Protein translocation is an essential, nano-scale dynamic process that facilitates the movement of proteins across cellular ...

Plants droop and shed their leaves when parched, but with a splash of water, their stems regain strength and their leaves unfurl. This dramatic transformation is a clear signal for us to reach for ...

Breakthrough study in Nature Materials reveals DNA nanorafts reshape synthetic cells for controlled membrane dynamics and ...

These include some obvious mechanical activities such as endocytosis, cell motility and membrane resealing, but also others, such as replication and transcription. Taking the motor proteins as an ...

This work presents a membrane-targeted azobenzene (MT) as light-responsive tool for cell stimulation. MT photoisomerization ...

In addition, AM2H10 was validated for its effectiveness against influenza virus by blocking ion influx through adamantane-sensitive and -resistant M2 channels. LNDs demonstrate superiority in ... has ...

By analyzing E. coli protein levels, scientists found a surplus of membrane shuttle proteins that may play a role in ...

In the pursuit of carbon neutrality, the world is undergoing a third energy revolution driven by renewable energy sources and supported by various types of batteries. Hydrogen energy, as a zero-carbon ...

Feb. 18, 2025 — Viruses, like those that cause COVID-19 or HIV, are formidable opponents once they invade our bodies. Antiviral treatments strive to block a virus or halt its replication ...

When transferring signals, they change their electrical charge by regulating the concentration of sodium or potassium ions via ion channels. These channels are located in the cell membrane and work ...

This membrane protects the cell from its surroundings and divides ... transports protein sections through the membrane using a channel that ensures their passage, the YidC flattens a certain ...