News tagged with binding agent

Mirror images united: Simultaneous binding of both enantiomers of a drug to an enzyme

(PhysOrg.com) -- In the binding pockets of enzymes their natural binding partners fit exactly. The principle by which many pharmacological agents work also relies on the fact that these substances fit exactly into the pockets ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Oct 29, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Researchers identify compound that frees trapped cholesterol

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified in mice a compound that liberates cholesterol that has inappropriately accumulated to excessive levels inside cells.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jan 26, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0