First structural map of the cystic fibrosis protein sheds light on how mutations cause disease

A map that shows the arrangement of atoms within the cystic fibrosis protein will help researchers better understand how specific mutations cause disease. Ultimately, this knowledge may reveal potential targets for new drugs. More »
Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Tags: Science News CFTR cryo-electron microscopy cystic fibrosis Jue Chen structural and chemical biology Zhe Zhan Source Type: news