The 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11DS) is a congenital multisystem disorder caused by deletion of a small region on the long arm of chromosome 22 (Edelmann et al, 1999; Shaikh et al, 2000).

The results, shown in humans, mice and flies, show that elevated plasma levels and a diet rich in this amino acid -- proline -- causes a more severe state of depression. Researchers from the Girona ...

The N-terminal proline-rich domain of human p53 has been shown to be important for the induction of apoptosis. However, the corresponding region in mouse and other species is not highly conserved and ...

A growing body of literature ties the gut microbiome to symptoms of depression in a seemingly circular relationship where each affects the other. However, many of the studies on this relationship ...

In a new study published in Nature Communications, a team of chemists has unveiled a radically simple way to attach a highly sought-after "molecular handle," known as the dichloromethyl group, onto ...

A new method of drug delivery using proline, an amino acid found in chicken feathers and skin tissue, could be used to limit the side effects of chemotherapy and repair important enzymes, new research ...

The transport of amino acids and other molecules across the cell's membrane plays a crucial role in the metabolism of cells and, therefore, in human health. Current research hints that cancer, cystic ...

Amino acids are the building blocks that form polypeptides and ultimately proteins. Consequently, they are fundamental components of our bodies and vital for physiological functions such as protein ...