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This Protein Could Help Us Unravel The Mystery of Alzheimer’s

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The new research centers on the protein contactin-4 (CNTN4) – thought to play a role in neuronal network […] There are a lot of connected, moving biological parts in our brains, which makes the study of brain diseases particularly challenging.

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This Protein May Protect Against Alzheimer’s, Scientists Say

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

In the search for a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have zeroed in on a protein with protective effects. A new study reveals how cholesterol and inflammation in different types of human brain cells interact with a protein called ABCA7, which regulates how molecules pass through cell membranes.

Protein 215
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Blocking a Single Protein Could Prevent Nerve Damage Responsible For Alzheimer’s

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Scientists have identified a key protein in the development of Alzheimer’s disease which could prove critical in slowing or even halting the condition’s progress.

Protein 174
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For The First Time, Scientists Capture The Protein-Lipid Dance on Video

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Our bodies are alive with activity and packed with proteins jammed into fatty membranes or floating in and out of watery cells. Scientists have now, for the first time, captured the dance between the two: a liquid tango featuring proteins and fats as they would normally move in cells.

Protein 143
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Feinstein Institutes researchers discover new protein for sepsis treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

Researchers at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research have discovered a new protein that can be a potential therapeutic target for lethal sepsis. Led by Feinstein Institutes researcher Haichao Wang, the new study focuses on detecting protein mediators that might contribute to uncontrolled immune responses to lethal infections.

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Flashing Lights And a Clicking Sound Cleared Toxic Proteins in Alzheimer’s Mice

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Scientists have now demonstrated how stimulating high-frequency brain waves in mice can clear out the amyloid protein clumps associated with Alzheimer’s. Could Alzheimer’s disease one day be treated by flashes of light and clicks of sound?

Protein 171
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Protein Precision: “Harnessing Targeted Protein Degradation”

Roots Analysis

Proteins are the chains of amino acids linked together in different combinations and perform a wide variety of functions. However, continuous regulation of the cellular proteome is essential for maintaining the right balance of different proteins necessary for normal cellular function, survival, and proliferation.

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