PTHXO1 is an example of a tal effector found mostly in rice. This specific tal effector is most commonly associated with the synthesis of SWEET11 which is a bidirectional sugar transporter. This gives Xanthomonas bacteria more glucose for it to use for its own purposes.
Press the zoom button to see the interaction between amino acids Glycine and Aspartic acid with the Thymine and Cytosine from the DNA strand.
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