In fact, each gene in cellular DNA contains the code for a unique protein structure. Not only are these proteins assembled with different amino acid sequences, but they also are held together by ...

Researchers have unveiled the first real look at a mitochondrial protein strongly linked to Parkinson's disease, revealing ...

TEDC1 and TEDC2, functions in generating centriolar triplet microtubules, and that this is crucial for the proper formation of centriolar subdomains and the stability of centrioles throughout the cell ...

Proteins are long molecules that must fold into complex three-dimensional structures to perform their cellular functions.

In a study published in PNAS, a multi-institutional research team led by Osaka University has revealed that the interaction between two specific proteins is crucial for ensuring that sperm cells ...

The modified program, known as AF_unmasked, can now predict extremely large and complex protein structures while ... But you can also have a draft of a structure that you feed into AlphaFold ...

This complex regulates S-palmitoylation of the proteins that are essential for generating functional sperm with the correct morphology," says Kaneda. Given that sperm shape and structure are key ...

Researchers found that TEX38 and ZDHHC19 co-localize on the plasma membrane of spermatids and mediate S-palmitoylation of ARRDC5, a crucial protein for spermatogenesis. Disrupting either TEX38 or ...

View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. While AlphaFold and the subsequent AI revolution in biology garnered a lot of attention, the foundational bricks for the strides made in protein ...

This complex regulates S-palmitoylation of the proteins that are essential for generating functional sperm with the correct morphology,” says Kaneda. Given that sperm shape and structure are key ...

Researchers say structure reveals many new ways to change PINK1, essentially switching it on, which will be "life-changing" for people with Parkinson’s disease.