Sentences with phrase «block production of proteins»

«You can selectively block production of proteins from viral mRNAs that rely more heavily on this factor,» Pelletier says.

Now that the sequence of the PfEMP1 genes and proteins is known, it may be possible to screen for drugs to block the production of the proteins, and so prevent infected cells sticking to capillaries.

By binding to RNAs, they can block the production of proteins, or alter their form.

In theory, blocking the production of proteins encoded by these genes could delay or prevent people becoming ill.

They used a technique called RNA interference (RNAi) to block the production of a protein that helps make the barrier impermeable (PNAS, DOI: 10.1073 / pnas.0908561106).

The researchers also identified the target molecule of miR - 192: miR - 192 blocks the production of a protein which is known to promote cancer progression.

Now Javier Menendez at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago and his team have shown that oleic acid, the major fatty acid component of olive oil, blocks the production of a protein that boosts the growth of breast cancer cells.

Not exact matches

Friedman's group was able to track down the mutation in the obese mice and found that it blocked production of a particular protein hormone, which they named leptin.

A protein - blocking compound has been found to impair sperm production in mice without the use of hormones

Kenneth Mann, a biochemist at the University of Vermont in Burlington, does not doubt that blocking these anticoagulant pathways will increase the production of thrombin, a key protein in clotting, but he does not think that these therapies will necessarily work for everyone.

The research suggests that a cytokine produced by inflammatory cells near a prostate tumor induces cancer cells to decrease production of a protein that blocks metastasis.

By integrating the gp41 protein into the vaccine, researchers try to trigger the production of antibodies that would block the entrance of HIV into human cells.

Their work could overcome a stumbling block for gene therapy by ensuring that a gene is actually inserted into a target cell's chromosome, where it will order the production of therapeutic proteins.

But fish with a normal copy of the gene can't cope when researchers artificially block protein production from the same gene.

Inhibiting either of these enzymes would block the production of toxic Aβ peptides; however, attempts to inhibit gamma - secretase caused problems in clinical trials because the enzyme also cleaves more than 20 other proteins important for normal physiology.

The therapy consists in injecting into the hippocampus - a region of the brain essential to memory processing - a gene which causes the production of a protein blocked in patients with Alzheimer's, the «Crtc1» (CREB regulated transcription coactivator - 1).

Further investigation revealed that 20 of these triplets identified amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, and the remainder contained instructions for when to start and stop protein production.

CRISPR technique blocks production of rogue proteins responsible for Huntingtons disease in mouse brain

The wired mice were given a drug that blocks production of the light - sensitive proteins.

To circumvent this problem, the investigators examined in mice whether a regimen of the chemotherapy drugs pentostatin and cyclophosphamide (PC) could block production of the antibodies that neutralize the anthrax toxin proteins.

The beauty of RNAi is that it selectively blocks production of target proteins in a cell, a finding that garnered a Nobel Prize in 2006.

So one of the major questions we're exploring is whether we can find proteins that can target the transcription factors and block this excessive production.

After extracting tissue and isolating the stem cells, the researchers exposed the cells to Wnt3a — a human protein that switches on insulin production — and also to an antibody that blocks a natural inhibitor of insulin production.

Previously, Walter's team discovered that ISRIB (short for «integrated stress response inhibitor») blocks this aspect of the cellular stress response by enhancing the activity of a protein called eIF2B, which helps keep a key protein production line operating in stressed cells.

But if the accumulation of a protein leads to a toxic function, you want to lower production of the protein to block its detrimental effect.»

In a report published on September 30 in Nature Genetics, Katsanis and his team used a small transparent fish, zebrafish, to literally watch what happened if they chemically blocked the production of three proteins that are required for primary cilia function during the period when a fish egg develops into a grown up, fully - finned fish.

Lysine is another one of the building blocks of protein that's essential for muscle growth, energy production and maintaining bone density and cardiovascular health.

1) Phytonutrients: * Occur naturally in fruits and vegetables * Promote the function of the immune system * Help fight off viruses as well as reduce inflammation * Associated with the treatment and / or prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease 2) Enzymes: * Responsible for metabolic processes that occur within a cell and are necessary for sustaining life * Assist and play a large role in digestion, energy production, blood coagulation and contraction of muscles 3) Amino Acids: * The basic building blocks of protein * Absorption of amino acids is essential for your metabolism 4) Essential Fatty Acids: * Reduce the risk of heart disease and some forms of cancer * Improve mood * Decrease inflammation 5) Vitamins: * Essential for the normal growth and development of all human beings * Healthy maintenance of cell tissues and organs * Help process proteins, carbohydrates and fats required for utilization 6 & 7) Macro and Trace Minerals: * Involved in electrolyte balance of body fluids * Essential for normal cellular activity * Provide hardness to bones and teeth

It's particularly rich in B - vitamins, amino acids — which are the building blocks of protein and heavily influence neurotransmitter production and mood — and Vitamin D3, which is notoriously difficult to get from food, the only other sources being egg yolks and fish, in addition to the sun.

Amino Acids are the building blocks of protein and have various functions related to energy production during and after exercise so they are needed in adequate amounts.

Vitamin A also reduces your production of keratin, the protein that clumps your dead skin cells together into pore - blocking, acne causing blobs.

Arsenic is particularly evil for acne; it can dramatically rev up production of keratin, the protein that glues dead skin cells together into pore - blocking clumps.

The IV therapy consists of amino acids (the natural building block of protein) combined with vitamins and nutrients is administered intravenously in order to flood the brain, restoring neurotransmitters, manufacturing new neurotransmitters and receptors which promotes healing of the damaged area of the brain and allows for increased cellular energy production.

Protein: Proteins are the building blocks for mother's muscles, teeth, and bones - and also vital to normal growth patterns babies, and for production of immune system antibodies.