Recent experiments also show that mutant misfolded extracellular matrix proteins such as cartilage oligomeric protein (COMP), collagens and matrilin 3 induce significant endoplasmic reticulum (ER ...

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The unusual properties of gallium have helped scientists to create delicate moulds that can be used to grow cultures of human ...

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Researchers at the NCI-Designated Cancer Center at Sanford Burnham Prebys describe two enzymes newly identified for their ...

Chonluten peptide, derived from thymic tissue, shows potential in cellular repair, immune modulation, and gene expression. Explore its hypothesized mechanisms in regenerative biology, structural ...