Sentences with phrase «production of particular proteins»

siRNAs are very small molecules that carry genetic information to cells, but unlike DNA that can turn genes on, siRNA interferes with the production of particular proteins and can turn cancer genes off.

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.

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In the past year, biologists have been using the natural form of GFP to track the production of individual proteins or the activity of particular genes in living cells.

An international group of researchers led by Professor Christoph Hess from the Department of Biomedicine at the University of Basel and University Hospital Basel have now found a structure that accounts for the rapid immunologic memory of particular immune cells (CD8 + memory T cells): these important memory cells form multiple connections between mitochondria — the powerhouses of cells — and the endoplasmic reticulum, the site of protein production.

He also found ways to coax microbes into producing abundant copies of a particular protein, and he invented powerful chemical switches that allowed him to trigger protein production.

By inhibiting the activity of a particular component of the human TREX complex, UAP56, it prevents the common viral protein from taking advantage of its protective effect, thereby inhibiting virus replication and production of infectious particles.

Creatine's ability to increase muscular hypertrophy is derived largely from the fact that it is able to trigger creation of new muscle cells, increase protein synthesis in the muscles and decrease the production of myostatin which depletes muscle tissue, while at the same time increase the release of particular hormones that promote muscle building like IGF - 1 (Insulin Growth - like Factor) and testosterone.

In particular, reductions in the production of healthy stomach hydrochloric acid vital for digestion of protein foods and its preparation for amino acid absorption.

In particular, hemp protein is a quality source of the amino acids — arginine and histidine; along with the sulfur - containing amino acids methionine and cysteine — needed in the production of vital enzymes.

Areas of particular expertise include protein purification, characterization, formulation, process development, analytical development and production.