A structure called “the microtubule network” is a crucial part of our nervous system.
It acts as a transportation system within nerve cells, carrying essential proteins and enabling cell-to-cell communications. But in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, ALS, and Parkinson’s, this...
Cell-Permeable Peptide Hampers Inflammation and Atherosclerosis in Mice, Report Investigators in Atherosclerosis - sometimes called "hardening of the arteries" - is a leading cause of death and morbidity in Western countries. A cell-permeable peptide containing the NF-kB nuclear localization...
Investigators at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles have found that unlike adults, levels of serum beta-natriuretic peptide (BNP) do not increase in pediatric trauma patients with serious head injuries. Serum BNP is a hormone produced by the heart. Blood levels of BNP rise as the heart is required...