Protein binding
Researchers at Northwest A&F University in China have investigated the role of fatty acid binding proteins (Fabps) in largemouth bass. Fabps are crucial in multiple biological processes, including immune defense, growth, and stress tolerance, but their functions in fish, especially in response to high-temperature stress, are not well
Biochemistry
Investigators at Tianjin University of Science and Technology have conducted a study to characterize the digestive behaviors of lactoferrin (LF) produced by freeze-drying (F-LF) and spray-drying (S-LF) methods in the elderly gastrointestinal (GI) environment. The researchers used an in vitro dynamic digestion system (DHSI-IV) to simulate GI conditions and found
Biochemistry
Researchers have discovered that sensory appendage proteins (SAPs) play a vital role in mosquito survival and vector competence, according to a recent study published in PLOS One. The study, which was conducted by a team of researchers from the ICMR-National Institute of Malaria Research, found that among the six identified
Biochemistry
Researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine have made significant findings on the effects of septin modifiers on mitochondrial dynamics and immune responses. According to the study, forchlorfenuron (FCF) was the first small molecule identified to modify septins, disrupting their organization and promoting mitochondrial fragmentation. A more
Biochemistry
Researchers at Jackson Memorial Hospital have conducted a new study on the predictive value of biomarkers for traumatic brain injury (TBI). The study, published in the journal Neurology, explored the relative effectiveness of four biomarkers (S100 calcium-binding protein B, glial fibrillary acidic protein, neuron-specific enolase, and ubiquitin carboxy-terminal hydrolase L1)
Biochemistry
Researchers from the University of Illinois conducted a study to investigate the impact of microbial phytase and vitamin D on the digestibility of calcium and phosphorus in growing pigs. The study, published in the Journal of Animal Science, aimed to test the hypothesis that these two factors have additive effects
Biochemistry
A team of researchers at Oklahoma State University has made significant discoveries about the role of pheromone-binding proteins in pest control. Their study, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, highlights the potential of these proteins as molecular targets for sustainable agriculture and biodiversity conservation. The researchers used
Biochemistry
A recent study published in Scientific Reports has revealed that fatty acid-binding proteins (FABPs) play a significant role in the malignant progression of various human cancers. The research, conducted by a team at Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, analyzed the expression levels of FABP family genes across different cancer types
