Force-activated ion channels in close-up

Force-activated ion channels in close-up

Nature 554, 7693 (2018). doi:10.1038/d41586-018-01631-z

Authors: Yuh Nung Jan & Lily Yeh Jan
Piezo proteins allow cells to sense forces by letting ions pass through the cell membrane in response to mechanical stimuli. Three structures of a Piezo protein shed light on how this crucial process works.

Source: Nature - February 22, 2018 Category: Research Authors: Yuh Nung Jan Lily Yeh Jan Tags: News & Views Source Type: research