Xiaowei Hou, Leanne Pedi, Melinda M. Diver, Stephen B. Long. Crystal structure of the calcium release-activated calcium channel Orai. Science. 2012 Dec 7;338(6112):1308-13. Epub 2012 Nov 22. (Abstract | PDF Reprint | Atomic Coordinates)
Alexandria N. Miller and Stephen B. Long. Crystal structure of the human two-pore domain potassium channel K2P1. Science. 2012 Jan 27;335(6067):416-7. (Abstract | PDF Reprint | Atomic Coordinates)
Long SB, Tao X, Campbell EB, MacKinnon R. Atomic structure of a voltage-dependent K+ channel in a lipid membrane-like environment. Nature. 2007 Nov 15;450(7168):376-82. (Abstract | Atomic Coordinates)
Long SB, Campbell EB, Mackinnon R. Crystal structure of a mammalian voltage-dependent Shaker family K+ channel. Science. 2005 Aug 5;309(5736):897-903. (Abstract | Atomic Coordinates)
Long SB, Campbell EB, Mackinnon R. Voltage sensor of Kv1.2: structural basis of electromechanical coupling. Science. 2005 Aug 5;309(5736):903-8. (Abstract)
Long SB, Casey PJ, Beese LS. Reaction path of protein farnesyltransferase at atomic resolution. Nature. 2002 Oct 10;419(6907):645-50. (Abstract | Atomic Coordinates: 1KZP 1KZO)
calcium (KAL-see-um)
A mineral needed for healthy teeth, bones, and other body tissues. It is the most common mineral in the body. A deposit of calcium in body tissues, such as breast tissue, may be a sign of disease.
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domain
A specific physical region or amino acid sequence in a protein which is associated with a particular function or corresponding segment of DNA.
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lipid (LIH-pid)
Fat.
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M
In chemistry, M is the amount of a substance that has 6.023 x 10(23) atoms or molecules of that substance. Also called mole (chemical).
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medicine (MEH-dih-sin)
Refers to the practices and procedures used for the prevention, treatment, or relief of symptoms of a diseases or abnormal conditions. This term may also refer to a legal drug used for the same purpose.
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National Institutes of Health (NA-shuh-nul IN-stih-TOOTS … helth)
A federal agency in the U.S. that conducts biomedical research in its own laboratories; supports the research of non-Federal scientists in universities, medical schools, hospitals, and research institutions throughout the country and abroad; helps in the training of research investigators; and fosters communication of medical information. Access the National Institutes of Health Web site at . Also called NIH.
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potassium (puh-TA-see-um)
A metallic element that is important in body functions such as regulation of blood pressure and of water content in cells, transmission of nerve impulses, digestion, muscle contraction, and heartbeat.
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protein (PROH-teen)
A molecule made up of amino acids that are needed for the body to function properly. Proteins are the basis of body structures such as skin and hair and of substances such as enzymes, cytokines, and antibodies.
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sensor (SEN-sor)
A device that responds to a stimulus, such as heat, light, or pressure, and generates a signal that can be measured or interpreted.
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