Protein Pumps (IMAGE)

Iowa State University

Protein Pumps

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This ribbon diagram shows the structure of a protein pump known as YdaH. The pump removes certain antibiotics from bacteria, allowing them to resist medications.

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Image courtesy of Edward Yu/Iowa State University

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