Low levels of a single enzyme influence pathway to malignancy in colorectal cancer, scientists find
The transformation of healthy cells into invasive colorectal tumors is an extraordinarily complex process involving numerous ...
Novel enzyme can extract valuable compounds from plant waste using a green chemistry approach
About 98% of lignin created as a forestry by-product from plants is discarded, but a new enzyme could be the key to ...
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Enzyme engineering breaks out of the cell
A new approach to enzyme engineering has overcome many of the operating challenges associated with large-scale bio-based ...
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Non-Active Site Mutations Drive Enzyme Adaptation to Low Temperatures
Enzymes initially developed in high-temperature environments and subsequently adapted to cooler conditions as the Earth underwent a cooling phase.
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Bioinspired sensor monitors your metabolism in real time
Researchers at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have developed a tiny sensor that can help keep tabs on ...
Superoxide's role in enzyme-driven drug synthesis uncovered
Enzymes, the core catalysts in life, drive critical biological processes ranging from metabolic regulation to energy ...
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What is histamine intolerance and how to manage it
This means histamine levels can accumulate in the body and cause symptoms similar to an allergic reaction. Typically, this occurs due to the reduced activity of an enzyme in the small intestine ...
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Novel enzyme found in gut bacteria could revolutionize prebiotic research
Initially, the enzyme showed no activity towards natural β-galactosides. However, when reactions were conducted in the presence of a nucleophile mutant, α-D-galactosyl fluoride (α-GalF ...