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Study finds novel therapeutic avenues in bone repair
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Birmingham researchers have proven PEPITEM, a naturally occurring peptide (small protein) has potential as a novel therapy for osteoporosis and other illnesses that entail bone loss, with specific advantages over conventional medications.
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Research finds new ways to trap influenza A and Ebola virus
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
In an interdisciplinary approach, research teams from Heidelberg University and Heidelberg University Hospital investigated the final stages of viral penetration using electron tomography and computer simulations. In the case of influenza A, they were able to determine how the immune system
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Natural peptides may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes, other obesity-related
Updated : 3 years ago IST
An innovative strategy to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and other obesity-related disorders including hepatic steatosis may exist thanks to a peptide (small protein) called PEPITEM, according to recent research (fatty liver).
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Natural peptides may tackle 'root cause' of obesity-related conditions
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to new research, a peptide (small protein) called PEPITEM could provide a game-changing approach to lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes and other obesity-related diseases like hepatic steatosis (fatty liver).
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Researchers give new insights into treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
In Alzheimer's disease, a small protein known as amyloid beta misfolds to intermediates that aggregate into larger macromolecular structures known as fibrils and plaques
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Study finds Alzheimer's disease risk connected to newly discovered protein
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 21 (ANI): According to a new USC study, a mutation in a newly discovered small protein is connected to a significant increase in the risk for Alzheimer's disease, expanding the known gene targets for the disease and presenting a new potential avenue for treatment.
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New method of inciting immunological responses is revealed
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 17 (ANI): Small proteins, called chemokines, that direct immune cells toward sites of infection can also form DNA-bound nanoparticles that can induce chronic, dysfunctional immune responses, according to a new study.
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Researchers develop new material to treat wounds, can protect against resi
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Gothenburg [Sweden], May 11 (ANI): A team of researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, has developed a new material that prevents infections in wounds - a specially designed hydrogel, that works against all types of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant ones.
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Structure of FAT10 protein analyzed!
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 03 (ANI): A new study has identified the existence of inefficient FAT10 system- a small protein with a huge effect.
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This protein cuts flu death risk, improves symptoms
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 30 (ANI): Scientists showed that a small protein, called retrocyclin-101 (RC-101), could potentially improve the symptoms and mortality associated with the flu and possibly other types of infectious illness as well.
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