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AlphaA crystallin is a structure protein which can be found in the eye lens. Alpha crystallin can also act as a chaperon (meaning that it can assist proteins to acquire a certain 3D structure) and prevent the precipitation of denatured proteins. This property is suggested to contribute to the maintenance of lens transparency and to the prevention from cataracts.[1]
There seems to be a good reason why an Eskimo is shown in this drawing. Interestingly, cataracts and glaucoma are prevalent in Alaska Native people.[2]
Hi! Thanks for the comment on my blog! Your drawings on protein structures are absolutely brilliant! A great way to mix biology with art! I kind of try to do the same with botany and my bags :)
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Thank you!:) Oh wow, I just saw your bags, the design is really great. I would never think that it's possible to produce things of such quality at home!
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