Viroporins vs. Other Pore-Forming Proteins: What Lessons Can We Take?
Pore-forming proteins (PFPs) exist in virtually all domains of life, and by disrupting cellular membranes, depending on the pore size, they cause ion dis-balance, small substances, or even protein efflux/influx, influencing cell’s signaling routes and fate. Such pore-forming proteins exist from bact...
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| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2021-02-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Chemistry |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fchem.2021.626059/full |