Family of proteins plays key role in cellular pump dynamics

(Case Western Reserve University) Case Western Reserve University scientists have discovered how a family of proteins -- cation diffusion facilitators -- regulates an important cellular cycle where a cell's energy generated is converted to necessary cellular functions. The finding has the potential to inform future research aimed at identifying ways to ensure the process works as designed and, if successful, could lead to significant breakthroughs in the treatment of Parkinson's, chronic liver d...