Identification of the prokaryotic ligand-gated ion channels and their implications for the mechanisms and origins of animal Cys-loop ion channels

AUTOR(ES)

Tasneem, Asba

FONTE

BioMed Central

RESUMO

Acetylcholine receptor type ligand-gated ion channels are well known in animals. Homologs are identified in prokaryotes that may act as chemotactic receptors.

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