Atypical Membrane Topology And Heteromeric Function Of Drosophila Odorant Receptors In Vivo

Main Category: Ear, Nose and Throat
Article Date: 17 Jan 2006 - 15:00 PDT

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This study reveals a novel membrane topology for olfactory receptors in Drosophila and details the molecular mechanisms of receptor localization at the sensory cilia.

Citation: Benton R, Sachse S, Michnick SW, Vosshall, LB (2006) Atypical membrane topology and heteromeric function of Drosophila odorant receptors in vivo. PLoS Biol 4(2): e20.

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