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The University of Cambridge developed a protein atlas that maps protein behavior in human cells, enhancing understanding of diseases like dementia and cancer. This research utilizes AI to reveal new proteins and their interactions within cell condensates.
“This model has allowed us to discover new components in membrane-less compartments in biology as well as discover new principles underlying their function,” said Professor Tuomas Knowles, who led this research.Cells are made of carefully organized molecules and one method they use to organize themselves is by meeting inside a condensate. This hub is microscopic and found inside a cell. These condensates are part of the essential machinery that makes living cells work.
The researchers used large databases, such as StringDB and BioGRID, which contain data on many aspects of cells, along with more in-depth case studies about individual condensates.
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