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What are thionins and where are they found?
Thionins are a group of small (5000 Da), sulfur-rich plant proteins found mainly in cereals and mistletoes.
What is the three-dimensional structure of thionins and how are they stabilized?
Thionins have very compact and amphipathic three-dimensional structures, stabilized by three or four disulfide bridges.
What is the usual charge of thionins and how do they exert toxicity?
Thionins are usually basic and exert toxicity in various biological systems by destroying membranes.
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