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Research sheds light on how fat cells safely enlarge to store energy

A team at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC), led by Professor Miguel Ángel del Pozo Barriuso, who heads the Mechanoadaptation and Caveolae Biology group at the CNIC, has identified an essential mechanism in fat cells (adipocytes) that enables them to enlarge safely to store energy.

28 Nov 2024

TYK2 inhibition may offer new strategy to reduce tau toxicity in Alzheimer's

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital and collaborating institutions discovered that the enzyme TYK2 transforms the normal protein tau into one that accumulates in the brain and contributes to the development of Alzheimer's disease in animal models.

12 Nov 2024

Mitochondria’s division of labor sheds light on how cancer cells survive harsh conditions

Research shows mitochondria form distinct subpopulations under nutrient stress, revealing survival mechanisms in cancer cells and potential therapeutic targets.

12 Nov 2024

HMGB1 as a key mediator in liver disease pathogenesis

Liver diseases, both acute and chronic, continue to pose significant clinical challenges due to high morbidity and mortality rates.

8 Nov 2024

Key kinase involved in cell division linked to abnormal blood vessel growth in genetic disorder

Inhibition of CDK6 may prevent arteriovenous malformations in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia by regulating endothelial cell cycle progression.

8 Nov 2024

Understanding metabolic alterations and immune dysfunction in acute-on-chronic liver failure

Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a life-threatening condition characterized by acute deterioration of liver function in patients with pre-existing chronic liver disease.

8 Nov 2024

Multi-omics-based classification of gastrointestinal stromal tumors lays groundwork for precision treatment

A recent study offering a comprehensive view of the genome and transcriptome of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) has introduced a new, multi-omics-based molecular classification of these tumors.

5 Nov 2024

Researchers achieve accurate EV analysis to detect brain disease

Brain disorders like Parkinson's (PD) or Alzheimer's Disease (AD) start to develop in patients much earlier than when their first clinical symptoms appear. Treating patients at these early stages could slow or even stop their disease, but there is currently no way to diagnose brain disorders at those pre-symptomatic stages.

3 Nov 2024

Discovering how cells reorganize during division

A living cell is a bustling metropolis, with countless molecules and proteins navigating crowded spaces in every direction.

29 Oct 2024

RNA modifications and their role in cancer development

Cancer, a disease with global impact, is intricately linked to dysregulated gene expression, which is influenced by both genetic mutations and epigenetic changes, including RNA modifications.

25 Oct 2024

P-stalk ribosomes identified as key regulators of immune evasion in cancer

Research uncovers how P-stalk ribosomes regulate cytokine responses, driving immune evasion in tumors across multiple cancer types. It offers new insights into post-translational mechanisms influencing immunotherapy success.

23 Oct 2024

The molecular underpinnings by which traumatic brain injury increases Alzheimer's disease risk

Findings indicate BAG3 modulation after traumatic brain injury may mitigate tau buildup and cognitive deficits, presenting a target for Alzheimer's prevention.

18 Oct 2024

New glucose-sensitive insulin NNC2215 could transform diabetes care by lowering hypoglycemia risk

NNC2215, a glucose-sensitive insulin, offers improved glycemic control by dynamically adjusting to blood sugar levels, reducing hypoglycemia in diabetes care.

18 Oct 2024

Novel method boosts MSC efficacy for articular cartilage repair

Researchers from the Critical Analytics for Manufacturing Personalized-Medicine (CAMP) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, alongside collaborators from the National University of Singapore Tissue Engineering Programme (NUSTEP), have developed a novel method to enhance the ability of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) to generate cartilage tissue by adding ascorbic acid (AA) during MSC expansion.

18 Oct 2024

Researchers uncover the potential of JAK inhibitors to treat life-threatening skin disease

Researchers identified Janus kinase inhibitors as a promising treatment for the severe drug-induced skin condition toxic epidermal necrolysis, by analyzing patient biopsies with deep visual proteomics.

17 Oct 2024

New synthesis technology promises faster production of mRNA vaccines

In an era where viral outbreaks can escalate into global pandemics with alarming speed, the ability to quickly develop new vaccines has become crucial.

17 Oct 2024

Unique protein complex found to influence brain function and anxiety

Scientists at Université de Montréal and its affiliated Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) have uncovered unique roles for a protein complex in the structural organization and function of brain cell connectivity, as well as in specific cognitive behaviors.

12 Oct 2024

CKMT2 regulates mitochondrial function and energy metabolism in type 2 diabetes

Creatine kinase M2 (CKMT2) plays a key role in mitochondrial dysfunction in type 2 diabetes, affecting energy metabolism in skeletal muscle.

10 Oct 2024

Researchers uncover secret to regulating the body's internal clock

Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and the University of California, Santa Cruz, have discovered the secret to regulating our internal clock.

7 Oct 2024

KiNet web portal enhances study of kinase functions in cellular signaling pathways

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have introduced KiNet, an interactive web portal designed to explore kinase-substrate interactions in human cellular systems. These interactions play a vital role in modulating complex signaling pathways that control various cellular processes, such as cell growth, differentiation, and response to environmental stimuli.

4 Oct 2024

Phosphorylation News and Research

Research sheds light on how fat cells safely enlarge to store energy

TYK2 inhibition may offer new strategy to reduce tau toxicity in Alzheimer's

Mitochondria’s division of labor sheds light on how cancer cells survive harsh conditions

HMGB1 as a key mediator in liver disease pathogenesis

Key kinase involved in cell division linked to abnormal blood vessel growth in genetic disorder

Understanding metabolic alterations and immune dysfunction in acute-on-chronic liver failure

Multi-omics-based classification of gastrointestinal stromal tumors lays groundwork for precision treatment

Researchers achieve accurate EV analysis to detect brain disease

Discovering how cells reorganize during division

RNA modifications and their role in cancer development

P-stalk ribosomes identified as key regulators of immune evasion in cancer

The molecular underpinnings by which traumatic brain injury increases Alzheimer's disease risk

New glucose-sensitive insulin NNC2215 could transform diabetes care by lowering hypoglycemia risk

Novel method boosts MSC efficacy for articular cartilage repair

Researchers uncover the potential of JAK inhibitors to treat life-threatening skin disease

New synthesis technology promises faster production of mRNA vaccines

Unique protein complex found to influence brain function and anxiety

CKMT2 regulates mitochondrial function and energy metabolism in type 2 diabetes

Researchers uncover secret to regulating the body's internal clock

KiNet web portal enhances study of kinase functions in cellular signaling pathways

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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