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TIMP-1 protein plays role in reducing cancer’s spread
Researchers have found that the TIMP-1 molecule that helps regulate gene expression plays a big role in keeping us safe from the machinations of cancer...
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GalNAc-T6 enzyme selectively up-regulated in colon adenocarcinomas
Researchers have identified an enzyme that appears to drive the conversion of normal colon tissue into cancer...
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Cryo-EM reveals critical OST complex and potential drug target
Scientists have revealed the atomic-level structure of a molecular complex responsible for modifying proteins, paving the way for the development of new medications...
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Altered gut microbiome populations may cause blood infections in paediatric cancer patients
Scientists discover that altered gut microbiome populations appear to influence the onset of blood infections in paediatric cancer patients.
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Single blood test screens for eight cancer types
Researchers have developed a single blood test that screens for eight common cancer types and helps identify the location of cancer...
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Pixelated gene expression tool provides fast accurate results for RNA analysis
Researchers have demonstrated how a pixelated gene expression tool can accurately measure RNA levels more quickly than existing methods allow.
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New study suggests possible marker to test patient immunotherapy benefit
While immunotherapy has made a big impact on cancer treatment, the fact remains that only about a quarter of patients respond to these treatments.
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EXD2 enzyme identified as key player in mitochondrial protein synthesis
A team of researchers led by IRB Barcelona in Spain have identified a key function of the enzyme EXD2 as being the maintenance of protein production in the mitochondria.
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Researchers develop a remote-controlled cancer immunotherapy system
Researchers have developed an ultrasound-based system that can non-invasively and remotely control genetic processes in live immune T cells so that they recognise and kill cancer cells.
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Discovery into cells’ energy supply could lead to targeted cancer treatment
Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how the molecular machines that produce key proteins are cleaned and maintained. ..
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APC-mimetic scaffolds could facilitate more effective precision immunotherapies
Amplifying patient-specific T cells outside the body could increase the efficiency of cancer immunotherapies...
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Human protein may aid neuron invasion by virus that causes hand, foot, and mouth disease
A human protein known as prohibitin may play a significant role in infection of the nervous system by EV71, one of several viruses that can cause hand, foot, and mouth disease.
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NIH researchers report first 3D structure of DHHC enzymes
The 3D structure of DHHC proteins has been detailed for the first time, explaining how they function and potentially offering a blueprint for designing therapeutic drugs.
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Industry-academic collaboration results in improved understanding of cancer cell regulation
A team of researchers from the University of Liverpool and AstraZeneca has made an important contribution to our understanding of cancer cell regulation, holding promise for improved future cancer treatment.
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Researchers use AI technology to chart immune cell receptor
Johns Hopkins scientists have used a form of artificial intelligence to create a map that compares types of cellular receptors, the chemical ‘antennas’ on the surface of immune system T-cells.
