Research Keyword: protein degradation

Retromer Regulates Macro- and Micro-Autophagy via Distinct Vacuolar Proteases in the Rice Blast Fungus

Rice blast disease causes significant crop damage worldwide. This research reveals how a cellular transport system called the retromer complex helps the fungus Magnaporthe oryzae develop and infect plants by delivering cleaning enzymes to the fungal cell’s digestive compartment. By understanding how these enzymes are transported and used, scientists have identified potential targets for developing better ways to control and prevent rice blast disease.

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N6-methyladenosine-modified circRIMS2 mediates synaptic and memory impairments by activating GluN2B ubiquitination in Alzheimer’s disease

This research reveals how an abnormal RNA molecule called circRIMS2 contributes to Alzheimer’s disease by damaging brain synapses and impairing memory. Scientists found that circRIMS2 levels are elevated through a chemical modification called m6A methylation, and this causes a cascade of events leading to the destruction of important proteins needed for brain communication. The study shows that blocking this damaging pathway using a specially designed peptide can restore memory and synaptic function in Alzheimer’s disease models, offering hope for new therapeutic approaches.

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