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Discovering molecular mechanisms of ancient herbal remedies

Computer model show two herbal components, an isovaleric acid molecule (violet, upper left) and mallotoxin (blue, lower right),  synergistically activating KCNQ2/3 channels.
Geoff Abbott, PhD, UCI School of Medicine
Computer model show two herbal components, an isovaleric acid molecule (violet, upper left) and mallotoxin (blue, lower right), synergistically activating KCNQ2/3 channels.