A receptor involved in normal physiological processes may also drive breast cancer growth when overexpressed.

The human P2X4 receptor plays an important role in chronic pain, inflammation and some types of cancer. Researchers at the University of Bonn and the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) have now discovered ...

A study carried out by the University of Bonn and the University Hospital Bonn throws light on how an important receptor can be inhibited. The human P2X4 receptor plays an important role in chronic ...

The research, published June 4 in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, identifies critical connections between activity of the epilepsy drug perampanel and the resulting movements of the AMPA ...

Researchers examine the thermodynamic properties of the interaction of the histamine H1 receptor with geometric isomers of the antihistamine drug doxepin Recently, the importance of drug design based ...

Three cheap hygroscopic salt solutions on carbon nanotube sensors distinguish nine toxic gases, including warfare agents, without engineered receptor molecules. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Many toxic gases, ...

Neuroinflammation drives the progression of neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis ...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Olfactive Biosolutions, a leader in ectopic and chemosensory receptor technology, recently filed a U.S. patent for Protenx, a proprietary line of breakthrough ...

As key molecules on the surface of immune cells, Fc receptors are the core hub of antibody-mediated effector functions. They play an irreplaceable role in physiological processes such as ...

Opioid drugs are highly effective at relieving pain but come with severe drawbacks. Their side effects range from dizziness to potentially fatal respiratory depression. Their illegal use contributes ...