Simulation Reveals Verapamil Binding Site in P-gp (IMAGE)

Southern Methodist University

Simulation Reveals Verapamil Binding Site in P-gp

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Verapamil (green blob), inhibits the P-gp pump. Until now, the workings of the pump could not be observed so researchers didn't know exactly where Varapamil 'binds' in P-gp. SMU researchers report that their simulation reveals the binding sites.

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James McCormick

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