To address the challenge of controlling protein activation in living animals for gain-of-function studies, researchers from Peking University led by Professors Chen Peng and Wang Chu recently ...

A protein-heavy diet may increase cardiovascular disease risk by setting off an immune response that drives atherosclerotic plaque formation, new research suggests. When more than 22% of daily ...

G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) are proteins triggered by ligands (protein-binding chemicals) from outside cells to transmit signals inside the cell. These signals are transmitted primarily ...