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Aquaporin water channels are membrane proteins that facilitate the rapid transport of water across cell membranes. The discovery of Aquaporin-1 (AQP1) in 1992 provided the first evidence of water-specific channels in mammalian cells. AQP1 is highly expressed in tissues where rapid water transport is critical, such as the kidneys and lungs. Structural studies later revealed that AQP1 has a unique hourglass shape with six membrane-spanning domains that form a water-selective pore. AQP1 and other aquaporins pl
- Author
- Ana-Maria Vrinceanu
- Language
- EN