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Introduction. Seed storage proteins of maize (zeins): 60% of total endosperm protein at seed maturity Several different classes of zeins can be distinguished by their molecular mass and are encoded by distinct families of genes. E = Endosperm L = Leaf. Sample Protein Gel.
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Introduction • Seed storage proteins of maize (zeins): 60% of total endosperm protein at seed maturity • Several different classes of zeins can be distinguished by their molecular mass and are encoded by distinct families of genes
E = Endosperm L = Leaf