Charged Amino Acids Form Connections between Protein Segments (IMAGE)

Helmholtz Association

Charged Amino Acids Form Connections between Protein Segments

Caption

Like the teeth of a zipper, the charged amino acids (red, blue) form connections between protein segments. In this way, they can form pores in the cell membrane.

Credit

(Figure: KIT)

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.