News tagged with fibrils
A new paper made of graphene and protein fibrils
(Phys.org) -- Researchers led by Raffaele Mezzenga, a professor in Food and Soft Materials Science, have created a new nanocomposite made of graphene and protein fibrils: a special paper, which combines the ...
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
May 07, 2012 |
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Research offers new way to target shape-shifting proteins
(PhysOrg.com) -- A molecule which can stop the formation of long protein strands, known as amyloid fibrils, that cause joint pain in kidney dialysis patients has been identified by researchers at the University ...
Aug 28, 2011 |
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Nanoparticles may help inhibit Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders
(PhysOrg.com) -- Nanoparticles of the right dimensions and shape may be the key in combating the plaque that destroys neurons and leads to symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease, a new report shows.
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Jun 14, 2011 |
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Molecules 'light up' Alzheimer's roots: Light-switching complex attaches itself to amyloid proteins
(PhysOrg.com) -- A breakthrough in sensing at Rice University could make finding signs of Alzheimer's disease nearly as simple as switching on a light.
Jul 13, 2011 |
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Plant derivative could help refine cancer treatment
Medical College of Georgia researchers are seeking to refine cancer treatment with an anti-inflammatory plant derivative long used in Chinese medicine.
Feb 03, 2010 |
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The Achilles' heel of tendons
Tendons are the body's marionette strings, connecting bones to muscles that raise an eyebrow or propel us into a full run. That is, until an unusually forceful or awkward pull on the strings leaves us with a sprain, strain ...
Sep 21, 2010 |
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Common gene variant may increase risk for a type of cardiac arrhythmia
An international research team has identified a common gene variant associated with a form of the irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation. In their report in the journal Nature Genetics, being published online, the in ...
Feb 21, 2010 |
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Coffee associated with reduced risk of hospitalization for heart rhythm disturbances: study
Coffee drinkers may be less likely to be hospitalized for heart rhythm disturbances, according to a new study by the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Oakland, Calif. The researchers, who note the findings may be ...
Mar 02, 2010 |
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Putting the squeeze on Alzheimer's (w/ Video)
Brain cells exposed to a form of the amyloid beta protein, the molecule linked to Alzheimer's disease, become stiffer and bend less under pressure, researchers at UC Davis have found. The results reveal one mechanism by which ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Aug 20, 2010 |
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New class of compounds discovered for potential Alzheimer's disease drug
A new class of molecules capable of blocking the formation of specific protein clumps that are believed to contribute to Alzheimer's disease pathology has been discovered by researchers at the University of ...
Aug 10, 2009 |
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More compressions, fewer interruptions lead to higher cardiac arrest survival
Survival rates from out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest almost doubled when professional rescuers using cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) gave better chest compressions and minimized interruptions to them, according to ...
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May 04, 2009 |
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Yoga calms heart pace, cuts anxiety: study
People who suffer from irregular heartbeat could see their episodes cut in half if they do yoga regularly, according to a study released Saturday in the United States.
Apr 03, 2011 |
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Study supports fixing heart valves without surgery
(AP) -- Many people with a bad aortic valve may soon be able to avoid open-heart surgery and have a new one placed through a tube in an artery instead.
Apr 03, 2011 |
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Recycling of Alzheimer's proteins could be key to new treatments
The formation of abnormal strands of protein called amyloid fibrils -- associated with two dozen diseases ranging from Alzheimer's to type-2 diabetes -- may not be permanent and irreversible as previously ...
May 25, 2011 |
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Avoiding health risks could prevent more than half of all cases of atrial fibrillation
Reducing cardiovascular risk factors like high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes and being overweight could potentially reduce more than half of all cases of atrial fibrillation, according to research reported in Circulation: Jo ...
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Fibril
Fibril is a fine fiber approximately 1 nm in diameter.[citation needed]
Cytoplasmic fibrils are observed on the protoplasmic cylinders found in most spirochetal species, although no function of the cytoplasmic fibrils has been ascribed.[citation needed]
Polysaccharides, the union of several linked monosaccharides, sometimes serve as a structural compound. Cellulose, the most abundant organic compound on Earth[citation needed], forms cable-like strings, known as fibrils in the tough walls that enclose plant cells. While cellulose is a compilation of glucose monomers, they form unbranched, long strands instead of coils like starch or glycogen. These are arranged in parallel lines which form on top of each other in an intricate layer through hydrogen bonding.[citation needed]
Insect flight muscle is said to be fibrillar, in that it contracts in response to being stretched by antagonistic muscle, so as to allow very rapid (up to 1000 Hz) contraction.[citation needed]
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