Keeping it in the family

Article Abstract:

Married couple Philippa Marrack and John Kappler work together in immunology research. Their prime interest is focused on how T cells recognize antigens, allowing them to distinguish between cells. The couples' interest in autoimmune diseases has resulted in further research of superantigens.

Behavior, Antigen receptors, T cell, T cell antigen receptors, Immunologists

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SNAPs and SNAREs: protein hooks help vesicles grab cell membranes

Article Abstract:

Researchers at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center have found that SNAPs, or cytoplasmic proteins, are necessary for the fusion of membranes within cells of mammals. SNAREs are membrane proteins that serve as attachment points for SNAPs during the fusion process.

Proteins, Cell membranes

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