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Researchers explore medicinal potential of lotus benzylisoquinoline alkaloids
A research team has made progress in understanding benzylisoquinoline alkaloids (BIAs) in lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), highlighting their presence in various tissues and their potential for novel drug development.
Biochemistry
Apr 16, 2024
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Researchers create new AI pipeline for identifying molecular interactions
Understanding how proteins interact with each other is crucial for developing new treatments and understanding diseases. Thanks to computational advances, a team of researchers led by Assistant Professor of Chemistry Alberto ...
Biochemistry
Apr 16, 2024
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New time-resolved ultraviolet photodissociation mass spectrometry strategy for target protein stability analysis
How mutations impact protein stability and structure dynamics is crucial for understanding the molecular mechanism of the disease and the targeted drug design. However, probing the molecular details of mutation-induced subtle ...
Biochemistry
Apr 16, 2024
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Scientists develop maleic acid-treated bacterial cellulose gel for enhancing bone repair
The field of bone tissue engineering (BTE) is a promising avenue for addressing bone injuries and defects by constructing artificial scaffolds with bionic functionalities. Due to its unique 3D network structure, impressive ...
Biochemistry
Apr 15, 2024
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Scientists find new ways to convert inhibitors into degraders, paving the way for future drug discoveries
Researchers have discovered ways to convert inhibitor-style targeted cancer drugs into small molecules known as degraders, which help destroy cancer-promoting proteins in cells.
Biochemistry
Apr 11, 2024
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Recent advances in application of polysaccharides in cosmetics
With the increasing application of natural ingredients in the cosmetics industry, the beneficial properties of natural polysaccharides have been effectively harnessed. Certain polysaccharides exhibit superior moisturizing ...
Biochemistry
Apr 10, 2024
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Polysaccharide-based membranes with high wet mechanical properties for bone repair
Currently, membrane materials play an important role in tissue repair, especially polysaccharide-based membranes, attracting much attention due to their excellent biological properties. However, poor mechanical properties ...
Biochemistry
Apr 10, 2024
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A promising target for new RNA therapeutics now accessible
Only recently, a new era in medicine began with the first RNA vaccines. These active substances are modified RNAs that trigger immune responses of the human immune system. Another approach in RNA medicine targets the body's ...
Biochemistry
Apr 10, 2024
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Research uncovers why urine sprayed by cats emits a pungent odor
Cats communicate with others through their scents. One of their scent-marking behaviors is spraying urine on vertical surfaces such as walls and furniture. Although spraying plays an essential role in the feline world, it ...
Biochemistry
Apr 10, 2024
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A microbial plastic factory for high-quality green plastic
Engineered bacteria can produce a plastic modifier that makes renewably sourced plastic more processable, more fracture-resistant and highly biodegradable even in seawater. The Kobe University development provides a platform ...
Biochemistry
Apr 9, 2024
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Drug delivery innovation: Multifunctional system based on switchable peptide-stabilized emulsions
A new study led by Prof. Meital Reches of the Hebrew University with Mr. Daniel Boas, a Ph.D. student in her group and team of collaborators, has pioneered a new drug delivery system centered on switchable peptide-stabilized ...
Biochemistry
Apr 9, 2024
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Researchers develop better way to make painkiller from trees
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable way to make a popular pain reliever and other valuable products from plants instead of petroleum.
Biochemistry
Apr 8, 2024
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Research unveils biochemical defenses against chemical warfare
In the clandestine world of biochemical warfare, researchers are continuously seeking innovative strategies to counteract lethal agents. Researchers led by Jin Kim Montclare, Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular ...
Biochemistry
Apr 8, 2024
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The flavors of fire: How does heat make food taste good?
Sure, cooking our food can make it safer to eat and more digestible. But let's be honest. We mainly cook to create something we enjoy—something delicious.
Biochemistry
Apr 8, 2024
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Cutting-edge enzyme research fights back against plastic pollution
Since the 1950s, the surge in global plastic production has paralleled a concerning rise in plastic waste. In the United States alone, a staggering 35 million tons of plastic waste were generated in 2017, with only a fraction ...
Biochemistry
Apr 8, 2024
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Research team creates a chemistry map for human cells
Scientists at NPL worked with Diamond Light Source to publish a study that shows how the chemistry of human cells changes, depending on the structure of their extracellular niche, are major determinants of cell responses ...
Biochemistry
Apr 5, 2024
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Rapid, simultaneous detection of multiple bacteria achieved with handheld sensor
Hear the words E. coli or salmonella and food poisoning comes to mind. Rapid detection of such bacteria is crucial in preventing outbreaks of foodborne illness. While the usual practice is to take food samples to a laboratory ...
Biochemistry
Apr 5, 2024
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New method reveals secrets of protein interactions with potential for drug discovery
Scientists from the University of Oulu (Finland) and Texas A&M University (U.S.), have developed a new method to study how proteins interact with small ligand molecules, paving the way, for example, for faster and more efficient ...
Biochemistry
Apr 4, 2024
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Deciphering how the body picks the right opioid enantiomers
A new study aimed to understand how our bodies recognize and respond to different enantiomer forms of opioid. Led by Dr. Xiaohui Wang from the Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, the research ...
Biochemistry
Apr 3, 2024
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New polymers show interaction with cells
A new development in biomedical research could open the door to a variety of new applications: Scientists at the University of Bayreuth have found that certain polymers, called polyanions, can penetrate cells in a unique ...
Biochemistry
Apr 3, 2024
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