Crystal Structure for a Neuropeptide Y Receptor (IMAGE)

Vanderbilt University

Crystal Structure for a Neuropeptide Y Receptor

Caption

Jens Meiler's team determined the first crystal structure for a neuropeptide Y receptor, deciphering the thousands of carbon, oxygen, nitrogen and other atoms involved with it and how they bind to one another.

Credit

Brian Bender/Vanderbilt University

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.