http://www.biologynews.net/archives/2012/10/18/caltech_modeling_feat_sheds_light_on_protein_channels_function.html
Summary: Caltech has been able to simulate the biological function of a channel called the Sec translocon. The Sec translocon is a channel in cellular membranes involved in the targeting and delivery of newly made proteins.
Relevance: This article is relevant because we have studied how cells take in objects from outside of the semi-permeable membrane using diffusion.
What specifically is the Sec Translocon? What exactly does it do to these proteins?
ReplyDeleteAre there any advantages to humans now that they have been able to simulate the biological function of the Sec translocon?
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