9x5u

Structural highlights

Function

DUR3_ARATH High-affinity urea-proton symporter involved in the active transport of urea across the plasma membrane into root cells. May play an important role in urea uptake by plant cells at low external urea concentrations.^{[1] [2]}

References

1. ↑ Liu LH, Ludewig U, Frommer WB, von Wirén N. AtDUR3 encodes a new type of high-affinity urea/H+ symporter in Arabidopsis. Plant Cell. 2003 Mar;15(3):790-800. PMID:12615950 doi:10.1105/tpc.007120
2. ↑ Kojima S, Bohner A, Gassert B, Yuan L, von Wirén N. AtDUR3 represents the major transporter for high-affinity urea transport across the plasma membrane of nitrogen-deficient Arabidopsis roots. Plant J. 2007 Oct;52(1):30-40. PMID:17672841 doi:10.1111/j.1365-313X.2007.03223.x