Direct observations of the structure and catalytic mechanism of a prototypical kinase enzyme—protein kinase A or PKA—will provide researchers and
Category: Proteins
A new approach to drugging a difficult cancer target
One of the most common cancer-promoting genes, known as Myc, is also one of the most difficult to target with
CCNY researchers identify mechanics of initiator in DNA replication process, student recognized
New research from scientists at City College and the CUNY Graduate Center (GC/CUNY) is shedding light on the mechanics of
Researchers uncover new facets of HIV’s ‘arms race’ with human defense system
A new study reveals details about the evolutionary contest between HIV and the human immune system that could one day
Designing New Proteins Could Lead to Cancer Treatment
Using the power of computer science, physics and biology, scientists are attempting to mimic what took millions of years of
When kidney failure starts at the heart
OHSU, PNNL collaboration pinpoints protein in blood linked to compromised kidney function. One of the most common and deadly complications
Brain Protein Crucial to Stroke Recovery Identified
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke and available therapies, such as clot busting drugs or
Study Sheds More Light on Genes’ ‘On/Off’ Switches
It takes just 2 percent of the human genome to code for all of the proteins that make cellular functions
Custom-made proteins may help create antibodies to fight HIV
A new way to create proteins that can sneak through HIV’s protective coating may be a step toward understanding the
Working proteins make good use of frustration
Proteins fold according to a script written in the pattern of their amino acids. But to function properly, some parts