3D model of Wnt, Wntless proteins (IMAGE)

Duke-NUS Medical School

3D model of Wnt, Wntless proteins

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Wnt in complex with its transporter WLS. Wnt (green) modified by an attached lipid (red) is transported by the carrier protein Wntless (shades of light brown) from its site of synthesis to the plasma membrane. The attached lipid is buried deep in the Wntless structure.

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David M. Virshup

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