United KingdomResearchers discovered that a bacterial membrane protein, BsYetJ, uses two distinct 'clasps' to regulate calcium flow based on acidity levels. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study explains how protons alter the structure of these clasps, influencing both the frequency and efficiency of calcium passage through the protein. The findings highlight the role of electrostatic interactions in cellular signaling and could have implications for understanding calcium regulation in human cells. The research used artificial lipid membranes and targeted amino acid modifications to observe the protein's behavior under varying pH conditions.
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