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flagellin [flə′jel·ən] (microbiology) The protein component of bacterial flagella. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Accession numbers of flagellin sequences obtained in this study are DQ788618, DQ788619, and DQ788620. Earlier this year, scientists in Switzerland documented a defensive chemical cascade unleashed when some plants detect flagellin, a protein in the propulsive fibers of some bacteria. In addition, because flagellin is a stable bacterial protein, these products are also simple to make using recombinant DNA techniques. |
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