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A new single-protein analysis technique allows researchers to study scramblase proteins with unprecedented detail, potentially aiding in new disease strategies.
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investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and Ruhr University Bochum, Dr. Anant Menon, Dr. Thomas Günther-Pomorski, Dr. Sarina Veit
What
A new single-protein analysis technique allows researchers to study scramblase proteins with unprecedented detail, potentially aiding in new disease strategies.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:03:00 GMT · 3h 58m ago
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Why
The new technique expands the toolkit for cell biologists and biophysicists, allowing for precise measurement of individual scramblase activity rates.
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This breakthrough in understanding scramblase function could lead to new therapeutic strategies against various diseases. The technique allows for the study of how scramblases are affected by lipids or drug molecules, and could be applied to other lipid-moving proteins.
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