Momordin or α-momorcharin is one of several related proteins isolated from several plants of the genus Momordica, which includes the bitter melon (M. charantia) and the balsam apple (M. balsamina). These enzymes are potent inhibitor of protein synthesis in eukaryotes by inactivating the ribosomes.
Momordin or α-momorcharin is one of several related proteins isolated from several plants of the genus Momordica, which includes the bitter melon (M. charantia) and the balsam apple (M. balsamina). These enzymes are potent inhibitor of protein synthesis in eukaryotes by inactivating the ribosomes.
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