High methionine derivatives of .alpha.-hordothionin

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – tissue cell culture or enzyme using process... – Recombinant dna technique included in method of making a...

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ABSTRACT:
Derivatives of .alpha.-hordothionin made by position-specific substitution with methionine residues provide methionine enrichment in plants.

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