IISc scientists find a way to break down ‘biofilm barriers’ by using cow’s gut enzyme to aid entry of drugs
The IISc said that most of the disease-causing bacteria secrete matrix-like layers around themselves called biofilms. These ...
Scientists use cow gut enzyme to disrupt bacterial biofilms
Most of the disease-causing bacteria secrete matrix-like layers around themselves called biofilms. These biofilms act as ...
IISc-Bengaluru team uses enzyme in cow’s digestive tract to break bacteria’s defence wall
IISc scientists have found a way to dismantle the protective biofilms of disease-causing bacteria using an enzyme from cows, ...
New once-a-day pill, Xanamem, could be used to help slow the effects of Alzheimer’s
A once-a-day pill that targets the production of the stress hormone cortisol in the brain has the potential to be the “holy ...
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Breaking down bacterial barriers using bovine gut enzyme
These biofilms act as thick barriers limiting the entry of drugs and helping the bacteria become resistant ... has devised a ...
'Moonlighting' enzymes may lead to new cancer therapies
Researchers at the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG) reveal that metabolic enzymes known for their roles in energy ...
Genetic variation enhances cancer drug sensitivity in specific patient groups, study shows
By exploiting the genetic variation in cancer cells, an already approved cancer drug demonstrated enhanced effects against ...
Metabolic Enzymes Go Nuclear, Paving the Way for Breakthrough Cancer Cures
Metabolic enzymes, typically associated with energy production, are now discovered to also play essential roles in the nucleus, such as orchestrating cell division and DNA repair. This breakthrough, ...
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Researchers Reveal Why a Key Tuberculosis Drug Works Against Resistant Strains
The research also highlights potential avenues for repurposing existing drugs. Researchers found that trimethoprim and ...