Discovering the Overlooked Proteins Critical to Fundamental Processes
A new study published in the journal Nature reveals the discovery of two previously overlooked proteins that are critical for a fundamental process in all forms of life. Researchers from the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign discovered the proteins, which are involved in the process of transcription, the first step in gene expression. The study provides insight into the inner workings of transcription, which is essential for all living organisms.
Scientists have long studied transcription, but this is the first time that two proteins involved in the process have been identified. The proteins, named “Rescue” and “Dropout”, help regulate the rate of transcription and ensure that it proceeds correctly. The research team was able to identify these proteins by studying how cells respond to environmental changes. This knowledge could be used to help develop treatments for diseases linked to transcription errors.
source: Phys.org