Cell biology
Cracking cancer鈥檚 code through functional connections
A machine learning鈥揹erived protein cofunction network is transforming how scientists understand and uncover relationships between proteins in cancer.
Bacterial enzyme catalyzes body odor compound formation
Researchers identify a skin-resident Staphylococcus hominis dipeptidase involved in creating sulfur-containing secretions. Read more about this recent Journal of Biological Chemistry paper.
Pesticide disrupts neuronal potentiation
New research reveals how deltamethrin may disrupt brain development by altering the protein cargo of brain-derived extracellular vesicles. Read more about this recent Molecular & Cellular Proteomics article.
A look into the rice glycoproteome
Researchers mapped posttranslational modifications in Oryza sativa, revealing hundreds of alterations tied to key plant processes. Read more about this recent Molecular & Cellular Proteomics paper.
Proteomic variation in heart tissues
By tracking protein changes in stem cell鈥揹erived heart cells, researchers from Cedars-Sinai uncovered surprising diversity 鈥� including a potential new cell type 鈥� that could reshape how we study and treat heart disease.
Parsing plant pigment pathways
Erich Grotewold of Michigan State University, an 91亚色传媒 Breakthroughs speaker, discusses his work on the genetic regulation of flavonoid biosynthesis.
Calcium channel linked to cancer drug resistance
Researchers discover a protein associated with carboplatin-resistant retinoblastoma, suggesting this protein could be a promising therapeutic target. Read more about this recent Journal of Biological Chemistry paper.
Host fatty acids enhance dengue virus infectivity
Researchers in Germany find that viral replication depends on host enzymes that synthesize lipids, revealing potential metabolic targets for antiviral intervention. Read more about this recent Journal of Biological Chemistry paper.
Antibodies inhibit hyperactive protein disposal
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, identify an enzyme inhibitor, offering new tools to study diseases like cystic fibrosis, neurodegeneration and cancer. Read more about this recent Journal of Biological Chemistry paper.