Oncology & Cancer
Targeting ras with protein engineering
A review paper titled "Targeting Ras with protein engineering" has been published in Oncotarget.
Nov 27, 2023
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News tagged with cancer proteins
Oncology & Cancer
One protein is key to the spread of lung cancer: New study finds a way to stop it
A new study by Tulane University has uncovered a previously unknown molecular pathway that could be instrumental to halting lung cancer in its tracks.
Nov 27, 2023
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Immunology
New discovery furthers understanding of how critical immune cells are controlled during an infection
A recent publication from Audrey Gérard's lab looks at how a specific protein, called IFNγ, can coordinate CD8+ T cell responses during a flu infection.
Nov 21, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
MYC proteins: A potential target for new anti-cancer agents
MYC proteins play an important role in many types of cancer. A research team at the University of Würzburg has now succeeded in indirectly influencing these proteins—with clear consequences for the tumor.
Nov 7, 2023
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Medications
New cancer drug shows promise targeting genetic weakness in tumors
Imagine the body's cells are well-behaved students in the classroom. The "teachers" are tumor suppressor genes, and they make sure cells follow the rules. But when tumor suppressor genes are away, cells may go astray.
Nov 1, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers study the functions of B4GALT3 in cancer immunity
An old campaign slogan for cough syrup, "It tastes awful. And it works," seemed to imply that any sweet content might have diminished the medicinal effect.
Oct 26, 2023
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Medications
Research finds non-small cell lung cancer drug lorlatinib targets additional protein
Targeted cancer drugs are widely used because of their ability to inhibit specific proteins involved in cancer development with fewer side effects compared to chemotherapy drugs. But targeted therapies can often inhibit other ...
Oct 16, 2023
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Medical research
Research finds that targeting certain molecular interactions could yield new strategies for treating prostate cancer
Research led by Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has discovered that altering certain molecular interactions could yield new strategies for treating ...
Oct 6, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers report protein mutation creates 'super' T cells with potential to fight off cancer and infections
Using laboratory-grown cells from humans and genetically engineered mice, scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have evidence that modifying a specific protein in immune white blood cells known as CD8+ T cells can ...
Oct 3, 2023
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Genetics
Researchers identify structure in circadian mRNA that affects the sleep-wake cycle
Circadian rhythms, the internal biological clocks that regulate our daily activities, are essential for maintaining health and well-being. While the role of transcription in these rhythms is well-established, a new study ...
Oct 2, 2023
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