A new way to fight harmful proteins in tumor cells
A new active substance attacks a key protein in tumor cells, leading to complete degradation. In cellular experiments, cancer cells ...
Tag: proteins
Exercise-related muscle proteins open new avenue to treat Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a devastating cause of memory loss and cognitive decline, for which no cure exists. Among lifestyle ...
The study reveals that simple peptides can imitate the protection strategy of nature proteins
A new study by researchers from the Advanced Science Research Center of the Cuny Graduate Center (Cuny ASRC) reveals that ...
Bioengineered antibodies target mutant HER2 proteins
For some proteins, a simple mutation or change in the instructions of its DNA is enough to tip the scales ...
Researchers discover new role for proteins in fighting age-related diseases
Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a previously unknown cellular protective function of a protein, which could open new avenues ...
DNA-binding C2H2 zinc finger proteins also regulate RNA processing, researchers find
Researchers at the University of Toronto have shown that an important class of DNA-binding factors can also bind RNA, thereby ...
Six proteins could be key to diagnosing early preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a life-threatening pregnancy complication marked by persistent high blood pressure, which is even more serious when it occurs ...
Study suggests proteins can compartmentalize and form droplets inside cells
In physics, a system composed of two substances can be modeled according to classical mixture theory, which considers the fraction ...
Proteins blocking bone development could provide clues for future osteoporosis treatment
Scientists have identified a protein that blocks the activity of bone-forming cells (osteoblasts) by preventing them from maturing as they ...
Nanopore technique shows transport mechanism of chaperone proteins at single-molecule level
Proteins control most functions in the body and their dysfunction can have serious consequences, such as neurodegenerative diseases or cancers. ...
