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Zinc Transporter Protein Structure Deciphered

08-23-2007 · Brookhaven National Laboratory

Scientists at Brookhaven have deciphered the atomic-level structure of a cell-membrane protein that regulates the movement of zinc ions into and out of cells. Details of the structure may help scientists better understand the crucial role zinc plays in many biological process, from nerve cell communication to insulin regulation.

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