6qd5

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X-ray Structure of the Human Urea Channel SLC14A1/UT1

Structural highlights

6qd5 is a 1 chain structure with sequence from Homo sapiens. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA. For a guided tour on the structure components use FirstGlance.
Method:X-ray diffraction, Resolution 2.398Å
Ligands:BOG, PG4, Y01
Resources:FirstGlance, OCA, PDBe, RCSB, PDBsum, ProSAT

Function

UT1_HUMAN Urea channel that facilitates transmembrane urea transport down a concentration gradient. A constriction of the transmembrane channel functions as selectivity filter through which urea is expected to pass in dehydrated form. The rate of urea conduction is increased by hypotonic stress. Plays an important role in the kidney medulla collecting ducts, where it allows rapid equilibration between the lumen of the collecting ducts and the interstitium, and thereby prevents water loss driven by the high concentration of urea in the urine. Facilitates urea transport across erythrocyte membranes. May also play a role in transmembrane water transport, possibly by indirect means.

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PDB ID 6qd5

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