BioResearch
CART Protein May Neutralize Cocaine
A recent study into the metabolism of cocaine and other psychostimulant drugs found that a CART (cocaine-amphetamine regulated transcript) peptide reduced some of the effects of cocaine when it was injected into the locomotor area of the brain prior to the administration of the drug. More...17 Dec 2003
Cholesterol Enzyme Found on Lipid Droplets
Researchers have used labeled proteins in conjunction with confocal microscopy to show that the NSDHL (NAD(P)H steroid dehydrogenase-like) enzyme, which is involved in cholesterol synthesis, is located on the surface of endoplasmic reticulum derived lipid droplets. More...15 Dec 2003
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Cephalon to Acquire Cima for $515 Million
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