Optically pure alcohols are prevalent motifs in natural products and pharmaceuticals, driving the development of effective ...

A pair of recent papers helps clear up a longstanding mystery about the enzyme particulate methane monooxygenase (pMMO). The enzyme sits in the membranes of bacteria that consume methane as their ...

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ATP7A typically resides in the cell's trans-Golgi network -- a sort of bus station inside the cell that sends new proteins out where needed -- where it delivers copper to enzymes that need the ...

Copper is more than a metal used to cover pipes. It’s present in the human body in small amounts and helps the body perform needed functions in the brain, blood, and more. At least 12 enzymes ...

That’s because copper plays an important role in brain function and development. Copper is used by enzymes that help supply energy to the brain, aid the brain’s defense system and relay ...

Exploiting the deficiency of a copper enzyme, dopamine-β-hydroxylase, we prospectively evaluated the diagnostic usefulness of plasma neurochemical levels, assessed the clinical effect of early ...

Faulty regulation of copper levels in tissues plays a major role in a wide range of illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and motor neuron disease. An investigation of ...