Illustration of the proton-gated urea channel from the bacterium Helicobacter pylori in its open state. This channel opens in acidic environments, allowing the entry of urea into the cell. The urea is then used to neutralise the acid. H. pylori is a human pathogen found in the stomach. Infection can lead to stomach cancer. The urea channel is being studied as a possible drug target against H. pylori. | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / FRANCISCO J. ENGUITA |
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