiliation: Gonzalez, Daniel Hector. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Santa Fe. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral. Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral; Argentina
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Authors: Comelli, Raul Nicolas; Gonzalez, Daniel Hector
Publication Date: 2007.
Language: English.
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The role of four cysteines present within the homeodomain of the homeodomain-leucine zipper (HD-Zip) class III protein Athb-9 has been studied. DNA binding by the Athb-9 HD-Zip domain was only observed after incubation in the presence of reducing agents or the thioredoxin system, suggesting that the protein is sensitive to redox conditions. A similar behavior was observed for proteins that show the same binding specificity of Athb-9 present in nuclear extracts. The use of single and double mutants indicated that two out of three of the cysteines at positions 23, 38 and 42 are required for redox sensitivity, while Cys58 is not involved. A role of Cys23 and Cys58 in determining the DNA binding efficiency and specificity, respectively, of the reduced Athb-9 HD-Zip domain was also evident from these studies. It can be postulated that redox conditions may modulate the function of Athb-9 in plant development. Sequence conservation suggests that the results can be extended to all HD-Zip III transcription factors.
Author affiliation: Comelli, Raul Nicolas. Universidad Nacional del Litoral; Argentina
Author affiliation: Gonzalez, Daniel Hector. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Santa Fe. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral. Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral; Argentina
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Authors: Barbosa, Joao; Pinheiro, Carlos; Silva Alves, Adriana; Brandao neto, Jose; Alonso, Leonardo Gabriel; de Prat Gay, Gonzalo; Polikarpov, Igor
Publication Date: 2001.
Language: English.
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Hanging-drop vapour-diffusion method was used for the crystallization of the extended DNA-binding domain (residues 309-410) of the E2 protein from Bovine Papillomavirus Type 1. X-ray data collection at 2.0 A resolution was performed using synchrotron radiation. The crystal symmetry could be described by the space group P3121 and with unit cell parameters a = b = 55.3 A, c = 203.4 A. The protein structure was solved by molecular replacement.
Author affiliation: Barbosa, Joao. Universidade do Brasília; Brasil
Author affiliation: Pinheiro, Carlos. Universidade do Brasília; Brasil
Author affiliation: Silva Alves, Adriana. Universidade do Brasília; Brasil
Author affiliation: Brandao neto, Jose. Universidade do Brasília; Brasil
Author affiliation: Alonso, Leonardo Gabriel. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de Buenos Aires. Fundación Instituto Leloir. Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de Buenos Aires; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Ciudad Universitaria. Instituto de Química Biológica de la Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales. Instituto de Química Biológica de la Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Argentina
Author affiliation: de Prat Gay, Gonzalo. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de Buenos Aires. Fundación Instituto Leloir. Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de Buenos Aires; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Ciudad Universitaria. Instituto de Química Biológica de la Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales. Instituto de Química Biológica de la Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Argentina
Author affiliation: Polikarpov, Igor. Universidade do Brasília; Brasil
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Authors: Viola, Ivana Lorena; Reinheimer, Renata; Ripoll, Rodrigo; Uberti Manassero, Nora Graciela; Gonzalez, Daniel Hector
Publication Date: 2012.
Language: English.
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TCP proteins constitute a family of plant transcription factors with more than 20 members in angiosperms. They can be divided in two classes based on sequence homology and the presence of an insertion within the basic region of the TCPDNA binding and dimerization domain. Here, we describe binding site selection studies with the class I protein TCP16, showing that its DNA binding preferences are similar to those of class II proteins. Through sequence comparison and the analysis of mutants and chimeras of TCP16, TCP20 (class I), and TCP4 (class II), we established that the identity of residue 11 of the class I TCP domain or the equivalent residue 15 of the class II domain, whether it is Gly or Asp, determines a preference for a class I or a class II sequence, respectively. Footprinting analysis indicated that specific DNA contacts related to these preferences are established with one of the strands of DNA. The dimerization motif also influences the selectivity of the proteins toward class I and class II sequences and determines a requirement of an extended basic region in proteins with Asp-15. We postulate that differences in orientation of base-contacting residues brought about by the presence of either Gly or Asp are responsible for the binding site preferences of TCP proteins. Expression of repressor forms of TCP16 with Asp-11 or Gly-11 differently affects leaf development. TCP16-like proteins with Asp-11 in the TCP domain arose in rosids and may be related to developmental characteristics of this lineage of eudicots.
Author affiliation: Viola, Ivana Lorena. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Santa Fe. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral. Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral; Argentina
Author affiliation: Reinheimer, Renata. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Botánica Darwinion. Academia Nacional de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas y Naturales. Instituto de Botánica Darwinion; Argentina
Author affiliation: Ripoll, Rodrigo. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Santa Fe. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral. Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral; Argentina
Author affiliation: Uberti Manassero, Nora Graciela. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Santa Fe. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral. Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral; Argentina
Author affiliation: Gonzalez, Daniel Hector. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Santa Fe. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral. Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral; Argentina
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Authors: Viola, Ivana Lorena; Reinheimer, Renata; Ripoll, Rodrigo; Uberti Manassero, Nora Graciela; Gonzalez, Daniel Hector
Publication Date: 2012.
Language: English.
