have now characterised the structure of a member of the LAT family. LATs form a family that includes various kinds of amino acid transporters, and are even present in some types of bacteria.

Amino acids are the building blocks that form polypeptides and ultimately proteins. Consequently, they are fundamental components of our bodies and vital for physiological functions such as protein ...

Leucine and isoleucine are among the 20 amino acids found naturally in the human body. They are very similar in structure but have small differences which change their physiological properties.