3D images reveal the body's guardian against urinary infection
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 - 12:04
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have obtained the first 3D structure of uromodulin, the building block of the unique safety net that constantly protects our urinary tract against bacterial infections. Uromodulin also plays a part in certain chronic diseases of the kidney. By analyzing the structure of uromodulin, the researchers that they can better understand the mutations that cause these kidney diseases.