Scientists unveil structure of molecular target of many drugs

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Scientists have captured the first detailed, three-dimensional look at the beta2-adrenergic receptor -- a human G protein-coupled receptor belonging to a family of membrane proteins targeted by about half of today's pharmaceuticals.

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