[Toxic Amyloids] What's in a fold?

Bacterially secreted peptides known as PSMs (phenolsoluble modulins) stimulate inflammatory responses, lyse human cells, and contribute to biofilm structuring. PSMα3 is a virulent – [Read More]

Source: This Week in Science - February 23, 2017 Category: Science Authors: Stella M. Hurtley Tags: Toxic Amyloids Source Type: research