SLAC researcher discovers giant cavity in key tuberculosis molecule
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Published in Nature · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have discovered a giant cavity in a protein that transports a wide range of molecules, including vitamin B12 and antibiotics, into the bacterial cell. The discovery could lead to new ways to treat tuberculosis, but further studies are needed to understand the protein's capabilities.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- SLAC researcher discovers giant cavity in key tuberculosis molecule DOE/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory · Mar 25, 2020 · first to report
- Tuberculosis bacterium uses sluice to import vitamins University of Groningen · Mar 25, 2020
- Scientists reveal how tuberculosis bacteria import vitamin B12 to grow Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology · Apr 22, 2020