Insights into molecular properties of the human monocarboxylate transporter 8 by combining functional with structural information

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The monocarboxylate transporter 8 (MCT8) is a member of the major facilitator superfamily (MFS) and transports specificly iodothyronines. MCT8 mutations are the underlying cause of a syndrome of severe X-linked psychomotor retardatio...

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Main Authors: Kleinau Gunnar, Schweizer Ulrich, Kinne Anita, Köhrle Josef, Grüters Annette, Krude Heiko, Biebermann Heike
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Thyroid Research
Online Access:http://www.thyroidresearchjournal.com/content/4/S1/S4