Povilas Uzdavinys, Postdoctoral Fellow, Eric Geertsma Group, Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology & Genetics, Germany
A lipid bilayer is a vital component of the cell. It is selectively permeable, allowing only ions and organic molecules to pass through. Ions and solutes are transported by membrane transporters. Dysfunction of such proteins can lead to physiological disorders.
BSB Seminar Series: My life with membrane proteins: taming membrane transporters
A lipid bilayer is a vital component of the cell. It is selectively permeable, allowing only ions and organic molecules to pass through. Ions and solutes are transported by membrane transporters. Dysfunction of such proteins can lead to physiological disorders. . More information here: https://biology.anu.edu.au/news-events/events/bsb-seminar-series-my-life-membrane-proteins-taming-membrane-transporters
2024-04-03 23:00:00 to 2024-04-04 00:00:00Z
2024-04-03 23:00:00 to 2024-04-04 00:00:00Z
Please note: this seminar will be held in the Eucalyptus Seminar Rm and via Zoom, details are included below.
Eucalyptus Seminar Room, S205,
Level 2, RN Robertson Bldg (46)
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https://anu.zoom.us/j/88269816227?pwd=LzJMcHd3bDVuRWM0Q0ltNmpyeG9WUT09
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