News tagged with molecular chaperone
The dance of the chaperones: Scientists identify key player of protein folding
Proteins are the molecular building blocks and machinery of cells and involved in practically all biological processes. To fulfil their tasks, they need to be folded into a complicated three-dimensional structure. Scientists ...
Mar 08, 2012 |
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It takes two to tango: Pairs of entwined proteins handle the stress
(PhysOrg.com) -- Imagine two tango dancers sweeping across the dance floor and suddenly encountering a slick spot. To avoid a slip or even a nasty tumble, the pair must work together to support one another ...
Mar 02, 2012 |
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HSP-90 and vasoregulation in portal hypertension
A research team from Germany investigated the role of heat shock protein-90 (HSP-90) in neuronal NO-synthase (nNOS)-function and vasoregulation in the mesenteric vasculature. Their results showed that interaction and co-localization ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Apr 20, 2010 |
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Scientists find ideal target for malaria therapy
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a protein made by the malaria parasite that is essential to its ability to take over human red blood cells.
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Feb 03, 2010 |
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Extended youthfulness as a prevention for Alzheimer's disease
Therapies that can keep us younger longer might also push back the clock on Alzheimer's disease, suggests a new study of mice in the December 11th issue of the journal Cell, a Cell Press publication.
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Dec 10, 2009 |
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Protein handlers should be effective treatment target for cancer and Alzheimer's
Cancer and Alzheimer's have excess protein in common and scientists say learning more about how proteins are made and eliminated will lead to better treatment for both.
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Aug 06, 2009 |
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New way to fight drug-resistant fungal infections discovered
(PhysOrg.com) -- The secret to fighting often lethal drug resistant fungal infections is to knock out the bug's molecular chaperone, according to U of T researchers.
Jul 31, 2009 |
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Targeting helpers of heat shock proteins could help treat cancer, cardiovascular disease
Dissecting how heat shock protein 90 gets steroid receptors into shape to use hormones like estrogen and testosterone could lead to targeted therapies for hormone-driven cancers, such as breast and prostate, ...
Jun 22, 2009 |
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