Signaling: Spatial regulation of axonal cAMP
March 22nd, 2017 by Pierre Vincent
Nature Chemical Biology 13, 348 (2017). doi:10.1038/nchembio.2339
Authors: Pierre Vincent & Liliana R Castro
In early-stage developing neurons, the cAMP–PKA (protein kinase A) signaling pathway is strongly inhibited. This negative control is later removed, unleashing cAMP–PKA signaling, particularly in distal axonal parts, thus allowing for axonal growth.
Versatile modes of cellular regulation via cyclic dinucleotides
March 22nd, 2017 by Petya Violinova Krasteva
Nature Chemical Biology 13, 350 (2017). doi:10.1038/nchembio.2337
Authors: Petya Violinova Krasteva & Holger Sondermann
Imaging: Luciferase matchmaker
March 22nd, 2017 by Caitlin Deane
Nature Chemical Biology 13, 343 (2017). doi:10.1038/nchembio.2352
Author: Caitlin Deane
Bioconjugation: Methionine’s time to shine
March 22nd, 2017 by Caitlin Deane
Nature Chemical Biology 13, 343 (2017). doi:10.1038/nchembio.2350
Author: Caitlin Deane
Fatty acid synthases: Re-engineering biofactories
March 22nd, 2017 by Timm Maier
Nature Chemical Biology 13, 344 (2017). doi:10.1038/nchembio.2338
Author: Timm Maier
Systematically modifying biological assembly lines for the synthesis of novel products remains a challenge. Structural insights and computational modeling have now paved the way for efficient redesigns of giant fatty acid synthases.
Development: Marking the transition
March 22nd, 2017 by Grant Miura
Nature Chemical Biology 13, 343 (2017). doi:10.1038/nchembio.2349
Author: Grant Miura
Drug discovery: Uncoupling coupled transport
March 22nd, 2017 by Mirella Bucci
Nature Chemical Biology 13, 343 (2017). doi:10.1038/nchembio.2351
Author: Mirella Bucci
254th ACS Deadline Extended to March 27!
March 21st, 2017 by pthomas2
The deadline for abstracts has been extended to March 27, 2017. Learn more on the ACS page or submit an abstract here: https://callforpapers.acs.org/dc2017/BIOL
Metagenomic discovery of polybrominated diphenyl ether biosynthesis by marine sponges
March 20th, 2017 by Vinayak Agarwal
Nature Chemical Biology 13, 537 (2017). doi:10.1038/nchembio.2330
Authors: Vinayak Agarwal, Jessica M Blanton, Sheila Podell, Arnaud Taton, Michelle A Schorn, Julia Busch, Zhenjian Lin, Eric W Schmidt, Paul R Jensen, Valerie J Paul, Jason S Biggs, James W Golden, Eric E Allen & Bradley S Moore
The direct role of selenocysteine in [NiFeSe] hydrogenase maturation and catalysis
March 20th, 2017 by Marta C Marques
Nature Chemical Biology 13, 544 (2017). doi:10.1038/nchembio.2335
Authors: Marta C Marques, Cristina Tapia, Oscar Gutiérrez-Sanz, Ana Raquel Ramos, Kimberly L Keller, Judy D Wall, Antonio L De Lacey, Pedro M Matias & Inês A C Pereira