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Proteins are complex molecules that are made up of amino acids. They can be found in every cell in the body, and carry out vital processes that keep human beings alive. Mutations in proteins can lead to a multitude of diseases, the most common being cancer.

hnRNPM's protective role in protein synthesis precision uncovered

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have discovered that a protein called hnRNPM helps protect the integrity of the process cells use to make proteins.

30 May 2024

Innovative startups leading the charge in alternative proteins to solve global food crisis

A recent review in Nature Communications highlights the crucial role of innovative startups in advancing alternative protein sources to tackle global food security challenges and translate these efforts into commercial applications.

29 May 2024

New weapon against cancer: "DNA warhead" targets mutant protein in tumor cells

Tumor protein P53 (TP53) plays an important role in suppressing the growth of tumors. Mutations in the gene for TP53 can have a disastrous effect, hampering the body's ability to fight tumors and even encouraging their growth.

29 May 2024

Exercise-induced exerkines: Secret weapon in disease prevention and therapy

A recent review in Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy highlights the role of exercise-induced molecules, exerkines, in disease prevention and treatment, emphasizing their molecular mechanisms and therapeutic potential.

29 May 2024

New antibody shows promise as universal weapon against COVID-19 variants

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, continues to evolve and evade current vaccine and therapeutic interventions.

29 May 2024

Researchers decode spatial structure of prime editor

Joint research led by Yutaro Shuto, Ryoya Nakagawa, and Osamu Nureki of the University of Tokyo determined the spatial structure of various processes of a novel gene-editing tool called "prime editor."

29 May 2024

New research highlights a promising approach to tackling for ALS

A recent collaborative research endeavor, published in the prestigious Cell Press journal Cell Reports Medicine, highlights a promising therapeutic avenue for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

29 May 2024

RNA-based therapy shows promise in reducing cholesterol and triglycerides

A small interfering RNA (siRNA) investigational therapy that inhibits a gene involved in lipoprotein metabolism has been shown in a clinical trial led by Mount Sinai researchers to significantly reduce levels of different types of cholesterol and triglycerides in individuals with mixed hyperlipidemia, a condition in which fats build up in the blood.

29 May 2024

Researchers overturn the prevailing theory for colorectal tumor initiation

Research led by Weill Cornell Medicine provides new evidence that most colorectal cancers begin with the loss of intestinal stem cells, even before cancer-causing genetic alterations appear.

29 May 2024

Study finds kidney complications following heart failure hospitalization

In a study of Medicare beneficiaries, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital found that one year after hospitalization for heart failure, 6 percent of patients had progressed to dialysis.

29 May 2024

Novel method creates antibody-peptide inhibitor conjugates with enhanced therapeutic efficacy

Tumor cells often hijack normal physiological processes to support their growth, exploiting proteins that are in charge of essential cell functions.

29 May 2024

Study reveals new link between high temperature exposure and sphingolipid metabolism in obesity

In contemporary society, obesity has emerged as a worldwide chronic metabolic disorder, imposing substantial burdens on both individual health and healthcare systems.

29 May 2024

Evaluating the efficacy of harmol in treating herpes simplex virus-induced keratitis

The antiviral efficacy and therapeutic potential of harmol in treating herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) induced keratitis

29 May 2024

Why use light scattering to analyze proteins and viral vectors?

n this interview, Dr. Michelle Chen, Senior Director of Analytical Sciences at Wyatt Technology, talks to NewsMedical about how to use light scattering techniques to analyze proteins for their multi-attribute quantification (MAQ).

From Waters | Wyatt Technology 29 May 2024

Study finds Plexin-B1 could be key to Alzheimer’s treatment, enhancing glial cell response

Researchers discovered that Plexin-B1 plays a crucial role in regulating peri-plaque glial nets in Alzheimer’s disease, potentially opening new avenues for treatment by targeting this protein.

29 May 2024

Metabolic cell death pathways could be novel therapeutic targets in cancer treatment

The review discusses how metabolic cell death, distinct from traditional forms of regulated cell death like apoptosis, arises from imbalances in cellular metabolism due to nutrient and metal overload or depletion.

28 May 2024

Targeting CD47 to improve osimertinib efficacy in EGFR mutant NSCLC

NSCLC is the leading cause of cancer deaths globally, with EGFR mutations being a common feature in these cancers.

28 May 2024

New Alzheimer's drug LM11A-31 shows promise in slowing disease progression in clinical trial

A recent study in Nature Medicine found that LM11A-31, targeting the p75 neurotrophin receptor, is safe and shows promise in slowing Alzheimer's disease progression. The trial indicated significant biomarker improvements and potential benefits for further clinical investigation.

28 May 2024

Study highlights a dietary strategy for health improvement and weight management

A new study by researchers from Arizona State University and their colleagues highlights a dietary strategy for significant health improvement and weight management.

28 May 2024

Scientists design new way to "cloak" proteins for targeted therapeutic delivery

Cornell University scientists have designed a way to "cloak" proteins in a generalized technique that could lead to repurposing things like antibodies for biological research and therapeutic applications.

28 May 2024

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hnRNPM's protective role in protein synthesis precision uncovered

Innovative startups leading the charge in alternative proteins to solve global food crisis

New weapon against cancer: "DNA warhead" targets mutant protein in tumor cells

Exercise-induced exerkines: Secret weapon in disease prevention and therapy

New antibody shows promise as universal weapon against COVID-19 variants

Researchers decode spatial structure of prime editor

New research highlights a promising approach to tackling for ALS

RNA-based therapy shows promise in reducing cholesterol and triglycerides

Researchers overturn the prevailing theory for colorectal tumor initiation

Study finds kidney complications following heart failure hospitalization

Novel method creates antibody-peptide inhibitor conjugates with enhanced therapeutic efficacy

Study reveals new link between high temperature exposure and sphingolipid metabolism in obesity

Evaluating the efficacy of harmol in treating herpes simplex virus-induced keratitis

Why use light scattering to analyze proteins and viral vectors?

Study finds Plexin-B1 could be key to Alzheimer’s treatment, enhancing glial cell response

Metabolic cell death pathways could be novel therapeutic targets in cancer treatment

Targeting CD47 to improve osimertinib efficacy in EGFR mutant NSCLC

New Alzheimer's drug LM11A-31 shows promise in slowing disease progression in clinical trial

Study highlights a dietary strategy for health improvement and weight management

Scientists design new way to "cloak" proteins for targeted therapeutic delivery

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Why use light scattering to analyze proteins and viral vectors?

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