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Lab-engineered proteins: A promising treatment for liver disease

The research group led by CIC biomaGUNE's Ikerbasque Research Professor Aitziber L. Cortajarena has developed an innovative anti-fibrotic and anti-tumor treatment by binding a synthetic protein to gold nanoclusters (small aggregates of approximately 6 atoms of gold). Conducted in

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Inverno redefine hábitos de suplementação dos brasileiros, aponta pesquisa

Inverno é a alta dos suplementos: mulheres impulsionam vendas de creatina e barrinhas de proteína disparam 190%. O recorte ajuda a contextualizar a pauta dentro de Fitness.

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Mais performance, menos fadiga: o papel da proteína na corrida

Potencialize sua corrida: a ciência da nutrição para corredores, focando em proteínas, recuperação e dicas de receitas práticas.

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Animal vs. plant protein: How beef and pea diets reshaped IBD severity in mice

New research sheds light on why red meat may worsen inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—and how other protein sources could help protect the gut.

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Hidden mechanism driving joint tissue growth in rheumatoid arthritis has been found

Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have identified a specialized population of immune cells that plays a central role in driving abnormal tissue growth in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), offering new insight into disease progression and potential treatment strategies. T

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Hidden protein linked to severe COVID-19 and lung disease risk

A genetic difference carried by nearly one in three people may increase the risk of severe COVID-19 and lung fibrosis by disrupting the function of a previously unknown protein, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.

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Immune cell–fibroblast crosstalk may be the key trigger of autoimmune diseases

In autoimmune disorders, immune cells targeting "self" proteins are mistakenly activated, resulting in abnormal expansion and responsiveness. These disorders are known to reduce patients' quality of life over a prolonged period. This can be attributed to CD4+ T cells, which play

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New COPD injection targets proteins in body to reduce inflammation

For the first time, patients have received a new injection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), thanks to research by King's College London.

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First 3D views of human cone opsins reveal how daylight vision reacts so fast

The retina of the human eye contains 6–7 million cone cells. These cells contain light-sensitive proteins known as cone opsins. They enable us to perceive our surroundings in detail in daylight. They allow us to see the world in thousands of colors: red strawberries, green leaves

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Special protein in the brain's cleansing system may contribute to loss of brain function i

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive and permanent loss of nerve cells in the brain. The breakdown causes memory loss, functional impairment and personality changes. In a new study published in Nature Aging, researchers found that the age-related reduction in a specific protein m

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Opposing protein pathways steer skin stem cells toward renewal or repair

Two proteins with opposing functions orchestrate the development and maintenance of healthy skin, Stanford Medicine researchers have found. Modulating their activity with topical drugs could reduce inflammation, aid wound healing and slow or halt the growth of skin cancer, the re

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Mito x verdade: tomar whey protein antes de dormir ajuda no ganho de massa?

A estratégia conhecida como “proteína pré-sono” tem sido estudada por pesquisadores, mas seus resultados dependem de alguns fatores

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