Corrected protein structure reveals drug targets for cancer, neurodegenerative diseases
Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 14:20
in Biology & Nature
Protein Kinase C is a family of enzymes that controls the activity of other proteins in a cell by attaching chemical tags. That simple act helps determine cell survival or death. When it goes awry, a number of diseases may result. In a study, researchers reveal a more accurate structure of PKC, providing new targets for fine-tuning the enzyme's activity as needed to improve human health.