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New research data on the regulation of hormone-dependent breast cancer

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Notch proteins are key regulators of growth and differentiation of both normal and cancer cells. Researchers in Turku, Finland, have now demonstrated that the activities of distinct Notch family members are modified differently by phosphorylation.

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Research uncovers how to target dormant breast cancer cells

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Their research, published in the journal Cancer Discovery , reveals the role of epigenetics in controlling how cancer cells can become dormant – and suggests a strategy to target it before the cells wake up. To reduce their risk of relapse, patients undergo five to ten years of hormone therapy to target any remaining cancer cells.

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Exercise hormone may modulate genes associated with replication of novel coronavirus

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Brazilian researchers observed that in uninfected adipocytes, the hormone irisin altered the expression of genes that regulate ACE-2, which encodes a protein to which the virus binds in order to invade human cells.

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Dopamine regulates insulin secretion through a complex of receptors, finds new study

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Diabetes is a lifelong, chronic health condition caused by abnormalities in the body’s production and use of the hormone insulin. Research has shown that the feel-good hormone, dopamine (DA), plays a key role in how the body regulates the production of insulin.

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#news #biotech The plant hormone auxin may promote disease by regulating virulence gene expression

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Biotechnology, Pharma and Biopharma News – Research – Science – Lifescience ://Biotech-Biopharma-Pharma: The plant hormone auxin may promote disease by regulating virulence gene expression.Scientists have long known that the plant hormone auxin controls many aspects of plant growth, development, … Continue reading →

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New Skoltech sensor tracks ‘stress hormone’ in real time

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Skoltech researchers have developed a prototype of a fluorescence-based sensor for continuous detection of cortisol concentrations in real time, which can help monitor various health conditions. Cortisol, a steroid hormone commonly known as the “stress hormone,” plays a significant role in the regulation of a range of […].

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Researchers identify estrogen-regulated brain circuit that helps females control obesity

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Seeking to better understand the key role the female hormone estrogen plays in maintaining energy balance and weight control, a group led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine looked into estrogen interactions with specific brain regions that provide these anti-obesity benefits.