G.E. Wesenberg
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G.E. Wesenberg is a structural biologist whose research centers on the three-dimensional architecture of proteins, with a particular focus on eukaryotic initiation factors and their roles in gene expression. His most notable contribution is the determination of the crystal structure of an eIF4G-like protein from *Danio rerio* (zebrafish), which provided critical insights into the molecular mechanisms of translation initiation. This work, published in 2010, elucidated the structure of the MIF4G domain-containing protein encoded by the gene LOC791917, revealing its compact 222-residue fold and offering a foundation for understanding how such domains mediate protein-protein interactions in the translational machinery. Though his published work has accrued a modest citation count of 2, Wesenberg’s contributions are valued for their precision and foundational nature, particularly in the context of zebrafish as a model organism for studying vertebrate development and disease. His structural analyses have helped clarify the evolutionary conservation of translation factors, making his research a useful reference for scientists investigating the molecular basis of protein synthesis and its regulation.
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- 1Crystal structure of an eIF4G‐like protein from <i>Danio rerio</i>2 citations · 2010