Structural basis for inhibition of the Cation-chloride cotransporter NKCC1 by the diuretic drug bumetanide
oleh: Yongxiang Zhao, Kasturi Roy, Pietro Vidossich, Laura Cancedda, Marco De Vivo, Biff Forbush, Erhu Cao
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| Diterbitkan: | Nature Portfolio 2022-05-01 |
Deskripsi
Loop diuretics including bumetanide inhibit Na+-K+-Cl−-cotransporters (NKCCs) and are used for the treatment of edema and hypertension. Here, Zhao et. al. report structures of NKCC1 with bumetanide bound, revealing its mechanism of action that would facilitate design of novel diuretics.