TRPM4 cold to warm transition (VIDEO)

Van Andel Research Institute

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Proteins usually are studied at low temperatures. However, new findings from the labs of Dr. Juan Du and Dr. Wei Lu at Van Andel Institute demonstrate that certain proteins, such as TRPM4, are highly sensitive to temperature and change their shape when viewed at body temperature. This change may expose previously hidden binding sites for medications. Courtesy of the Du Lab and Lü Lab, Van Andel Institute

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Du Lab and Lü Lab, Van Andel Institute

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