A proton-coupled organic cation antiporter is involved in the blood-brain barrier transport of aconitum alkaloids

ConclusionsThese results demonstrate that a novel proton-coupled organic cation antiporter plays a predominant role in the blood to brain influx of AC, MA and HA at the BBB, and thus affect the safety of Aconitum species.Graphical abstract
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research