membrane protein
Cells Flip Lipids To Bend Their Membranes
Researchers have demonstrated that enzymes responsible for flipping lipids in the cell membrane play a role in the transport of external molecules into cells.
Artificial Membranes To Speed Up Drug Discovery
Scientists in Japan have developed a silicon chip that can act as an artificial membrane for the testing of drug side effects.
Using Light To Build Bridges In Cells
A genetically-engineered, light-sensitive protein has allowed scientists to measure and manipulate protein-membrane interactions in living cells.
Maintaining The Delicate Balance In The Eyes
Scientists have identified the enzyme that maintains the balance between two key processes that control the size of light-sensitive membranes in the eyes.
Fishing Out The Binding Partners Of Membrane Proteins
A yeast-inspired method to study how membrane proteins interact with other proteins could lead to new drugs targeting cell surface signaling molecules.
Teasing Out Protein Folding With Tiny Tweezers
Scientists were able to observe the folding and unfolding of a single membrane protein using magnetic tweezers.
