Membrane fusion: Structure snared at last

Frederick M. Hughson

doi:10.1016/S0960-9822(99)80008-6

Membrane fusion: Structure snared at last

Frederick M. Hughson

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The structure of the core of the neuronal 'SNARE complex', involved in neurotransmitter release, has been determined recently. Its topological similarity to viral fusion proteins suggests how the SNARE complex might facilitate membrane fusion.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	R49-R52
Journal	Current Biology
Volume	9
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0960-9822(99)80008-6
State	Published - Jan 28 1999

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General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

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