Structure of a Volume-Regulated Chloride Channel (IMAGE)

University of Zurich

Structure of a Volume-Regulated Chloride Channel

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The protein, which consists of six subunits, is shown as a ribbon. The position of the membrane is indicated by lines. The selectivity filter is depicted as inset (right). The positions of positively charged amino acids are indicated with (+).

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Raimund Dutzler, UZH

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