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UT Health San Antonio study reveals how the liver’s internal clock may influence metabolism

Researchers at UT Health San Antonio have uncovered how the liver's internal clock coordinates the release of proteins that regulate metabolism. The findings suggest that understanding this internal clock could help guide future research on metabolic disease and inform optimal timing for meals and medication.

SourceThe University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 12, 2026

Tricky treats: Why pumpkins accumulate pollutants

A Kobe University team identified the cause of pollutant accumulation in pumpkins and their relatives, discovering that specific proteins bind to pollutants and transport them through the plant. By controlling these proteins' behavior, safer crops can be created and polluted soils can be cleaned.

SourceKobe University·JournalPlant Physiology and Biochemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 30, 2025
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Humans bite back by deactivating mosquito sperm

Researchers at the University of California - Riverside have discovered a way to deactivate mosquito sperm, preventing them from swimming to or fertilizing eggs. This breakthrough could help control populations of Culex mosquitoes that transmit infectious diseases like encephalitis and West Nile Virus.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalPLOS ONE·DateMar 16, 2023
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Scientists discover secreted protein helps both repair and grow muscles

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered a protein called PDGF-B that not only promotes muscle growth but also enhances myotube maturation, leading to increased contractile strength. The findings offer a game-changing approach to treating muscle injuries and atrophy.

SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalBiochemical and Biophysical Research Communications·DateJan 14, 2023

A quality-conscious protein

Researchers from University of Cologne and Technical University of Munich discovered that the signal peptidase complex plays a crucial role in quality control of membrane proteins. The complex cleaves faulty membrane proteins to initiate their degradation, maintaining cellular function. This discovery has important implications for und...

SourceUniversity of Cologne·JournalScience·TypeObservational study·DateDec 1, 2022
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New method to assess protein secretability on proteome-wide scale

A new tool called SECRiFY enables training of machine learning predictors of protein secretability, allowing for unprecedented studies on eukaryotic protein secretion. This method improves the predictability of protein manufacturing in biotechnology by identifying sequence properties that allow for secretory processing.

SourceVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)·JournalNature Communications·TypeNews article·DateNov 5, 2021

How proteins age

Researchers at UCSB have discovered a mechanism by which secreted proteins age and turn over, shedding light on a crucial aspect of health and disease. The discovery identifies over 600 proteins with molecular signs of aging and turnover, including regulators of proteolysis, blood coagulation, and immunity.

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 19, 2015

How proteins age

Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute have identified a mechanism by which secreted proteins age and turnover, shedding light on health and disease. The discovery highlights the importance of N-glycan remodeling and lectin recognition in regulating protein abundance.

SourceSanford Burnham Prebys·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 19, 2015
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Golgi lipids regulate protein trafficking

Golgi lipids play a crucial role in regulating protein trafficking, disrupting the organization of the Golgi apparatus and blocking certain proteins from being trafficked. The study found that PLA2 overexpression causes the fragmentation of the Golgi apparatus, similar to changes during mitosis.

SourceJCI Journals·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateOct 10, 2000