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Review
. 2004 Oct;155(8):611-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.resmic.2004.05.007.

Maltoporin: sugar for physics and biology

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Maltoporin: sugar for physics and biology

An Ranquin et al. Res Microbiol. 2004 Oct.
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Abstract

Maltoporin has been studied for over 50 years. This trimeric bacterial outer membrane channel allows permeation of sugars such as maltodextrins. Its structure is described and functional studies resulting in a mechanistic transport model are critically discussed.

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