February 2023 in “Journal of Ginseng Research/Journal of ginseng research” New ginseng compounds may help treat degenerative diseases.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A protein called FERONIA helps control root hair growth in response to cold and low nitrogen by activating nutrient-sensing pathways in a plant called Arabidopsis.
288 citations,
January 2001 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” The study investigated the role of Gh/tissue transglutaminase II (Tgm2) by creating Tgm2 knockout mice, which were viable and phenotypically normal, indicating Tgm2 was not essential for reproduction or developmental apoptosis. The absence of Tgm2 did not affect α1-adrenergic receptor signaling or thymocyte apoptosis significantly, although Tgm2−/− thymocytes were more susceptible to dexamethasone-induced cell death. Tgm2−/− fibroblasts showed reduced adherence, suggesting Tgm2's involvement in cell attachment and spreading. Cardiovascular assessments showed no significant differences between Tgm2−/− and Tgm2+/+ mice, indicating minimal involvement in cardiovascular function. The study concluded that Tgm2 played a role in stabilizing apoptotic cells and fibroblast interaction with the extracellular matrix.
11 citations,
January 2012 in “Journal of cell science” Rac1 is essential for proper hair structure and color.
47 citations,
December 2019 in “Frontiers in immunology” A new mutation in the STING protein causes a range of symptoms and its severity may be affected by other genetic variations; treatment with a specific inhibitor showed improvement in one patient.