In this diagram of G-protein-coupled receptor activation, the alpha, beta, and gamma subunits are shown with distinct relationships to the plasma membrane. After exchange of GDP with GTP on the ...

These proteins bind signals ... In contrast to prokaryotes, eukaryotic cells have not only a plasma membrane that encases the entire cell, but also intracellular membranes that surround various ...

cell plasma membrane receptor stimulation, for the functional role of the plasma protein antithrombin. Not only is the innovative method of receptor identification academically unique, but it is ...

Membrane proteins have been found to contain hidden pathways that can be exploited to alter cell behavior, potentially leading to the development of new or improved drugs.

All membranes, including the plasma membrane, actually act as a type of two-dimensional liquid. About half of the proteins in a cell are either inserted in the membrane (mostly sticking out) or bound ...

Nuclera, the biotechnology company accelerating protein expression and optimization through its benchtop eProtein Discovery™ system, today announced the addition of a new membrane protein workflow to ...

Discover how a structural breakthrough in the chikungunya virus is opening new avenues for antiviral drug development and ...

They aimed to understand how proteins and lipids work together to create a functional zone within the plasma membrane that responds to mechanical stress. Image Credit: ART-ur/Shutterstock.com The ...

Current neuroscience research on plasma membranes mainly focuses on proteins functionality ... new way of the regulation of chloride co-transporter activity linked with membrane lipid expression ...

Researchers say the work is a significant step forward in modeling protein-membrane interactions—resulting in a more accurate and scalable tool for studying cellular membranes, which could have ...