The voltage-gated sodium channel is essential for nerve cells to function. But how does it work? A low-resolution, three-dimensional structure provides some provocative insights.
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Catterall, W. A 3D view of sodium channels. Nature 409, 988–991 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/35059188
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