'Y' a protein unicorn might matter in glaucoma

'Y' a protein unicorn might matter in glaucoma 10/25/2017 11:11 AM EDT A protein shaped like a "Y" makes scientists do a double-take and may change the way they think about a protein sometimes implicated in glaucoma. The Y is a centerpiece in myocilin, binding four other components nicknamed propellers together like balloons on strings. Full story at http://www.rh.gatech.edu/news/597628/y-protein-unicorn-might-matter-glaucoma Source Georgia Institute of Technology This is an NSF News From the Field item. Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 · 703-292-5111