mechanistic
Analysis v1
If certain parts of a protein called MCT8 get mutated—especially in specific twisted sections—those changes might bend the protein the wrong way and break how it works, kind of like a kink in a hose.
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Insights into molecular properties of the human monocarboxylate transporter 8 by combining functional with structural information
Computational/Algorithm Study
2011 Aug 3The study found that changes to certain parts of the MCT8 protein involving proline or glycine likely cause it to fold incorrectly, which matches the claim.
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No contradicting evidence found
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