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Amino Acid is one of several molecules that join together to form proteins. There are 20 common amino acids found in proteins.

New standardized criteria for diagnosing brain tumors with amino acid PET

Diffuse gliomas are malignant brain tumors that cannot be optimally examined by means of conventional MRI imaging. So-called amino acid PET scans are better able to image the activity and spread of gliomas.

3 Jan 2024

Previously unidentified protein variant shields against Parkinson's disease

A previously unidentified genetic mutation in a small protein provides significant protection against Parkinson's disease and offers a new direction for exploring potential treatments, according to a new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology study.

2 Jan 2024

Understanding acylspermidines' secrets could lead to treatments for various diseases

In a significant advancement in the field of biochemistry, scientists at the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) and Cornell University have uncovered new insights into a family of metabolites, acylspermidines, that could change how we understand aging and fight diseases.

2 Jan 2024

Study reveals how tiny tweaks to actin shape our cells

Tiny things matter – for instance, one amino acid can completely alter the architecture of the cell. Researchers at the Universities of Göttingen and Warwick investigated the structure and mechanics of the main component of the cytoskeleton of the cell: a protein known as actin.

22 Dec 2023

St. Jude researchers crack the code of the β2-adrenergic receptor

Through an international collaboration, scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital leveraged data science, pharmacology and structural information to conduct an atomic-level investigation into how each amino acid in the receptor that binds adrenaline contributes to receptor activity in the presence of this natural ligand.

22 Dec 2023

D-alanine linked to gluconeogenesis in the kidney and circadian clock

Only recently was it discovered that amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, exist in two different forms: L- and D-forms.

21 Dec 2023

Deciphering how amino acids control cell growth and autophagy in yeast

Amino acids are the building blocks of life. We obtain them from the food we eat, and the body uses them to make proteins, which in turn are used for growth, development, and a multitude of other functions.

21 Dec 2023

How a malaria drug may hold the key to ending malnutrition's cycle of devastation

Wars, drought, displacement, and instability are causing a dramatic increase in the number of pregnant and breastfeeding women around the world who suffer from malnutrition.

20 Dec 2023

TMDU researchers develop novel method to identify protein-protein binding interfaces

Proteins are building blocks of our bodies, but they do not work solo. They form partners to facilitate in different biological processes that keep us going.

20 Dec 2023

New vaccine strategy targets SARS-CoV-2's stable S2 subunit, offering broad protection against evolving variants

Study presents a new SARS-CoV-2 S2 subunit vaccine that elicits strong antibody responses against various sarbecovirus strains, including challenging variants like XBB.1.5, demonstrating its potential as a broadly effective and stable vaccine option.

18 Dec 2023

Oxidized amino acids signal damaged photosynthesis proteins for repair

Photosynthesis refers to the fundamental biological process of the conversion of light energy into chemical energy by chlorophyll (a green pigment) containing plants.

18 Dec 2023

Study unlocks muscle-boosting algae magic

With more of us looking for alternatives to eating animals, new research has found a surprising environmentally friendly source of protein – algae.

18 Dec 2023

Deep learning designs high-affinity protein binders for bioactive helical peptides

A new study Dec. 18 in Nature reports an AI-driven advance in biotechnology with implications for drug development, disease detection, and environmental monitoring.

18 Dec 2023

Fasting-mimicking diet shows unique benefits in cardiovascular health, study finds

Study compares the fasting-mimicking diet and the Mediterranean diet in reducing cardiovascular disease risk among obese adults with hypertension, revealing unique benefits of each diet.

17 Dec 2023

OHSU study sheds light on ubiquitin modification during bacterial infection

New research from Oregon Health & Science University could one day lead to therapies that prevent or treat diseases and infections tied to a protein that's found in all human cells.

12 Dec 2023

UB research identifies key mechanism in infantile cystinosis

University at Buffalo research has identified how a misstep in the genesis of a key component of the kidney causes infantile cystinosis, a rare disease that significantly shortens the lifespan of patients.

11 Dec 2023

Study unlock secrets of Zika virus's multipurpose enzyme and reveals therapeutic vulnerability

Viruses have limited genetic material-;and few proteins-;so all the pieces must work extra hard. Zika is a great example; the virus only produces 10 proteins.

8 Dec 2023

Design modifications offer promise for safer and more effective mRNA therapeutics

Researchers have discovered that misreading of therapeutic mRNAs by the cell's decoding machinery can cause an unintended immune response in the body.

6 Dec 2023

Arxspan BioDrive: A Versatile Solution for Molecular Biology

In this interview, NewsMedical speaks to Arxspan about its new all-in-one solution for molecular biology.

From Arxspan 5 Dec 2023

Simple bean diet intervention demonstrates significant prebiotic effects

The impact of incorporating canned navy beans into the regular diet for eight weeks.

5 Dec 2023

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New standardized criteria for diagnosing brain tumors with amino acid PET

Previously unidentified protein variant shields against Parkinson's disease

Understanding acylspermidines' secrets could lead to treatments for various diseases

Study reveals how tiny tweaks to actin shape our cells

St. Jude researchers crack the code of the β2-adrenergic receptor

D-alanine linked to gluconeogenesis in the kidney and circadian clock

Deciphering how amino acids control cell growth and autophagy in yeast

How a malaria drug may hold the key to ending malnutrition's cycle of devastation

TMDU researchers develop novel method to identify protein-protein binding interfaces

New vaccine strategy targets SARS-CoV-2's stable S2 subunit, offering broad protection against evolving variants

Oxidized amino acids signal damaged photosynthesis proteins for repair

Study unlocks muscle-boosting algae magic

Deep learning designs high-affinity protein binders for bioactive helical peptides

Fasting-mimicking diet shows unique benefits in cardiovascular health, study finds

OHSU study sheds light on ubiquitin modification during bacterial infection

UB research identifies key mechanism in infantile cystinosis

Study unlock secrets of Zika virus's multipurpose enzyme and reveals therapeutic vulnerability

Design modifications offer promise for safer and more effective mRNA therapeutics

Arxspan BioDrive: A Versatile Solution for Molecular Biology

Simple bean diet intervention demonstrates significant prebiotic effects

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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