Scientists Determine 3-D Structure Of Cell’s ‘Fuel Gauge’

Science Daily — Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center have uncovered the complex structure of a protein that serves as a central energy gauge for cells, providing crucial details about the molecule necessary for developing useful new therapies for diabetes and possibly obesity. A paper published online today in the journal Science details this structure, helping to explain one of the cell’s most basic and critical processes. >>> Discuss This Story

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