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Age-related cataracts are the main cause of blindness globally.
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The study focuses on γS-crystallin, crucial for lens transparency.
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Oxidative damage to tryptophan 163 destabilizes the protein.
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Genetic code expansion allowed precise examination of modifications.
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Oxidized γS-crystallin aggregates at lower temperatures.
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Understanding oxidative damage is essential for developing preventative strategies.
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Targeted biochemical approaches are valuable in cataract research.
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