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METTL family: A key regulator of cellular function in health and disease
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METTL family: A key regulator of cellular function in health and disease

August 20, 2024 by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion Association Modifications Involved in The Process of Gene Expression: From Transcription to Protein Activation and Depolymerization. Numerous processes are involved in gene expression. Histone modifications facilitate DNA transcription. DNA, in turn, undergoes modifications within proteins. mRNA modification is employed for nuclear and cytoplasmic localization. Once...

Protein activation in the brain may protect women against Alzheimer’s
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Protein activation in the brain may protect women against Alzheimer’s

by Karolinska Institutet Golgi staining of mouse brain tissue. Credit: Silvia Maioli laboratoryA new study at the Karolinska Institute suggests that activation of a certain brain protein can protect women from developing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. “Cholesterol turnover and sex hormones are modifiable factors. Our results suggest that they may serve as potential treatment...