| Literature DB >> 24534272 |
Natasha Cant1, Naomi Pollock1, Robert C Ford2.
Abstract
CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator) is a member of the ATP-binding cassette family of membrane proteins. Although almost all members of this family are transporters, CFTR functions as a channel with specificity for anions, in particular chloride and bicarbonate. In this review we look at what is known about CFTR structure and function within the context of the ATP-binding cassette family. We also review current strategies aimed at obtaining the high resolution structure of the protein.Entities:
Keywords: CFTR; Cystic fibrosis; Ion channel; Membrane protein; Protein structure
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24534272 DOI: 10.1016/j.biocel.2014.02.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Biochem Cell Biol ISSN: 1357-2725 Impact factor: 5.085