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PROTON CHANNELS

Outlining the proton-conduction pathway in otopetrin channels

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New structural work sheds light on the architecture of otopetrin channels, offering insights into the mechanisms for proton permeation in this family.

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Fig. 1: Architecture and solvated pathways of Otop channels.
Fig. 2: Localization of key residues on a structural model of zOtop1.

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