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Nucleic acids-based drugs aim to fix the genetic problem at its source and emerge as a promising new class of drugs. Recent advances in this field enabled their approval for the treatment of orphan genetic diseases for which no cure was available.
A review summarizes how ATG7 is precisely programmed by genetic, transcriptional, and epigenetic modifications in cells and its functions, including the relationship between ATG7 and aging-related diseases.
This review introduces the basic principle of fluorescence and two-photon excitation microscopy that is aimed at novice and advanced microscopists highlighting current techniques, trends, and practical guides for live imaging optimization.
The snake venom toxins responsible for tissue damage, their mechanisms of action and pathological effects are reviewed, together with the search of novel therapeutic alternatives to abrogate their effects
An in-depth review compiling information about the effects of virus infections in protists and discussing how these interactions are important for cell biology, ecology and biotechnology.
The subthalamic nucleus is a highly evolutionary conserved brain region. Emerging studies reveal spatio-molecular heterogeneity leading to improved understanding of the organization of the STN and targeting for specific neurological disorders.