Behavior of Alzheimer-linked protein revealed
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 - 06:31
in Biology & Nature
Enzymes called kinases manage a wide range of cell processes, from metabolism, cell signaling, nutrient transport, and many others. Because they can affect so many different cell activities, kinases are tightly regulated within cells to make sure that the enzymes only act when necessary. Improperly activated kinases are linked to illnesses such as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. A group of scientists has uncovered a new mechanism for controlling the activation of a kinase implicated in Alzheimer’s disease, generating novel insights into how to control this protein’s activity.