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Corrected protein structure reveals drug targets for cancer, neurodegenerative diseases


August 13, 2015

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Protein Kinase C (PKC) is a family of enzymes that controls the activity of other proteins in a cell by attaching chemical tags. This simple act helps determine cell survival or death. When it goes awry, a number of diseases may result. In a study, researchers at the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine reveal a more accurate structure of PKC, providing new targets for fine-tuning the enzyme's activity as needed to improve human health.Full Story

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