Aη, or A-eta, made an initial splash when scientists reported that these fragments of amyloid precursor protein—products of a heretofore unknown cleavage—dampen neural activity. But how? The story ...

Nitrate has many physiological functions: (1) brain: preventing stroke and Alzheimer’s disease; (2) cardiovascular: lowering blood pressure, alleviating ischemia-reperfusion injury, preventing ...

Peroxisomes, since their discovery by Rhodin and De Duve, have been recognized as essential organelles involved in a myriad of biochemical processes vital for maintaining cellular homeostasis.

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are expressed on the surface of cells and regulate a range of important functions. Because they are involved in so many sensory and physiological processes, ...

The NF-κB-inducing kinase (NIK), a molecule pivotal for immune system development and function, shows significant yet complex potential as a therapeutic target. The comprehensive review, published by ...