Not Signed In - Study Reveals How Cells Destroy Faulty Proteins In Cystic Fibrosis
Tue, 15 Aug 2006 05:00 AM EST
... The cellular system that degrades faulty proteins created by the cystic fibrosis gene has been identified by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill scientists. Turning off the degradation system allows some proteins to regain their proper shape, offering a new avenue for treatments aimed at curing the disease. [click link for full article] ...
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