Molecular mechanism of choline and ethanolamine transport in humans
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Published in Nature · View the paper (DOI)
Scientists have discovered the transporters responsible for delivering essential nutrients choline and ethanolamine to human cells. The study sheds light on the atomic structure of these transporters and their role in distributing micronutrients throughout the body, providing a foundation for new therapeutic approaches.
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