March 01, 2024
[Press Release]Groundbreaking Study Unveils Unique Roles of Yeast Protein Complexes in Cellular Lifespan and Environmental Response by Rationally Engineering Based on the Predicted Three-dimensional Structures
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A team of researchers including Assistant Professor Takahiro KOSUGI and Assistant Professor Yoshiaki KAMADA of the Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI has developed an advanced molecular cell biology approach by integrating computational redesigning of protein complexes based on the predicted three-dimensional structure into yeast genetics. They revealed that two types of protein complexes in yeast, which were thought to have the same function, play distinct roles in cellular environmental response and lifespan. Furthermore, they showed that two complexes function differently in response to stress and uncovered potential pathways for treating age-related diseases. This study offers promising insights for human health advancements.
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