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Schematic representation of the domain swapping mechanism—the monomeric form of human cystatin C (V57G mutant; PDB code: 6ROA40) is converted into dimeric forms of protein (native HCC; PDB code: 1TIJ)28. The flexible residues involved in domain swapping are marked in navy blue.
