The amino acid sequence of a protein encodes its three-dimensional structure and determines its biological function. Although researchers can readily generate proteins with altered amino acid ...

"For the first time, we have managed to capture the full structure of native RBP3 in pigs with a resolution of 3.67 Å. This ...

The specific structure of a protein determines its unique biological function. (click on image to enlarge) (Image: National Human Genom Research Institute) Proteins are built from a set of 20 standard ...

Their work suggested that this new function of RAD52 facilitates the survival of cancer cells. In the new study, Spies’ team ...

More insight into the process could improve crop productivity WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University scientists have discovered a key mechanism that regulates how plants develop chloroplasts, ...

In Greek mythology, Proteus, son of Poseidon and prophetic shepherd of sea-beasts, could foretell the future. The elusive sea god was difficult to capture as he assumed many forms—a lion, a serpent, ...

Why do problems occur with a special variant of 'protein glues', the split inteins, that severely limit their use in producing proteins? A team has now answered this question.

Northwestern University researchers have identified structural features in engineered cell receptors that correlate with ...

Although the rational protein design approach offers an increased possibility of beneficial alterations, it is not easy to accurately predict the sequence-structure-function relationship, particularly ...

"At this time, we don't know the function of BeeR," adds Dr. Bergeron. "Nonetheless, the identification of an actin-like protein forming a tubular structure transforms our understanding of the ...