Timing is everything—including, possibly, when treating cardiovascular disease. By administering a drug-like compound in mice at a certain point during the circadian cycle, researchers were able to slow atherosclerosis while minimizing side effects, according to a recent study in Cell … Continue reading
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Journal Club: Timed treatment fends off hardening of arteries in mice
Categories: Biochemistry | Journal Club | Medical Sciences | Physiology
Tagged atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, CCL2, CCR2, circadian rhythms, myeloid cells, plaque
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Journal Club: ATP could help proteins dissolve in cells, prompting a rethink about its function and evolution
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is widely considered biology’s “energy currency”. A crucial player in cell function, it stores and releases energy for enzymatic reactions in its phosphate bonds. But cells typically hoard amounts of ATP several hundred-fold higher than that needed … Continue reading
Categories: Biochemistry | Cell Biology | Journal Club
Tagged Alzheimer's disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ATP, plaque
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