Crystal structures of the microbial rhodopsin KR2, a recently discovered light-driven sodium pump, reveal the translocation pathway of sodium ions and shed light on the molecular mechanism of ion ...

An international team of scientists predicts the ground-state structure of sodium boride. Researchers worked out the chemical composition, crystal structure, and properties of Na2B30 -- a compound ...

Here the crystal structure of the sodium–potassium pump in the shark, which is highly homologous to the human pump, is described.

Scientists have determined the atomic structure of a sodium channel, a pore in membranes of excitable cells, such as brain or heart cells, that emit electrical signals. They gate charged particles ...

An interview with Professor Artem Oganov about his recent findings - the crystal structure of sodium boride using his USPEX predictor.

Boron is a chemical element that builds complex ultra-hard crystal modifications. The compounds of boron and metals - borides - often possess complex chemical compositions and crystal structures.

Sodium is an alkali metal in group IA of the periodic table with atomic number 11, an atomic weight of 22.99, and a density of 0.97 Mg/m 3. Its melting point is 97.8 C, and it boils at 892 C. The ...

Sodium fluoride (NaF) is an inorganic salt, which is an important source of the fluoride ion for many applications. Sodium fluoride single crystal has a good transmission for more than 50% from 130nm ...

Sodium Chloride is an alkali halide with an fcc crystal structure. The basis is two ions, a sodium cation and a chlorine anion. The crystal lattice parameter is 0.563 nm. The diagram shows both a unit ...

Structure of sodium channels different than previously believed Date: April 17, 2014 Source: University of Cambridge Summary: Sodium channels are implicated in many serious conditions such as ...

Sodium channels are implicated in many serious conditions such as heart disease, epilepsy and pain, making them an important potential target for drug therapies. Unfortunately, there is still much ...

Sodium superionic conductors (NASICONs) have shown particular promise as cathodes due to their open crystal structure that allows rapid sodium ion diffusion. NASICONs containing vanadium, which can ...