Proton pumps in the membrane surrounding plant and yeast cells maintain the intracellular pH. The resulting membrane potential drives the uptake of other ions and nutrients. Hence, the proper function ...

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use in patients with chronic obstructive airway diseases is associated with an increased exacerbation risk.

Proton pump inhibitors have some mild, treatable side effects. Other reported side effects, such as heart attacks, kidney disease, and dementia are sensationalist and based on weak evidence. Acid ...

A team of researchers led by Dr. Kim V. Narry, director of the Center for RNA Research at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), has uncovered a key cellular mechanism that affects the function of ...

In a recent study published in Neurology, researchers determine whether the current and cumulative use of prescription proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) increases the risk of incident dementia. Study: ...

Proton pumps are specialized proteins that reside in the envelope that surrounds a cell, the cell membrane, and the pumps can transport protons across that membrane in one direction. The ...

New research reveals how marine microbes use an extra membrane that once had digestive functions to boost their yield from photosynthesis. A dense rainforest or other verdant terrestrial vegetation ...

Researchers investigated the group of microorganisms classified as Asgard archaea, and found a protein in their membrane which acts as a miniature light-activated pump. The schizorhodopsin protein ...

Beijing Zhongke Journal Publising Co. Ltd. This study is led by Dr. Da-Gang Hu (National Research Center for Apple Engineering and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University). As the main organic ...