Once modified by various GAGs, PGs can be transported from the Golgi to the cell surface, embedded in the membrane, and exert physiological functions. 3 Physiology and pathology of the glycocalyx The ...

As NS4A and NS4B are both transmembrane viral proteins that span the ER membrane ... of pathogenesis by interacting with host cell regulatory proteins, such as complement system components, the ...

The fatty membrane surrounding every living cell is a vibrant environment where countless biological processes take place.

This influx of calcium at the contact site attracts and activates a kinase called CaMKII, a protein known to be important in ...

Plants droop and shed their leaves when parched, but with a splash of water, their stems regain strength and their leaves ...

New research reveals that brain cells use a muscle-like signaling mechanism to relay information over long distances.

A new study shows how an anticancer drug triggers an “outside in” signal that gets it sucked into a cancer cell. The work, published Jan. 29 in Nature Communications, reveals a new signaling mechanism ...

Researchers have succeeded in creating a close connection between individual cells and organic electronics. The study lays the foundation for future treatment of neurological and other diseases with ...

The system of cross-membrane channels, created by DNA nanorobots, allows an efficient passage of certain molecules and substances into the cells. Most importantly, these channels are large and can ...