Enzyme engineering: New method selectively destroys disease-causing proteins

PHYSorg
Mar 26, 2025, 11:49 am112 pts
Scientists have long struggled to target proteins that lack defined structure and are involved in cancer, neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's disease, and other serious illnesses. Now, a new study from Scripps Research demonstrates a proof of concept for a new strategy: engineering proteases—enzymes…

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