Structure of Human Insulin-degrading Enzyme (IDE) in Complex With Beta-amyloid (IMAGE)

University of Chicago Medical Center

Structure of Human Insulin-degrading Enzyme (IDE) in Complex With Beta-amyloid

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The molecular surface of IDE is represented by light yellow. The N- and C-terminal domains of IDE are colored green and red, respectively. The beta-amyloid (blue) is entrapped inside the degradation chamber of the IDE molecule.

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Yuequan Shen, Univ. of Chicago

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