This influx of calcium at the contact site attracts and activates a kinase called CaMKII, a protein known to be important in ...

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Cell signalling is the mechanism by which stimuli are transmitted via a signalling cascade to effector molecules that orchestrate the appropriate response. Types of cell signalling pathways ...

5-Fluorouracil and other p53-activating cytotoxic drugs promote increased expression of tumour-associated antigens and co-stimulatory molecules on tumour cells. These agents illustrate the ...

New research reveals that brain cells use a muscle-like signaling mechanism to relay information over long distances.

With the strong associations established in epidemiologic studies and a dearth of evidence on the actual mechanisms by which ...

Mitochondria, often seen as cellular powerhouses, play a surprising role in immune regulation. Researchers found that ...

Feb. 7, 2025 — A complex molecular machine, the spliceosome, ensures that the genetic information from the genome, after being transcribed into mRNA precursors, is correctly assembled into ...