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Researchers reveal acyl chain length-dependent conformational dynamics of acyl carrier protein
Acyl carrier protein (ACP) plays a central role in fatty acid biosynthesis, acting as a molecular "shuttle" that carries, protects, and delivers elongating acyl chains to various enzymatic partners. However, the high flexibility ...
Biochemistry
Jun 13, 2025
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Novel electroenzymatic strategy enables non-natural oxidation reactions
A research team led by Prof. Xiaoqiang Huang from Nanjing University has developed a novel non-natural dynamic kinetic oxidation system by integrating ferrocene methanol-mediated anodic oxidation with thiamine diphosphate ...
Biochemistry
Jun 13, 2025
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Trace elements in ginger can indicate a plant's origin
Researchers in their laboratory at Örebro University have examined eleven products containing fresh and dried ginger bought from grocery stores in Sweden and Croatia, where the tropical herb originates from China, India, ...
Biochemistry
Jun 11, 2025
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Detailed molecular steps of blood clotting revealed in new study
Blood clotting is a complex, tightly regulated process involving numerous molecular steps and myriad biomolecules to carry them out, including vitamin K. While the medical field has capitalized on this knowledge to produce ...
Biochemistry
Jun 11, 2025
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'Fingerprinting' plant compounds helps explain food and drink tastes
In red wines, ciders and dark chocolate, just to name a few, complex plant compounds called procyanidins contribute to the taste and mouthfeel of a food or beverage—its perceived astringency and bitterness. But while food ...
Biochemistry
Jun 11, 2025
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Scientists discover new enzyme families that break down rare bacterial carbohydrates
The molecules that form the foundation of life on Earth are as diverse as they are complex. Among these, carbohydrates play a vital role as energy sources and in structural functions, such as forming cell walls.
Biochemistry
Jun 11, 2025
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Pasteurizing fruit smoothies could improve digestion of beneficial polyphenols
Drinking a smoothie is a popular way to consume fruits and vegetables, many of which are rich in micronutrients called polyphenols. If this beverage is purchased at a store, it's likely been pasteurized with heat or pressure ...
Biochemistry
Jun 11, 2025
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Antibiotic ciprofloxacin shows promise as template for new blood pressure drugs with fewer side effects
Scientists from the UK and South Africa have discovered a surprising new role for a commonly-used antibiotic that could open the door to a new family of improved therapies for high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.
Biochemistry
Jun 10, 2025
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Protein-binding affinity model expands role of AI in drug discovery
Understanding how molecules interact is central to biology: from decoding how living organisms function to uncovering disease mechanisms and developing life-saving drugs. In recent years, models like AlphaFold changed our ...
Biochemistry
Jun 9, 2025
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A recipe for success: Beefing up the taste of cultured meat with amino acids
Around the world, the demand for meat is growing, despite associated environmental and animal welfare costs. Although lab-grown—or cultured—meat could be part of the answer, scientists have yet to perfect one crucial ...
Biochemistry
Jun 9, 2025
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Nature's toolkit: Scientists breed mushrooms to build versatile natural substitutes for commonly used materials
Scientists at McMaster University have demonstrated that natural genetic variations in a common species of mushroom can be used to create new strains capable of making customized, biodegradable replacements for fabric, plastic, ...
Biochemistry
Jun 9, 2025
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Chemists design a next generation of weight-loss drugs
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are used by more than 15 million adults in the U.S., or 4.5% of the population. Despite their effectiveness, they have drawbacks. Their effect may not last after discontinuing use, ...
Biochemistry
Jun 6, 2025
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Chemists develop new method to synthesize chiral bridged polycyclic compounds for drug discovery
A Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) research team has developed a catalytic enantioselective type II [5 + 2] cycloaddition method to address the challenges of synthesizing chiral bridged polycyclic ...
Biochemistry
Jun 4, 2025
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Chemical reaction linking sugar metabolism and cellular protection discovered
When we consume foods containing sugar and starch, they are converted into energy in the body's cells through a process called glycolysis.
Biochemistry
Jun 4, 2025
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Terahertz calorimetry captures thermodynamics of protein and water interactions at picosecond resolution
Researchers from Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, have developed a new method that allows them to visualize the contribution of the interaction between water and proteins for the first time with extreme temporal resolution. ...
Biochemistry
Jun 3, 2025
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Sugar-based sensors offer rapid, low-cost detection of snake venom
Researchers at The University of Warwick have published the first example of a synthetic sugar detection test for snake venom, offering a new route to rapid diagnosis and better antivenoms.
Biochemistry
Jun 2, 2025
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Harnessing the power of 'click chemistry' to make biomolecular labeling safe for live cells
One of the longstanding challenges in chemical biology has been finding ways to directly observe biological processes at work inside living cells without disturbing the action. In order to unlock new therapies and better ...
Biochemistry
May 29, 2025
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Kinetic coupling: Structure and dynamics of biochemical networks linked through new concept
A new concept of kinetic modules in biochemical networks could revolutionize the understanding of how these networks function. Scientists from the University of Potsdam and the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology ...
Biochemistry
May 29, 2025
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Artificial cell-like structures mimic self-reproduction and release polymeric spores
Life on Earth possesses an exceptional ability to self-reproduce, which, even on a simple cellular level, is driven by complex biochemistry. But can self-reproduction exist in a biochemistry-free environment?
Re-inventing the cheese wheel: Researchers work on optimizing plant-based dairy
Chemical engineers at UNSW Sydney have created a plant-based cheese that melts, stretches and browns under the grill like the real thing, paving the way for more realistic dairy and meat alternatives that blend plant proteins ...
Biochemistry
May 29, 2025
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