Glycans are chains of sugars that attach to cells through proteins or lipids, changing their chemical characteristics.

either caused by erroneous enzyme activity or lack of activity for a given transformation. Blocking pathogenic enzyme activity, therefore, constitutes an important strategy in drug design and ...

Glycans are chains of sugars that attach to cells through proteins or lipids, changing their chemical characteristics.

A study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry found a plant-derived flavonoid—a type of chemical compound—called sulfuretin blocked the activity of an enzyme involved in MS and cancer.

The "RNA world" hypothesis proposes that the earliest life on Earth may have been based on RNA—a single-stranded molecule ...

Scientists have discovered that the enzyme TYK2 modifies tau proteins, leading to their accumulation in the brain—a key ...

with intrinsic biocatalytic activity and broad antibacterial spectra, hold promise for controlling resilient biofilms. This ...

Many autoimmune diseases such as MG, as well as a range of other human illnesses, result from the inability to regulate the activity of ... discovered a family of enzymes that work to reduce ...

The study highlights FAAH's role in gut microbiota, showing its potential in improving growth and health in malnourished ...

IISc scientists have found a way to dismantle the protective biofilms of disease-causing bacteria using an enzyme from cows, ...

Researchers have discovered a family of enzymes that work to reduce IgG-mediated ... result from the inability to regulate activity of IgG antibodies -- collectively, these diseases are referred ...

Research shows that the breast cancer gene 1 (BRCA1) not only pushes accurate DNA repair to guard against cancer but promotes ...