Ninjurin-1 proteins form holes in the cell membrane (IMAGE)

University of Basel

Ninjurin-1 proteins form holes in the cell membrane

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Ninjurin-1 proteins assemble (green/yellow) into filaments and rupture the cell membrane (gray) until the cell disintegrates completely. Intracellular components are shown in blue.

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Biozentrum, University of Basel

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