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Leucine transporter

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LeuT is the target of many antidepressant and recreational drugs.
LeuT is the target of many antidepressant and recreational drugs.
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== Structural highlights ==
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The leucine binding pocket of LeuT contains 2 Na+ ions<ref>PMID:22245965</ref>.
==3D structures of leucine transporter==
==3D structures of leucine transporter==

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Structure of leucine transporter complex with leucine, lipid membrane fragments and Na+ ion (purple) (PDB entry 3usg)

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