The production and secretion of antibodies by human plasma cells (PCs) are two essential processes of humoral immunity. The secretion process relies on a group of proteins known as soluble ...

Bacterial type III secretion machines have adapted to carry out numerous functions, ranging from locomotion to protein delivery into nucleated cells. One of the most intriguing issues is the source of ...

Researchers have identified proteins that control mucous production and suggest clues to treating colon and airway diseases. New research reveals how healthy cells in our bodies produce mucins -- the ...

The system that allows the sharing of genetic material between bacteria -- and therefore the spread of antibiotic resistance -- has been uncovered by a team of scientists. Understanding the structure ...

Oxidative stress induced by 6-OHDA stimulates autophagy flux, which enhances STX17-mediated autolysosome formation, leading to the degradation of autophagosomal contents. However, in response to ...

The proteins responsible for the control of mucin secretions, a key component of protective mucus, have been established in two recent papers. Mucins, the vital proteins that compose the protective ...