Why are there hotspot mutations in the TP53 gene in human cancers?
The p53 gene contains homozygous mutations in~ 50–60% of human cancers. About 90%
of these mutations encode missense mutant proteins that span~ 190 different codons …
of these mutations encode missense mutant proteins that span~ 190 different codons …
The function of plant PR1 and other members of the CAP protein superfamily in plant–pathogen interactions
Z Han, D **ong, R Schneiter… - Molecular plant …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The pathogenesis‐related (PR) proteins of plants have originally been identified as proteins
that are strongly induced upon biotic and abiotic stress. These proteins fall into 17 distinct …
that are strongly induced upon biotic and abiotic stress. These proteins fall into 17 distinct …
Using evolutionary data to make sense of macromolecules with a “face‐lifted” ConSurf
B Yariv, E Yariv, A Kessel, G Masrati, AB Chorin… - Protein …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The ConSurf web‐sever for the analysis of proteins, RNA, and DNA provides a quick and
accurate estimate of the per‐site evolutionary rate among homologues. The analysis reveals …
accurate estimate of the per‐site evolutionary rate among homologues. The analysis reveals …
EAACI molecular allergology user's guide 2.0
S Dramburg, C Hilger, AF Santos… - Pediatric Allergy and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Since the discovery of immunoglobulin E (IgE) as a mediator of allergic diseases in 1967,
our knowledge about the immunological mechanisms of IgE‐mediated allergies has …
our knowledge about the immunological mechanisms of IgE‐mediated allergies has …
Transcription factors interact with RNA to regulate genes
Transcription factors (TFs) orchestrate the gene expression programs that define each cell's
identity. The canonical TF accomplishes this with two domains, one that binds specific DNA …
identity. The canonical TF accomplishes this with two domains, one that binds specific DNA …
Landscape of mSWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complex perturbations in neurodevelopmental disorders
DNA sequencing-based studies of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) have identified a
wide range of genetic determinants. However, a comprehensive analysis of these data, in …
wide range of genetic determinants. However, a comprehensive analysis of these data, in …
NINJ1 mediates plasma membrane rupture during lytic cell death
Plasma membrane rupture (PMR) is the final cataclysmic event in lytic cell death. PMR
releases intracellular molecules known as damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) …
releases intracellular molecules known as damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) …
An orally bioavailable broad-spectrum antiviral inhibits SARS-CoV-2 in human airway epithelial cell cultures and multiple coronaviruses in mice
Coronaviruses (CoVs) traffic frequently between species resulting in novel disease
outbreaks, most recently exemplified by the newly emerged SARS-CoV-2, the causative …
outbreaks, most recently exemplified by the newly emerged SARS-CoV-2, the causative …
Direct activation of a bacterial innate immune system by a viral capsid protein
Bacteria have evolved diverse immunity mechanisms to protect themselves against the
constant onslaught of bacteriophages,–. Similar to how eukaryotic innate immune systems …
constant onslaught of bacteriophages,–. Similar to how eukaryotic innate immune systems …
[HTML][HTML] Visualization of translation and protein biogenesis at the ER membrane
M Gemmer, ML Chaillet, J van Loenhout… - Nature, 2023 - nature.com
The dynamic ribosome–translocon complex, which resides at the endoplasmic reticulum
(ER) membrane, produces a major fraction of the human proteome,. It governs the synthesis …
(ER) membrane, produces a major fraction of the human proteome,. It governs the synthesis …