Apolipophorin III: A Unique Insect Protein
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Insect lipoprotein termed as apolipophorin III (apoLp-III), has a unique five-helix bundle protein structure. The protein is used by insects to supply high supply of energy to their flight muscles (wings) during unstopped long-distance migration. However, it is not clear why compared to most prominent four-helix bundle protein structure found in nature, apoLp-III has five helix bundles. This review provides a concise structural and functional comparative analysis of apoLp-III with respect to other prominent four and five helix bundle proteins.
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