Plasma ceramides pathophysiology, measurements, challenges, and opportunities

M Gaggini, A Pingitore, C Vassalle - Metabolites, 2021 - mdpi.com
Ceramides are a family of lipid molecules, composed of sphingosine and a fatty acid, and
transported by lipoproteins (primarily by low-density lipoproteins) in the bloodstream. They …

The path to the G protein‐coupled receptor structural landscape: Major milestones and future directions

MM Kogut‐Günthel, Z Zara, A Nicoli… - British Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
G protein‐coupled receptors (GPCRs) play a crucial role in cell function by transducing
signals from the extracellular environment to the inside of the cell. They mediate the effects …

Nanodisc Technology: Direction toward Physicochemical Characterization of Chemosensory Membrane Proteins in Food Flavor Research

S Karanth, J Benthin, M Wiesenfarth… - Journal of Agricultural …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Chemosensory membrane proteins such as G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) drive
flavor perception of food formulations. To achieve this, a detailed understanding of the …

[HTML][HTML] Fava Bean Protein Nanofibrils Modulate Cell Membrane Interfaces for Biomolecular Interactions as Unveiled by Atomic Force Microscopy

S Karanth, M Wiesenfarth, J Benthin, M Koehler - Foods, 2024 - mdpi.com
Functional amyloids (protein nanofibrils, PNF) synthesized from plant sources exhibit unique
physicochemical and nanomechanical properties that could improve food texture. While …