Structural determination of the human taurine transporter TauT reveals the mechanism of substrate and inhibitor recognition.

Taurine, a sulfur-containing amino acid, is vital for human health because of its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and osmoregulatory properties. Its homeostasis is maintained by the Na+/Cl--dependent taurine transporter (TauT). Here, we present five…

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