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Force-activated ion channels in close-up
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https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-018-01631-zAbstract
Piezo proteins allow cells to sense forces by letting ions pass through the cell membrane in response to mechanical stimuli. Three structures of a Piezo protein shed light on how this crucial process works.
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