The a7 protein is ready for its close-up

(UT Southwestern Medical Center) DALLAS - March 17, 2021 - UT Southwestern researchers have identified the structure of a key member of a family of proteins called nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in three different shapes. The work, published online today inCell, could eventually lead to new pharmaceutical treatments for a large range of diseases or infections including schizophrenia, lung cancer, and even COVID-19.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news