Ion symporters are membrane proteins that mediate the co-transport of two different ion species across themembrane. They play important roles in human physiology; the Na+/i- symporter, for example, is responsible for accumulation of I- in the thyroid gland. Despite their importance a detailed mechanistic understanding of how symporters work is lacking. The long term objective of this proposal is the development of a detailed molecular model for the co-transport oftwo ions, Na+ and K+ by KtrAB, a bacterial symporter. The major aims of this proposal are: 1 - Characterize the transport properties of the KtrAB symporter. 2 - Characterize the structure and function of KtrA. 3 - Determine the crystal structure of the membrane protein KtrB.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01GM068585-02
Application #
6776343
Study Section
Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Neurosciences 2 (MDCN)
Program Officer
Chin, Jean
Project Start
2003-08-01
Project End
2008-07-31
Budget Start
2004-08-01
Budget End
2005-07-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2004
Total Cost
$286,125
Indirect Cost
Name
Yale University
Department
Biochemistry
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
043207562
City
New Haven
State
CT
Country
United States
Zip Code
06520
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