On the Way Out (IMAGE)

Rockefeller University

On the Way Out

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The anatomy of the pump's pocket for carrying cargo (highlighted in blue) explains how this molecular machine is able to grab and eject a wide range of substances, including cancer drugs.

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Ella Maru Studio

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