First observation of a human HAT, key proteins in numerous pathologies
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 - 14:01
in Biology & Nature
Researchers at IRB Barcelona, BSC, and the University of Bern observe the first structure of a human HAT at low resolution. HAT amino acid transporters are involved in pathologies such as aminoacidurias, cancer, viral infections and cocaine addiction. The breakthrough published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science allows researchers to delve into the functions of HATs and to address the rational drug design of inhibitors.