| Literature DB >> 32975619 |
Taniya Mandal1, Sumanta Kar1, Saptarshi Maji1, Samarpita Sen1, Arnab Gupta2.
Abstract
Copper is crucial for carrying out normal physiological functions in all higher life forms. Copper Transporter 1 (CTR1) is the high-affinity copper importer found in all eukaryotic organisms. The copper transporter family primarily comprises ~ six members (CTR1-6) and the related members share high sequence homology with CTR. However, with the exception of CTR1, not all six CTRs are present in every organism. Despite having a simple trimeric channel structure, CTR1 and other members exhibit some unique regulatory properties. In the present review, we attempt to understand the diversity and similarity of regulation and functioning of the members of this copper transporter family.Entities:
Keywords: CTR; Copper; Copper Transporter
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Year: 2020 PMID: 32975619 PMCID: PMC7611187 DOI: 10.1007/s00232-020-00139-w
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Membr Biol ISSN: 0022-2631 Impact factor: 1.843