Structure of Enzyme Seen as Target for ALS Drugs (2 of 2) (VIDEO)

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

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In this movie, the Dbr1 enzyme rotates 360 degrees. Partially inhibiting Dbr1 could represent a new way to treat most cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a new report.

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P. John Hart, Ph.D., X-ray Crystallography Core Laboratory, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

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