Crystal structure of an ACh-binding protein reveals the ligand-binding domain of nicotinic receptors

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Summary

The crystal structure of molluscan acetylcholine-binding protein (AChBP), a structural and functional homologue of the amino-terminal ligand-binding domain of an nAChR α-subunit, is presented and is relevant for the development of drugs against Alzheimer’s disease and nicotine addiction.

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2001-05-17
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Cys-loop receptors, Allosteric regulation, Ligand-gated ion channel, Nicotinic agonist, Ion channel

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