Adenosine deaminase 2 (ADA2) has been identified as a regulator of toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) activation in response to nucleic acids, according to a recent study.

Researchers have successfully developed a modular synthetic translational coupling element (SynTCE), significantly enhancing ...

A researcher in Purdue University’s College of Science is developing a patent-pending platform technology that mimics the dual-layer structure of viruses to deliver nucleic acid (NA)-based therapies ...

In addition to their role in nucleic acids, purines are involved in various cellular ... Purine metabolism involves the synthesis and breakdown of purine nucleotides in cells. Disorders of purine ...

His approach was to observe the differences in nucleic acid (DNA and RNA) metabolism among protozoa, normal human cells, and abnormal cells (e.g., cancer cells, bacteria and viruses). Hoping to ...

A continuation of 84.550 with emphasis on metabolic pathways of amino acids and nucleic acid, biosynthesis of proteins and selected topics in molecular biology and various areas of biochemistry.

The inner shell condenses the nucleic acid; the outer shell protects it from the immune system so it can circulate freely and ...