An Integrin Is Identified as a Co-Receptor for HIV
Scientists identify the alpha-4 beta-7 integrin as a co-receptor for HIV, offering a potential new drug target.Posted on February 11, 2008 8:23 PM • 3 Comments •
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Integrin Phosphorylation as an Off Switch for Integrin Activation
A tiny modification can make a big difference in proteins involved in cell adhesion and migration.Posted on December 31, 2007 3:30 PM • 0 Comments •
Congratulations to Daniel Rhoads
Via A Blog Around the Clock comes news that Daniel Rhoads, who writes the informative blog Migrations (and formerly A Concerned Scientist), has successfully defended his dissertation. So, after a few minor revisions, it looks like it won't be too...Posted on December 3, 2006 2:57 PM • 2 Comments •
