Barley HvNIP2;1 aquaporin permeates water, metalloids, saccharides, and ion pairs due to structural plasticity and diversification
A. Venkataraghavan, H. Kim, J. G. Schwerdt, A. V. Gulyuk, A. Singh, Y. G. Yingling, S. D. Tyerman, M. Hrmova
This study identifies HvNIP2;1 aquaporin's ability to transport water, metalloids, saccharides, and ion pairs, revealing structural and functional diversity in plant aquaporins.
bioRxiv · Apr 17, 2023Biophysics