A Resume for Transmembrane Proteins

Transmembrane protein (TP), also known as intact protein, is a type of membrane protein exists in the whole biofilm, that is, transmembrane proteins span from one side of the membrane to another side.
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Aquaporin

Aquaporin is a protein located on the cell membrane (internal membrane protein) that forms "channels" in the cell membrane that control the flow of water in and out of cells. Here, we list two articles about it.

► The Nature of Detergent and Its Application in Membrane Proteins

► The Application of Nanodiscs in Membrane Proteins

A Switch that Controls the Entry and Exit of Ions

Ion channels are pore-forming proteins. It is a passive transport pathway for various inorganic ions across the membrane and an important way for living cells to carry out metabolic activities and material exchange.
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G protein-Coupled Receptor - Targets for Drug Therapy

G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) is a general term for a large class of membrane protein receptors, which also known as seven α-helices transmembrane segment receptors (7TM receptors). Read More>>

A Transport Machine -- ATP-binding Cassette

ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters are the largest known transmembrane protein superfamily, widely distributed in eukaryotes and prokaryotes. ABC proteins bind and hydrolyze ATP and use energy to drive various molecules across the plasma membrane. Read More>>

Human Leukocyte Antigen: Distinguish between Friend and Foe

MHC proteins are found in all higher vertebrates. The glycoprotein encoded by human MHC is called human leukocyte antigen (HLA), which specifically presents short peptides to T cells and haves a key role in the immune defense of the body. Read More>>