Botanists have come to understand the channels and transporters involved in the uptake and transport of nutrients, yet how are they positioned where they need to be?

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have discovered that a protein which mediates the transport of alkali metal ions, such as potassium, and halide ions across plant membranes acts similarly ...

Proper expression, folding, transport, and clearance of proteins is critical for cell function. Chaperones and enzymes that posttranslationally assist newly synthesized proteins help ensure that ...

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Protein transport articles from across Nature Portfolio Protein transport involves the movement of a protein from one cellular or extracellular compartment to another.

Dual brake on transport protein prevents cells from exploding Date: November 18, 2020 Source: University of Groningen Summary: A high concentration of salt or sugar in the environment will ...

New research identifies the DMT1 protein as a critical target for new antimalarial drugs. Blocking DMT1 impairs the malaria parasite's iron transport, leading to rapid death.

Proper expression, folding, transport, and clearance of proteins is critical for cell function. Chaperones and enzymes that posttranslationally assist newly synthesized proteins help ensure that they ...

New research from University of Utah Health has identified a promising target for new antimalarial drugs: a protein called DMT1, which allows single-celled malaria parasites to use iron, needed ...

Biologists have discovered a previously unknown function of the SH3P2 protein, which plays an important role in the protein transport process of plants.

New details on the structure and function of a transport protein could help researchers develop drugs for neurological diseases that are better able to cross the blood-brain barrier.

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