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

A study in the journal Pharmaceuticals has uncovered how specific genetic mutations in α2δ-1 and α2δ-3 proteins linked to ...

It does that by talking to the membrane fusion protein." More information: Chanwoo Lee et al, Exocyst stimulates multiple steps of exocytic SNARE complex assembly and vesicle fusion, Nature ...

The human genome encodes potentially thousands of tiny proteins that were previously overlooked. The search is on to find out ...

A recent study has uncovered how specific genetic mutations in α2δ-1 and α2δ-3 proteins linked to autism spectrum disorders (ASD) alter neuronal functionality. These mutations significantly reduce the ...

Researchers have developed a computational method to explicitly consider the impact of water while designing membrane receptors with enhanced stability and signaling, paving the way for novel drug ...

Adhesion GPCRs are a group of cell-surface sensors associated with many body functions and diseases. However, they are not yet sufficiently understood to be exploited for therapies. Scientists have ...

Scientists have identified nanoparticles that latch onto and destroy virus membranes, opening new possibilities for antiviral ...