Glimpsing Myelin's protein glue
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Recent research has found that myelin protein P(sub0) acts like glue to keep an axon's insulating layers wrapped and perfectly spaced. In a related study 29 known disease-causing mutations in P(sub0) have been mapped to specific defects in the glue, which lead to breakdown of the myelin.
Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1996
Research, Genetic aspects, Myelin proteins, Nervous system diseases
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1996
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Life-death balance within the cell
Article Abstract:
Research indicates that tumor necrosis factor triggers a biochemical pathway leading to apoptosis but also activates a molecule called nuclear factor kappa B capable of blocking the pathway. Research implications for cancer therapy are discussed.
Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1996
Care and treatment, Physiological aspects, Cell death, Cancer, Cancer treatment, Tumor necrosis factor
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1996
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