Figure 2 (IMAGE)

Tohoku University

Figure 2

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The three-dimensional structure of the AKT5 molecule. Left: the normal AKT5 in its inactive state. Right: a modified AKT5 (D403A) with a single amino acid change, which adopts an active shape and can transport K+ ions without phosphorylation.

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Y. Muraoka et. al.

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