Transmembrane Protein Collection

Desmosome cell junction, artwork
Desmosome cell junction. Computer artwork showing the structure of an adhesion junction, or desmosome. Desmosomes form the most common type of junction between epithelial cells

Zinc transporter Yiip molecule F006 / 9691
Zinc transporter Yiip, molecular model. This transmembrane protein facilitates the movement of zinc ions

Sodium-potassium ion pump protein F006 / 9656
Sodium-potassium ion pump protein, molecular model. Sodium-potassium ATPase (adenosine triphosphatase) is an ATP-powered ion pump found in all animal cells

Beta-2 adrenergic receptor molecule F006 / 9643
Beta-2 adrenergic receptor. Molecular model of a human beta-2 adrenergic receptor bound to an antibody. Beta receptors respond to adrenalin, causing a sympathetic (fight or flight) response

Beta-2 adrenergic receptor molecule F006 / 9640
Beta-2 adrenergic receptor. Molecular model of a human beta-2 adrenergic receptor bound to an antibody. Beta receptors respond to adrenalin, causing a sympathetic (fight or flight) response

Integrin transmembrane domain F006 / 9614
Integrin transmembrane domain, molecular model. Integrins are transmembrane cell adhesion receptors

Growth factor receptor molecule F006 / 9613
Growth factor receptor. Molecular model of the transmembrane segment of the ErbB2 growth factor receptor

Insulin receptor molecule F006 / 9581
Insulin receptor, molecular model. The insulin receptor is a transmembrane protein, that is it spans the cellular membrane

Cytochrome c oxidase and antibody F006 / 9474
Cytochrome c oxidase. Molecular model of a cytochrome c oxidase enzyme complexed with an antibody. Cytochrome molecules perform oxidation and reduction reactions for electron transport

Lactose transporter protein molecule F006 / 9466
Lactose transporter protein. Molecular model of the transmembrane transport protein lactose permease bound with a lactose homolog

Photosynthetic reaction centre F006 / 9462
Photosynthetic reaction centre. Molecular model of the photosynthetic reaction centre from the purple bacterium Rhodopseudomonas viridis

Cytochrome c oxidase molecule F006 / 9447
Cytochrome c oxidase. Molecular model of a cytochrome c oxidase enzyme from the mitochondria of a cows heart. Cytochrome molecules perform oxidation and reduction reactions for electron transport

Cytochrome c oxidase molecule F006 / 9446
Cytochrome c oxidase. Molecular model of a cytochrome c oxidase enzyme from the mitochondria of a cows heart. Cytochrome molecules perform oxidation and reduction reactions for electron transport

Cell adhesion protein molecule F006 / 9429
Cell adhesion protein. Molecular model of the cell adhesion protein n-cadherin (neural cadherin). This transmembrane protein facilitates adhesion between cells

Cell adhesion protein molecule F006 / 9404
Cell adhesion protein. Molecular model of the ectodomain of the cell adhesion protein c-cadherin. This transmembrane protein facilitates adhesion between cells in solid tissues

Integrin, molecular model F006 / 9388
Integrin. Molecular model of the integrin protein alpha-v beta-3. This is a transmembrane protein that is found on platelets. It is composed of two subunits; integrin alpha-V and integrin beta 3

Beta secretase enzyme, molecular model F006 / 9333
Beta secretase enzyme. Molecular model of the enzyme beta secretase bound to an inhibitor molecule. Beta secretase is a membrane-associated aspartic protease

Herpesvirus surface protein molecule. Molecular model of glycoprotein B envelope protein from herpes simplex virus type 1

Cytochrome c oxidase molecule
Cytochrome c oxidase. Molecular model of a cytochrome c oxidase enzyme from the mitochondria of a cows heart. Cytochrome molecules perform oxidation and reduction reactions for electron transport

Beta-2 adrenergic receptor molecule C015 / 8456
Beta-2 adrenergic receptor. Molecular model of a human beta-2 adrenergic receptor bound to an antibody. Beta receptors respond to adrenalin, causing a sympathetic (fight or flight) response

Insulin receptor molecule C015 / 9405
Insulin receptor, molecular model. The insulin receptor is a transmembrane protein, that is it spans the cellular membrane

Beta-2 adrenergic receptor molecule C015 / 8455
Beta-2 adrenergic receptor. Molecular model of a human beta-2 adrenergic receptor bound to an antibody. Beta receptors respond to adrenalin, causing a sympathetic (fight or flight) response

Insulin receptor molecule C015 / 9411
Insulin receptor, molecular model. The insulin receptor is a transmembrane protein, that is it spans the cellular membrane

Chloride ion channel, molecular model. This is a ClC ion channel. Its role is to mediate the flow of chloride ions across cell membranes

Beta secretase inhibitor, molecular model. The inhibitor molecule (centre, also shown in C015/1977) is bound to the beta secretase enzyme (partially seen)

Vitamin B12 transport protein C015 / 5824
Vitamin B12 transport protein, molecular model. This transmembrane protein, known as BTUB, is from the Escherichia coli bacterium

Vitamin B12 transport protein C015 / 5823
Vitamin B12 transport protein, molecular model. This transmembrane protein, known as BTUB, is from the Escherichia coli bacterium

Beta secretase enzyme, molecular model C015 / 5277
Beta secretase enzyme. Molecular model of the enzyme beta secretase bound to an inhibitor molecule. Beta secretase is a membrane-associated aspartic protease

Passive transport, artwork
Passive transport. Artwork showing diffusion of molecules across a cell membrane, a process known as passive transport. Diffusion is the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an

Growth hormone receptor, molecular model
Growth hormone receptor. Molecular model of a growth hormone receptor (orange and beige) bound to a growth hormone molecule (red)

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"Exploring the Intricacies of Transmembrane Proteins: Unlocking Cellular Communication" Transmembrane proteins play a vital role in cellular communication and transport, acting as gatekeepers within the cell membrane. One such protein is the Zinc transporter Yiip molecule (F006 / 9691), responsible for regulating zinc levels inside cells. Another essential the Sodium-potassium ion pump protein (F006 / 9656), which maintains proper ion balance across cell membranes. The Beta-2 adrenergic receptor molecule (F006 / 9643) and its variant (F006 / 9640) are key players in signal transduction, mediating responses to adrenaline and other neurotransmitters. Meanwhile, Integrin transmembrane domain (F006 / 9614) enables cells to adhere to their surroundings, facilitating tissue formation and wound healing. Growth factor receptor molecule (F006 / 9613) and Insulin receptor molecule (F006 / 9581) are crucial for cellular growth regulation and glucose metabolism respectively. Cytochrome c oxidase and antibody complex (F006/9474), Lactose transporter protein molecule (F006/9466), Beta secretase enzyme molecular model (F006/9467), Photosynthetic reaction centre (F006/9462), and Cytochrome c oxidase molecule (F06/9447) also exemplify diverse functions of transmembrane proteins. These remarkable molecules traverse the lipid bilayer, bridging extracellular signals with intracellular processes. Studying their structure-function relationships provides insights into disease mechanisms while offering potential targets for therapeutic interventions. As we delve deeper into understanding these intricate transmembrane proteins, we unravel nature's ingenious design that allows life-sustaining processes to occur seamlessly within our cells' boundaries.