Abstract:
TCP proteins constitute a family of plant transcription factors with more than 20 members in angiosperms. They can be divided in two classes based on sequence homology and the presence of an insertion within the basic region of the TCPDNA binding and dimerization domain. Here, we describe binding site selection studies with the class I protein TCP16, showing that its DNA binding preferences are similar to those of class II proteins. Through sequence comparison and the analysis of mutants and chimeras of TCP16, TCP20 (class I), and TCP4 (class II), we established that the identity of residue 11 of the class I TCP domain or the equivalent residue 15 of the class II domain, whether it is Gly or Asp, determines a preference for a class I or a class II sequence, respectively. Footprinting analysis indicated that specific DNA contacts related to these preferences are established with one of the strands of DNA. The dimerization motif also influences the selectivity of the proteins toward class I and class II sequences and determines a requirement of an extended basic region in proteins with Asp-15. We postulate that differences in orientation of base-contacting residues brought about by the presence of either Gly or Asp are responsible for the binding site preferences of TCP proteins. Expression of repressor forms of TCP16 with Asp-11 or Gly-11 differently affects leaf development. TCP16-like proteins with Asp-11 in the TCP domain arose in rosids and may be related to developmental characteristics of this lineage of eudicots.
Author affiliation: Viola, Ivana Lorena. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Santa Fe. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral. Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral; Argentina
Author affiliation: Reinheimer, Renata. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Santa Fe. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral. Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral; Argentina
Author affiliation: Ripoll, Rodrigo. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Santa Fe. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral. Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral; Argentina
Author affiliation: Uberti Manassero, Nora Graciela. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Santa Fe. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral. Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral; Argentina
Author affiliation: Gonzalez, Daniel Hector. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Santa Fe. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral. Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral; Argentina
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Authors: Ahn, Jinwoo; Poyurowsky, Masha V.; Baptiste, Nicole; Beckerman, Rachel; Cain, Christine; Mattia, Melissa; McKinney, Kristine; Zhou, Jianmin; Zupnick, Andrew; Gottifredi, Vanesa; Prives, Carol
Publication Date: 2009.
Language: English.
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Both sequence-specific DNA binding and exonuclease activities have been mapped to the central conserved core domain of p53. To gain more information about these two activities a series of mutants were generated that changed core domain histidine residues. Of these mutants, only one, H115N p53, showed markedly reduced exonuclease activity (ca. 15% of wild-type). Surprisingly, purified H115N p53 protein was found to be significantly more potent than wild-type p53 in binding to DNA by several criteria including gel mobility shift assay, filter binding and DNase I footprinting. Interestingly as well, non-specific DNA binding by the core domain of H115N p53 is superior to that of wild-type p53. To study H115N p53 in vivo, clones of H1299 cells expressing tetracycline regulated wild-type or H115N p53 were generated. H115N was both more potent than wild-type p53 in inducing p53 target genes such as p21 and PIG3 and was also more effective in arresting cells in G1. Unexpectedly, in contrast to wild-type p53, H115N p53 was markedly impaired in causing apoptosis when cells were subjected to DNA damage. Our results indicate that the exonuclease activity and transcriptional activation functions of p53 can be separated. They also extend previous findings showing that cell cycle arrest and apoptosis are separable functions of p53. Finally, these experiments confirm that DNA binding and xonuclease activities are distinct features of the p53 core domain.
Author affiliation: Ahn, Jinwoo. University Of Pittsburgh; Estados Unidos
Author affiliation: Poyurowsky, Masha V.. Columbia University; Estados Unidos
Author affiliation: Baptiste, Nicole. Columbia University; Estados Unidos
Author affiliation: Beckerman, Rachel. Columbia University; Estados Unidos
Author affiliation: Cain, Christine. Columbia University; Estados Unidos
Author affiliation: Mattia, Melissa. Mount Sinai School of Medicine; Estados Unidos
Author affiliation: McKinney, Kristine. Harvard Medical School; Estados Unidos
Author affiliation: Zhou, Jianmin. Columbia University; Estados Unidos
Author affiliation: Zupnick, Andrew. Columbia University; Estados Unidos
Author affiliation: Gottifredi, Vanesa. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de Buenos Aires. Fundación Instituto Leloir. Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de Buenos Aires; Argentina
Author affiliation: Prives, Carol. Columbia University; Estados Unidos
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Authors: Zanetti, María Eugenia; Chan, Raquel Lia; Godoy, Andrea Verónica; Gonzalez, Daniel Hector; Casalongue, Claudia
Publication Date: 2004.
Language: English.
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StMStMBF1 (Solanum tuberosum multiprotein bridging factor 1) is a plant member of the MBF1 family of transcriptional co-activators. In an attempt to understand the role of StMBF1, we analyzed its interaction with plant transcription factors of the homeodomain-leucine zipper (Hd-Zip) family, a group of proteins with a typical leucine zipper motif adjacent to a homeodomain. StMBF1 is able to interact in vitro with the Hd-Zip protein Hahb-4 both in the presence and absence of DNA. Upon binding, StMBF1 increases the DNA binding affinity of Hahb-4, and of another plant homeodomain containing protein from the GL2/Hd-Zip IV family, HAHR-1. The biological role of interactions is discussed in this paper.
Author affiliation: Zanetti, María Eugenia. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Argentina
Author affiliation: Chan, Raquel Lia. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Santa Fe. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral. Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral; Argentina
Author affiliation: Godoy, Andrea Verónica. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Argentina
Author affiliation: Gonzalez, Daniel Hector. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Santa Fe. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral. Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral; Argentina
Author affiliation: Casalongue, Claudia. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Argentina
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