News tagged with stress proteins
Scientists identify major source of cells' defense against oxidative stress
Both radiation and many forms of chemotherapy try to kill tumors by causing oxidative stress in cancer cells. New research from USC on a protein that protects cancer and other cells from these stresses could one day help ...
Apr 06, 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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A major step forward towards drought tolerance in crops
When a plant encounters drought, it does its best to cope with this stress by activating a set of protein molecules called receptors. These receptors, once activated, turn on processes that help the plant ...
Dec 19, 2011 |
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Researchers discover molecular machinery for bacterial cell death
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the University of Vienna have revealed for the first time a stress-induced machinery of protein synthesis that is involved in bringing about cell death in bacteria.
Nov 30, 2011 |
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Honey bee mystery protein is a freight train for health and lifespan
Why are bee colonies worldwide suffering mysterious deaths? A unique study describes a single bee protein that can promote bee health and solve a major economic challenge.
Nov 29, 2011 |
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A chaperone for the 'guardian of the genome'
The protein p53 plays an essential role in the prevention of cancer by initiating the controlled death of a cell with damaged genes which is in danger to transform into a cancerous cell. The heat shock protein Hsp90, in turn, ...
Sep 07, 2011 |
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Researchers flip the switch between development and aging in C. elegans
When researchers at the Buck Institute dialed back activity of a specific mRNA translation factor in adult nematode worms they saw an unexpected genome-wide response that effectively increased activity in specific stress ...
Jul 05, 2011 |
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Mechanism for stress-induced epigenetic inheritance uncovered in new study
Researchers at RIKEN have uncovered a mechanism by which the effects of stress in the fly species Drosophila are inherited epigenetically over many generations through changes to the structure of chromatin, ...
Jun 23, 2011 |
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Scientists investigate an innovative protein family in plants
A team of European researchers has succeeded in revealing how a family of proteins work, which until now remained a mystery, according to a new study published in the journal Nature.
May 26, 2011 |
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Simple blood test at discharge could help reduce hospital readmissions for heart failure patients
An inexpensive, routine blood test could hold the key to why some patients with congestive heart failure do well after being discharged from the hospital and why others risk relapse, costly readmission or death within a year, ...
Mar 01, 2011 |
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Unearthing a pathway to brain damage
Neuroscientists have long suspected that abnormal calcium signaling and accumulation of misfolded proteins cause an intracellular membrane-bound organelle called the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) to trigger the ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Feb 25, 2011 |
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Researchers provide genetic evidence that antioxidants can help treat cancer
Researchers from Jefferson's Kimmel Cancer Center have genetic evidence suggesting the antioxidant drugs currently used to treat lung disease, malaria and even the common cold can also help prevent and treat cancers because ...
Feb 15, 2011 |
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Study proves protein filament's role in cartilage strength
Research conducted by UC Davis Health System and the Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic shows how the protein filament vimentin provides healthy cartilage with the mechanical strength and ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Dec 13, 2010 |
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Protein with cardioprotective capabilities during heart attack discovered
University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers have discovered a new protein that could be cardioprotective during heart attack, potentially leading to more targeted treatments for patients at risk.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Nov 16, 2010 |
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Scientists uncover process enabling toxoplasmosis parasite to survive homelessness
The parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis requires a stress response system that helps it survive the move to infect new cells, Indiana University School of Medicine scientists have reported, a discovery ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Sep 20, 2010 |
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