zinc transporter structure (IMAGE)

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zinc transporter structure

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Overall structure of a transmembrane ZIP zinc transporter protein determined by cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) (left) and a schematic showing some of the functional features (right). A flexible loop (magenta) facing into the cell binds to zinc and folds to block the entry of more zinc when levels of this micronutrient get too high.

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