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Receptor antagonist reduces age-related bone loss in mice
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Receptor antagonist reduces age-related bone loss in mice

Aug. 6, 2025

Receptor antagonist reduces bone loss and promotes osteoblast activity in aging mice, highlighting its potential to treat osteoporosis. Read more about this recent JBC paper.

Engineered fusion protein targets kiwifruit pathogen
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Engineered fusion protein targets kiwifruit pathogen

Aug. 6, 2025

Synthetic protein selectively kills kiwifruit pathogen, offering a promising biocontrol strategy for agriculture. Read more about this recent JBC paper.

Pathogen-derived enzyme engineered for antibiotic design
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Pathogen-derived enzyme engineered for antibiotic design

Aug. 6, 2025

Engineered variants of a bacterial enzyme developed at the University at Buffalo accept larger substrates, paving the way for new acinetobactin-based antimicrobials. Read more about this recent JBC paper.

Bacterial enzyme catalyzes body odor compound formation
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Bacterial enzyme catalyzes body odor compound formation

June 27, 2025

Researchers identify a skin-resident Staphylococcus hominis dipeptidase involved in creating sulfur-containing secretions. Read more about this recent Journal of Biological Chemistry paper.

Pesticide disrupts neuronal potentiation
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Pesticide disrupts neuronal potentiation

June 17, 2025

New research reveals how deltamethrin may disrupt brain development by altering the protein cargo of brain-derived extracellular vesicles. Read more about this recent Molecular & Cellular Proteomics article.

A look into the rice glycoproteome
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A look into the rice glycoproteome

June 17, 2025

Researchers mapped posttranslational modifications in Oryza sativa, revealing hundreds of alterations tied to key plant processes. Read more about this recent Molecular & Cellular Proteomics paper.

Proteomic variation in heart tissues
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Proteomic variation in heart tissues

June 17, 2025

By tracking protein changes in stem cell–derived heart cells, researchers from Cedars-Sinai uncovered surprising diversity — including a potential new cell type — that could reshape how we study and treat heart disease.

Calcium channel linked to cancer drug resistance
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Calcium channel linked to cancer drug resistance

June 12, 2025

Researchers discover a protein associated with carboplatin-resistant retinoblastoma, suggesting this protein could be a promising therapeutic target. Read more about this recent Journal of Biological Chemistry paper.

Host fatty acids enhance dengue virus infectivity
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Host fatty acids enhance dengue virus infectivity

June 12, 2025

Researchers in Germany find that viral replication depends on host enzymes that synthesize lipids, revealing potential metabolic targets for antiviral intervention. Read more about this recent Journal of Biological Chemistry paper.