3-D Structure of the Synthetic Iodide-Transporter PB-1A Developed by IBS Researchers (IMAGE)

Institute for Basic Science

3-D Structure of the Synthetic Iodide-Transporter PB-1A Developed by IBS Researchers

Caption

PB-1A design follows the shape of 26-faced polyhedron made of triangles and squares (dark gray) with 12 faces left empty as windows (light gray) for ions to pass through. It has a diameter of 3.64 nm and the right chemical features to fit the cellular membrane.

Credit

IBS

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.