From Structure to Cure: How Structural Biology Paves the Way for Disease Treatments (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783384230232)

Imagine a tiny, intricate machine responsible for vital functions within your cells. Understanding how these machines, made of proteins, are built (their structure) is the domain of structural biology. This field acts as a bridge between the fundamental building blocks of life and the fight against disease. By visualizing protein structures in atomic detail, scientists can pinpoint how malfunctions arise. Misfolded proteins, for example, are linked to disorders like Alzheimer's. This knowledge allows researchers to design drugs that target specific protein shapes, potentially correcting malfunctions and paving the way for new disease treatments

Author: Jonny
ISBN-10: 338423023X
ISBN-13: 9783384230232
Publisher: Tredition Gmbh
Language: English
Published: 05/16/2024
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d