News tagged with muscle protein


Researchers find protein induces non-shivering muscle heat generation

(Medical Xpress)—A team of researchers working in Ohio has found evidence that suggests that the protein sarcolipin, normally a calcium regulator pump, also serves as a means of causing muscles to generate body heat independent ...

Medical research created Sep 10, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 2 | with audio podcast report

Tension on gut muscles induces cell invasion in zebrafish intestine, mimicking cancer metastasis

The stiffness of breast tissue is increasingly recognized as an important factor explaining the onset of breast cancer. Stiffening induces molecular changes that promote cancerous behavior in cells. Bioengineering ...

Cancer created Sep 07, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Research yields two 'firsts' regarding protein crucial to human cardiac function

Florida State University researchers led by physics doctoral student Campion Loong have achieved significant benchmarks in a study of the human cardiac protein alpha-tropomyosin, which is an essential, molecular-level ...

Cardiology created Aug 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research identifies mechanism responsible for eye movement disorder

A research team from King's College London and the University of Exeter Medical School has identified how a genetic mutation acts during the development of nerves responsible for controlling eye muscles, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Aug 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Real-life spider men using protein found in venom to develop muscular dystrophy treatment

While Spider-Man is capturing the imagination of theatergoers, real-life spider men in Upstate New York are working intently to save a young boy's life.

Medical research created Jul 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Strong communication between brain and muscle requires both having the protein LRP4

Communication between the brain and muscle must be strong for us to eat, breathe or walk. Now scientists have found that a protein known to be on the surface of muscle cells must be present in both tissues ...

Neuroscience created Jul 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Blood test predicts death from heart problems after surgery

(Medical Xpress) -- A blood test can predict whether patients are likely to die of a heart attack in the month after surgery, according to an international study involving thousands of patients.

Surgery created Jul 04, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers review muscular dystrophy therapies

Leading muscular dystrophy researcher Dean Burkin, of the University of Nevada School of Medicine summarizes the impact of a new protein therapeutic, MG53, for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy ...

Medical research created Jun 22, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Human antibody for dengue virus isolated

(Phys.org) -- A group of scientists in Singapore and the UK have isolated a human antibody capable of effectively neutralizing the mosquito-borne dengue virus. Dengue fever is currently incurable and infects ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jun 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 1 | with audio podcast report

'Master molecule' may improve stem cell treatment of heart attacks

Johns Hopkins researchers have discovered that a single protein molecule may hold the key to turning cardiac stem cells into blood vessels or muscle tissue, a finding that may lead to better ways to treat heart attack patients.

Cardiology created Jun 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Research debunks bodybuilding myth: Growth-promoting hormones don't stimulate strength

New research from scientists at McMaster University reveals exercise-related testosterone and growth hormone do not play an influential role in building muscle after weightlifting, despite conventional wisdom suggesting otherwise.

Medical research created Jun 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Professor conducting study to determine whether supplements help muscles grow

Nutritional supplements are often associated with athletes and body builders, but a University of Kansas professor is conducting a research project to determine whether they are in fact, effective and if they might be able ...

Other created May 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Aggregating instead of stabilizing: New insights into the mechanisms of heart disease

Malformed desmin proteins aggregate with intact proteins of the same kind, thereby triggering skeletal and cardiac muscle diseases, the desminopathies. This was discovered by researchers from the RUB Heart and Diabetes Center ...

Medical research created May 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Newly discovered protein makes sure brain development isn't 'botched'

(Medical Xpress) -- Johns Hopkins scientists have discovered a protein that appears to play an important regulatory role in deciding whether stem cells differentiate into the cells that make up the brain, as well as countless ...

Neuroscience created May 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Japanese researchers show that acupuncture can improve skeletal muscle atrophy

A team of Japanese researchers will reveal study results Monday at the Experimental Biology 2012 meeting that show how acupuncture therapy mitigates skeletal muscle loss and holds promise for those seeking improved mobility ...

Medical research created Apr 23, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0