Metabolism News and Research

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Study shows SARS-CoV-2 hijacks mitochondrial transcriptional machinery resulting in organ failure and death

In a new study, researchers studied SARS-CoV-2 infection on the transcription of mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation, glycolysis, nutrient sensing, and stress response genes.

24 Feb 2022

Discovery of signaling pathway in immune cells may lead to new therapeutic approach for autoimmune diseases

Autoimmune diseases are triggered when the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body's own structures.

23 Feb 2022

Obesity may negatively affect kidney function in women with type 2 diabetes

Obesity may negatively affect kidneys function in people with type 2 diabetes, particularly in women, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

22 Feb 2022

Livers of men with hepatic diseases undergo sex-change

The livers of men diagnosed with hepatic diseases change sex as part of a potential self-protective mechanism, according to University of Queensland research.

21 Feb 2022

Novel blood biomarkers can potentially predict melanoma patients' response to immunotherapy

Melanoma, a type of skin cancer, is often curable when detected and treated in its early stages. However, the disease can rapidly spread to other organs in the body and become deadly. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 7,600 people die of the disease each year in the United States.

17 Feb 2022

Study hints a potential difference in molecular clockworks between the master and slave clock neurons

From tiny fruit flies to human beings, all animals on Earth maintain their daily rhythms based on their internal circadian clock.

17 Feb 2022

Study shows link between oral microbiome and naturally occurring alveolar bone loss

It is becoming increasingly clear that the human microbiome – the collection of bacteria, viruses and fungi that live on and within us – significantly contributes to our health.

17 Feb 2022

Treatment found to be safe, efficacious in improving insomnia and night sweats among midlife women

Hot flashes and night sweats are a common cause of insomnia among peri- and postmenopausal women. Hot flashes, night sweats and insomnia are all linked to reduced quality of life and distress.

17 Feb 2022

Combating leukemia cells by disrupting their energy maintenance mechanism

Acute myeloid leukemia, which affects blood and bone marrow cells, is a particularly dangerous form of cancer. More than half of patients under the age of 60 die.

17 Feb 2022

Researchers discover a novel group of proteins that exists in all domains of life

Proteins are the "workhorses" in every living cell and constitute the chemical basis of life. These little machines are required to turn food into energy, to manage motion and brain activities and to fight off bacteria and viruses.

17 Feb 2022

Study suggests tea polyphenols may modulate COVID-19 via intestinal microbiota

A new study discusses the state of current knowledge about the potential use of tea polyphenols in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.

16 Feb 2022

Study suggests folic acid supplementation linked to increased risk for COVID-19 diagnosis

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers evaluated if folic acid or methotrexate use impacts the risk of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) diagnosis or associated mortality in the United Kingdom (UK).

15 Feb 2022

Transformational $104 million gift will help VCU to expand treatment options for liver diseases

Virginia Commonwealth University will radically expand treatment options for liver and liver-related metabolic diseases thanks to a historic, transformational $104 million gift from Richard Todd Stravitz, M.D., and his family's Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation.

15 Feb 2022

Study lays the groundwork for developing novel ways to promote tissue regeneration

A study conducted at the University of Helsinki lays the groundwork for the development of future ways to promote tissue regeneration in, for example, degenerative diseases or accelerate recovery from tissue damage.

15 Feb 2022

Researchers generate stable cell lines capable of producing various hepatitis B virus genotypes

A new study created stable cell lines capable of producing different genotypes of the hepatitis B virus (HBV), advancing understanding of each type's distinct virological features, treatment responses, and infectivity that could lead to new therapies against a virus infecting humans as far back as 4,500 years ago.

15 Feb 2022

Ketogenic diet could enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer, study shows

A Ludwig Cancer Research preclinical study has demonstrated that a common weight-loss diet could enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer.

12 Feb 2022

Drugs used to increase insulin signaling may be effective therapeutic strategy for autism

Drugs to increase insulin signaling may be effective for treating autism say Lancaster University researchers, who have discovered how a genetic change impacts on insulin signaling and glucose metabolism in the brain.

10 Feb 2022

High levels of body fat in men linked to lower bone density and increased risk for osteoporosis

Men with high levels of body fat have lower bone density and may be more likely to break a bone than those with normal levels of body fat, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

10 Feb 2022

Study provides new understanding of caffeine's protective effects on the cardiovascular system

Scientists have a new understanding of the protective effects of caffeine on the cardiovascular system. While its stimulant effects have long been characterized, a team of Canadian researchers have discovered how caffeine interacts with key cellular factors to remove cholesterol from the bloodstream.

10 Feb 2022

Properties and pharmacokinetics an oral drug candidate for COVID-19 treatment

Researchers studied the preclinical PK) and in vitro ADME properties of GS-441524, a potential oral drug for COVID-19 treatment.

10 Feb 2022

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Study shows SARS-CoV-2 hijacks mitochondrial transcriptional machinery resulting in organ failure and death

Discovery of signaling pathway in immune cells may lead to new therapeutic approach for autoimmune diseases

Obesity may negatively affect kidney function in women with type 2 diabetes

Livers of men with hepatic diseases undergo sex-change

Novel blood biomarkers can potentially predict melanoma patients' response to immunotherapy

Study hints a potential difference in molecular clockworks between the master and slave clock neurons

Study shows link between oral microbiome and naturally occurring alveolar bone loss

Treatment found to be safe, efficacious in improving insomnia and night sweats among midlife women

Combating leukemia cells by disrupting their energy maintenance mechanism

Researchers discover a novel group of proteins that exists in all domains of life

Study suggests tea polyphenols may modulate COVID-19 via intestinal microbiota

Study suggests folic acid supplementation linked to increased risk for COVID-19 diagnosis

Transformational $104 million gift will help VCU to expand treatment options for liver diseases

Study lays the groundwork for developing novel ways to promote tissue regeneration

Researchers generate stable cell lines capable of producing various hepatitis B virus genotypes

Ketogenic diet could enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer, study shows

Drugs used to increase insulin signaling may be effective therapeutic strategy for autism

High levels of body fat in men linked to lower bone density and increased risk for osteoporosis

Study provides new understanding of caffeine's protective effects on the cardiovascular system

Properties and pharmacokinetics an oral drug candidate for COVID-19 treatment

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