Proteins and proteomics
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From the journals: MCP
Beyond microscopy: Mass spec's role in biopsies. Proteomic changes in learning and memory. Mapping mitochondria using mass spec. Read about recent papers on these topics.
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More than just omics
Meet the three co-organizers of an intimate meeting that focuses on transcription from all angles.
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Decoding microglial language
Emory University scientists characterize extracellular vesicles that facilitate intercellular communication.
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Small protein plays a big role in viral battles
Nef, an HIV accessory protein, manipulates protein expression in extracellular vesicles, leading to improved understanding of HIV-1 pathogenesis.
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Study suggests that estrogen may drive nicotine addiction in women
Research findings open the door to targeted therapies for controlling nicotine use.
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Bedrest may affect cholesterol dynamics differently depending on age
Unraveling physical inactivity’s effects on the body could lead to new ways to mitigate its negative effects.
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Focusing on a pivotal axis in chemoresistance
Answers may lie in microRNA changes at the intersection of a cell cycle–regulating protein and a transcription factor that plays various roles in cancer.
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How an enzyme protects the colon
Molecules that play crucial roles in lipid synthesis in other tissues also affect the progression of colitis.
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There’s more than one way to be good
Researchers find a new role for HDL cholesterol in the immune system.