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Nicholas' Story

Waking up Anna Evoluition of Caffeine Biosynthesis enzymes

Happy Blue Baby; doi:10.25334/2R67-W933;

Molecules explored: Hemoglobin, including structures of native, mutant, and variant proteins

Nicholas' Story; doi:10.25334/H82J-3C28;

Molecules explored: Hemoglobin, including structures of native, mutant, and variant proteins; and complexes with drugs and gene therapy approaches

Waking up Anna; doi:10.25334/Y88F-9279;

Molecules explored: GABA-A receptor - a chloride ion channel

Evolution of Caffeine Biosynthesis Enzymes; doi:10.25334/225Z-KR22;

Molecules explored:Caffeine biosynthesis methyltransferases and their evolutionary relationships

SARS-CoV-2 and ACE2 Piwi matters

LDH-Malaria

COVID-19: Molecular Basis of Infection; doi:10.25334/HQCA-QD59;

Molecules explored: SARS-Cov-2 and SARS-CoV Spike protein complexes with Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2)

Piwi Matters; doi:10.25334/ZM3H-4149;

Molecules explored: Fruit fly Piwi protein structure, function, and design

A Case of Severe Insulin Resistance; doi:10.25334/DTTA-WW18;

Molecules explored: Akt-2 kinase protein and mutation in insulin signaling

Maria vs Malaria; doi:10.25334/RSGM-5K80

Molecules explored: Lactate Dehydrogenase (parasitic and human), in complex with the coenzyme NADH and a competitive inhibitor.

Long awaited diagnosis over the holidays poison-to-medicine Baby-holding-finger Petri-dish with resistant N.gonorrhea

Variant Acid β-Glucosidase and Gaucher disease; doi:10.25334/JGJW-J640

Molecules explored: acid β-glucosidase and an inhibitor and the enzyme.

From Poison to Medicine; doi:10.25334/SYD0-0Q50

Molecules explored: Acetylcholinesterase and its inhibitors

Daisy's Doula Jobdoi:10.25334/G7K6-V828

Molecules explored: deubiquitinating enzyme STAM-binding protein (STAMBP)

Rise of Antibiotic Resistance: Gonorrhea; doi:10.25334/HQF5-V395

Molecules explored: Penicillin-binding protein (PBP2) from Neisseria gonorrhoeae, alone or with cephalosporin ligands bound

Missy's Story Interview      

Missy's Story

Molecules explored: Native and mutant Isocitrate dehydrogenase 2 bound to the drug (enasidenib).

     

 

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