Scientists at Scripps Research have solved the structure of a key protein that senses when our cells swell. This protein, called SWELL1 (or LRRC8A), works as an “ion channel” on the cell membrane to relieve pressure inside cells.
Scientists at Scripps Research have solved the structure of a key protein that senses when our cells swell. This protein, called SWELL1 (or LRRC8A), works as an “ion channel” on the cell membrane to relieve pressure inside cells.