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EGFL7 protein provides a new treatment approach for MS
Researchers have discovered that the EGFL7 protein inhibits the migration of immune cells into the brain...
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Blockade of MT4-MMP protease increases blood-patrolling monocyte activity
Researchers in Spain have identified a function of the MT4-MMP protease (an enzyme that breaks down proteins) that could be targeted as a potential treatment for some infections, as well as tumour metastasis.
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Scientists create complex transmembrane proteins from scratch
Advance paves the way for the design of transmembrane proteins with useful new functions...
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Researchers evaluate tau phosphorylation related targets for Alzheimer’s research
Scientists in Moscow have extended the reach of QSP modelling by applying it to tau phosphorylation to better understand Alzheimer’s disease (AD) progression.
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HIC1 protein may protect against intestinal disease
Scientists find molecular link between Vitamin A derivative and mouse intestinal health...
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Scientists halt breast cancer spread
Scientists have discovered that the amino acid asparagine is essential for breast cancer spread, and by restricting it, cancer cells stopped invading other parts of the body in mice.
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LiP-mass spectrometric analysis measures molecular interactions
Researchers have systematically analysed and quantified the interactions of all proteins with metabolites on the level of the whole proteome...
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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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Alpha-4 beta-7 protein levels linked to HIV infection risk
Scientists have shown a relationship between the proportion of key immune cells that display high levels of alpha-4 beta-7 at the time of HIV infection and health outcomes...
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MSK1 protein keeps metastatic breast cancer cells dormant
A study has identified the genes involved in the latent asymptomatic state of breast cancer metastases...
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HIF-1 protein shows promise as a non-hormonal treatment for menorrhagia
Researchers have identified a key protein that could explain why heavy bleeding occurs during menorrhagia, paving the way for potential treatments that avoid the need to take hormones...
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G-CSF protein involved in cocaine addiction
Researchers have identified a protein produced by the immune system that could be responsible for the development of cocaine addiction...
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The combination of two proteins exerts a regenerating effect in Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s research has led to the development an experimental model that allows different stages of Parkinson’s disease to be reproduced.
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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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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.
