Inside cells, two important enzymes act like small central regulatory hubs: dipeptidyl peptidase 8 and 9—DPP8/9 for short.

"Each round of modifications made the enzyme more specialized," he says, "until it could selectively degrade α-Synuclein while leaving other proteins untouched." When tested in human cells ...

A research team from the International Research Center for Medical Sciences (IRCMS) at Kumamoto University has identified a ...

A research team at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) has identified a previously unknown enzyme, SIRT2, that plays a key ...

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A slice of toast with burnt edges, smeared with jam. Charred vegetables from the grill. Burnt-to-a-crisp marshmallows ...

"Each round of modifications made the enzyme more specialized," he says, "until it could selectively degrade α-Synuclein while leaving other proteins untouched." When tested in human cells ...

When it comes to vital nutrients required for the smooth functioning of the human body, protein plays a crucial role. Protein ...

Although benzodiazepines like Valium and Xanas are often prescribed to treat mental health issues and inflammation-related diseases, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) researchers are ...

For those of us who consume too much processed food in our diet, which are often low in fiber or lacking fiber entirely, ...

Scientists have long struggled to target proteins that lack defined structure and are involved in cancer, neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's disease, and other serious illnesses.