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February 15, 2014 (Vol. 34, No. 4) Protein-protein interactions (PPIs) hold humans together. A single protein or enzyme by itself is useless, but synchronize it with the right partners, and suddenly life force…
Read guide →Acetate Replacing Factor, A-Lipoic Acid, Acide Alpha-Lipoïque, Acide Alpha-Lipoïque R, Acide DL-Alpha-Lipoïque, Acide Lipoïque, Acide Thioctique, Acide 1,2-dithiolane-3-pentanoïque, Acide 1,2-dithiolane-3-valé…
Read guide →April 15, 2014 (Vol. 34, No. 8) Recent years have seen major advances in understanding the structure-function relationships of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). This large superfamily of transmembrane recep…
Read guide →March 1, 2015 (Vol. 35, No. 5) Making Molecular Analysis Count in Diagnostics, Drug Selection, and Monitoring The revolution in nucleic acid detection and quantification heralded by the invention of polymerase…
Read guide →1910 is on a mission to “make undruggable targets a thing of the past” by “turning every pharma company into an AI company,” says founder and CEO, Jen Asher, PhD. The Sam Altman–backed AI drug discovery biotec…
Read guide →Alcaloïde de Berbérine, Berberina, Berbérine, Berberine Alkaloid, Berberine Complex, Berberine Sulfate, Sulfate de Berbérine. Berberine is a chemical found in several plants including European barberry, golden…
Read guide →Research headed by scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison suggests that peptides, such as GLP-1, which are used to treat type 2 diabetes (T2D) may be more effective if they’re able to flexibly shape…
Read guide →Bovine Spleen, Concentré de Rate, Extracto de Bazo, Extrait de Rate, Extrait de Rate Hydrolysé, Extrait Splénique, Extrait Splénique Prédigéré, Facteurs Spléniques, Hydrolyzed Spleen Extract, Predigested Splee…
Read guide →A new study in mice by scientists at Scripps Research demonstrates that an experimental compound called IXA4 activates a natural signaling pathway that protects the animals from harmful, obesity-driven metabol…
Read guide →G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are the largest family of proteins targeted by approved drugs. Some 700 approved drugs target GPCRs, with 80 percent of those treatments pursuing just six subfamilies of GPC…
Read guide →When faced with situations of real or perceived sudden danger the body sets in motion a series of physiological changes in preparation either for a fight or to take flight. This acute stress response (ASR) inc…
Read guide →The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new oral medicine to help lower cholesterol and, in the process, shown that a controversial program to speed up drug reviews may still be alive. The agency on Th…
Read guide →Social memory—the ability to recognize members of the same species—is the cornerstone of socialization. In neurological disorders such as schizophrenia, autism, and anxiety that are associated with aberrant so…
Read guide →Novel drug may reduce nausea, vomiting during GLP-1 therapy Key takeaways: - Adults taking NG101 had fewer semaglutide-induced events of nausea and vomiting than those receiving placebo. - Fewer adverse events…
Read guide →Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have developed an innovative delivery system that could significantly improve the effectiveness of peptide-based cancer vaccines, according to a …
Read guide →In a recent article published in Science, researchers reviewed clinical studies on the advantages of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medicines beyond glycemic and weight control. Study: The benefits of GLP-1 d…
Read guide →The three human RAS genes (NRAS, KRAS, and HRAS) encode four highly related RAS small GTPases (NRAS, KRAS4A, KRAS4B, and HRAS).1,2 RAS proteins operate as GDP-GTP regulated binary on-off switches which modulat…
Read guide →Caitlyn Miller’s interest in cancer started when her stepfather was diagnosed with oral cancer when she was 10 years old. His diagnosis kicked off a 14-year battle that included different treatments including …
Read guide →Research on nitric oxide supplements is mostly conflicting. A few studies support the benefits of it in heart health, vascular diseases, and elevated lipid levels. However, not all nitric oxide supplements and…
Read guide →Boost vs. Ensure: Which Nutritional Supplement Is Right for You? If you're concerned about the quality of your diet, you may turn to a nutritional supplement, such as Boost or Ensure. Both drinks are a good so…
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