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Dynamic Interaction of HIV‐1 Nef with the Clathrin‐Mediated Endocytic Pathway at the Plasma Membrane
Publication · July 04, 2025
Targeting of β-Arrestin2 to the Centrosome and Primary Cilium: Role in Cell Proliferation Control
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Background The primary cilium is a sensory organelle generated from the centrosome in quiescent cells and found at the surface of most cell types, from where it controls important physiological processes. Specific sets of membrane prote...
Publication · July 04, 2025
Study of Human RIG-I Polymorphisms Identifies Two Variants with an Opposite Impact on the Antiviral Immune Response
Abstract
Background RIG-I is a pivotal receptor that detects numerous RNA and DNA viruses. Thus, its defectiveness may strongly impair the host antiviral immunity. Remarkably, very little information is available on RIG-I single-nucleotide polym...
Publication · July 04, 2025
Novel microscopy-based screening method reveals regulators of contact-dependent intercellular transfer
Abstract
Contact-dependent intercellular transfer (codeIT) of cellular constituents can have functional consequences for recipient cells, such as enhanced survival and drug resistance. Pathogenic viruses, prions and bacteria can also utilize thi...
Publication · July 04, 2025
Contact-dependent transfer of TiO 2 nanoparticles between mammalian cells
Publication · July 04, 2025
Detection of titanium nanoparticles in human, animal and infant formula milk
Abstract
The sustainability of mammals on Earth relies on milk. During lactation, maternal exposure to pollutants like metal nanoparticles (NPs) can affect offspring development and survival. Despite being banned from food applications in Europe...
Publication · July 04, 2025
When workers feel like objects: A field study on self-objectification and affective organizational commitment
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Objectification is a form of dehumanization that implies the perception of others as mere objects. The present study aimed to expand research on objectification in the work domain by exploring the relationships between objectifying job f...
Publication · July 04, 2025