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Proteins are an important class of molecules found in all living cells.
… are an important class of molecules found in all living cells. … Cell, Gene Amplification, Amino Acids, Gene … … in the body. They are critical to most of the work done by cells and are required for the structure, function and … are an important class of molecules found in all living cells. … Educational Resources …
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Researchers find weaker immune response to viral infections in children with mitochondrial disorders
NIH researchers analyzed the gene activities of immune cells in children with mitochondrial disorders and found that their B cells, which produce antibodies to fight viral infections, are less able to survive cellular stress.
… human studies on how mitochondrial function impacts immune cells to guide future treatments. … In a new study, National … Institute (NHGRI), who analyzed gene activity of immune cells in children with mitochondrial disorders and found that B cells, which produce antibodies to fight viral infections, …
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Cynthia Tifft, M.D., Ph.D. is the deputy clinical director for the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… by inhibiting activation of macrophage-derived microglial cells leading to neuronal apoptosis. This was the first … the Proia/Tifft team have generated induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells from a patient with infantile Sandhoff … derived from Sandhoff disease-induced pluripotent stem cells exhibit impaired neurodifferentiation. J. Lipid …
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A knockout mouse is a laboratory mouse in which researchers have inactivated an existing gene by replacing it or disrupting it with an artificial piece of DNA.
… disease.  … Researchers begin by harvesting embryonic stem (ES) cells from early-stage mouse embryos four days after … Mouse, Animal Model, Laboratory Experiment, DNA, Embryonic Stem Cells, Homologous Recombination … A knockout mouse is a …
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Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell growth.
… History … Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably. There are many different types of …
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Centrioles are paired barrel-shaped organelles located in the cytoplasm of animal cells near the nuclear envelope.
… organelles located in the cytoplasm of animal cells near the nuclear envelope. … Cell Biology, Organelles, … organelles located in the cytoplasm of animal cells near the nuclear envelope. Centrioles play a role in … organelles located in the cytoplasm of animal cells near the nuclear envelope. … Educational Resources …
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Endoplasmic reticulum is a network of membranes inside a cell through which proteins and other molecules move.
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… may have to stop taking it two to three months before the stem cell collection process for gene therapy. You may … These are the general steps:  You will first prepare for stem cell collection.  Two to three months later you will have your stem cells collected.  Your stem cells will take seven to 10 …
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Cytoplasm is the gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell. It is composed of water, salts, and various organic molecules.
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A tumor suppressor gene directs the production of a protein that is part of the system that regulates cell division.