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Effect of an autism-associated mutation on protein movements

A germline mutation of topoisomerase II B affects the movement of proteins in the nuclei of cells with this mutation. The study reveals that the mutation impacts nuclear dynamics and provides a platform to understand the biological relevance of such mutations.

Oncotarget: Replication-stress sensitivity in breast cancer cells

The study shows that the CTD and OD domains of mtp53 R273H play key roles in mutant p53 GOF, pertaining to processes associated with DNA replication. The authors investigated the role of these domains in cell proliferation, DNA replication, and cell cycle progression in breast cancer cells.

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Lighting the LAMP to reveal mystery of lysosomes

A new study using expanded genetic code technologies uncovers the structural aspect of how one protein functions in lysosomes for intracellular clearance. The research reveals that the homophilic interaction between LAMP2 molecules is crucial for their function on the lysosome membrane.

Bringing bad proteins back into the fold

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center identified a mechanism controlling the activity of chaperone proteins, which guide proteins into proper shapes. The findings shed light on hundreds of degenerative and neurodegenerative diseases caused by protein misfolding, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's.

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Molecular insights into spider silk

Researchers from the University of Würzburg have provided new insights into the molecular-level structural details responsible for spider silk's exceptional strength, extensibility, and biodegradability. The study suggests that a molecular clamp connecting protein building blocks contributes to the material's flexibility.

Arachnid Rapunzel: Researchers spin spider silk proteins into artificial silk

Scientists at Dalhousie University have developed a new method to create artificial spider silk using its molecular structure. By understanding the relationship between the protein's structure and function, researchers can now optimize smaller components before linking them together, making it easier to produce high-quality fibers.

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Researchers: Protein family key to helping plants adapt

Researchers at Purdue University have discovered a crucial protein family in plants that helps them adapt to stressful conditions. The AtCPL family, which controls gene activation, plays a vital role in regulating plant responses to environmental stresses such as salinity, cold, and drought.