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Microgravity

NASA / MSFC · 1993-04-29 · photograph (digital archive)

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The major storage protein of leguminous plants and a major source of dietary protein for humans and domestic animals. It is studied in efforts to enhance nutritional value of proteins through protein engineerings. It is isolated from Jack Bean because of it's potential as a nutritional substance. Principal Investigator was Alexander McPherson.

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ScienceMicrogravityProtein Crystal Growth
Credit lineMicrogravity. NASA/MSFC, 1993-04-29. Public domain. ID: 9304387.
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