News tagged with molecular chaperone


The metabolic weathervane of cancer

Highly expressed in various cancers and known for its cytoprotective properties, TRAP1 protein has been identified as a potential target for antitumor treatments. As a result of the research conducted by Len Neckers, from ...

Cancer created Apr 01, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New cancer 'vaccine' shows future promise in treating and preventing metastatic cancers

Preclinical, laboratory studies suggest a novel immunotherapy could potentially work like a vaccine against metastatic cancers, according to scientists at Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center. Results from ...

Cancer created Feb 27, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Indian plant could play key role in death of cancer cells

Scientists at the Georgia Regents University Cancer Center have identified an Indian plant, used for centuries to treat inflammation, fever and malaria, that could help kill cancer cells.

Cancer created Feb 14, 2013 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers discover possible key to degenerative nerve diseases

(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and collaborators have discovered a powerful new protein in the eye of the fruit fly that may shed light on blinding diseases and other ...

Neuroscience created Nov 17, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Protecting cells: Evidence found for a neuronal switch to prevent neurodegenerative diseases

Scientists at Northwestern University report a surprising discovery that offers a possible new route for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. In a study of the transparent roundworm C. elegans, they found that a gene ...

Medical research created Aug 24, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Better treatment sought for acute lung injury

Patients can essentially drown in their own fluids when trauma and infection prompt blood vessels to leak, flooding millions of air sacs in their lungs.

Medical research created Aug 22, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Transcription factor is potential target for liver cancer treatment

Altering the body's metabolism could be an effective treatment for deadly liver cancer, researchers report.

Cancer created Jul 06, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Natural Alzheimer's weapon suggests better treatment

Scientists have shown a molecular chaperone is working like a waste management company to collect and detoxify high levels of toxic amyloid beta peptide found in Alzheimer's disease.

Medical research created Jun 20, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0