Integral membrane pyrophosphatases: a novel drug target for human pathogens?
Membrane-integral pyrophosphatases (mPPases) are found in several human pathogens, including <em>Plasmodium</em> species, the protozoan parasites that cause malaria. These enzymes hydrolyze pyrophosphate and couple this to the pumping of ions (H<sup>+</sup> and/or Na<sup&g...
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Language: | English |
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AIMS Press
2016-03-01
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Series: | AIMS Biophysics |
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Online Access: | http://www.aimspress.com/biophysics/article/665/fulltext.html |