Leucine transporter
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<StructureSection load='3usg' size='450' side='right' caption='Structure of leucine transporter complex with leucine, lipid membrane fragments and Na+ ions (purple) (PDB entry [[3usg]])' scene='56/564069/Cv/1' pspeed='8'> | <StructureSection load='3usg' size='450' side='right' caption='Structure of leucine transporter complex with leucine, lipid membrane fragments and Na+ ions (purple) (PDB entry [[3usg]])' scene='56/564069/Cv/1' pspeed='8'> | ||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
| - | '''Leucine transporter''' (LeuT) is a membrane protein which is comprised of 12 transmembrane helices forming a channel. LeuT clears the synapse after signal transduction. LeuT utilizes the electrochemical potential gradient of Na+ ions across the membrane to catalyze the uptake of leucine. | + | '''Leucine transporter''' (LeuT) is a membrane protein which is comprised of 12 transmembrane helices forming a channel. LeuT clears the synapse after signal transduction. LeuT utilizes the electrochemical potential gradient of Na+ ions across the membrane to catalyze the uptake of leucine. <scene name='56/564069/Cv/5'>The LeuT is a homodimer</scene><ref>PMID:15980244</ref>. |
==Relevance == | ==Relevance == | ||
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