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Alzheimer's-associated Enzyme Linked to Seizures

...els on the cell surface. The resulting scarcity of membrane sodium channels inhibited the path of neuronal signals into and through the cells. "We have found a molecular pathway by which BACE can modulate the activity of sodium channels on neuronal cell membranes," Nature Cell Biology quoted Kovacs, as sayi...

Alzheimers Disease Enzyme may Interfere With Brain Function

...tage-gated sodium channels, structures on the cell membrane that transmit electrochemical signal by admitting ...nels on the cell surface. The resulting deficit of membrane sodium channels inhibits the passage of neuronal signals into and through the cells. Neuronal sodi...

Human Membranes Crystal Structure may Help Tailor Asthma Drugs

...managed to reveal the crystal structure of a human membrane protein, LTC4 synthase, which has a major influenc...w-resolution information has been available on two membrane protein structures from human. Now, researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden believe that t...

Dangers Lurking in the Garden in Britain

...icin from chili peppers. This chemical is a mucous membrane irritant that causes the release of a substance that stimulates pain fibers and inflammation. This is especially painful when contaminated fingers transfer the chemical to the eyes or genitalia. To relieve the discomfort, it takes thorough and repeat...

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