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A multi-omics strategy to discover and validate missing proteins in the ovary

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In a publication in Journal of Proteome Research transcriptomics and spatial proteomics were used to investigate and validate the expression of so-called missing proteins in the human ovary...Read more


Image of the month - PF4 in platelets

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Platelet factor 4 (gene: PF4) is a chemokine expressed by platelets (thrombocytes) - blood cell fragments that play a key role during blood clotting. Although its normal physiological role is not completely understood, PF4 is implicated in antimicrobial activity and life-threatening thrombosis caused by adenovirus vector covid-19 vaccines...Read more


Image of the month - RBP2 in the intestines

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This month we turn the spotlight to retinol binding protein 2 (gene: RBP2), which plays an important role in the uptake of vitamin A in the intestines. Now that winter has arrived, we increasingly need good night vision and a strong immune system - two physiological processes that we have vitamin A to thank for...Read more


The in situ expression of missing proteins in spermatogenesis

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Spermatogenesis is the process where sperm are made, and it involves thousands of genes and proteins that are activated and repressed. The function of a large proportion of these genes and proteins remains unknown and testis harbors many "missing proteins" (MPs)...Read more


GATA-1, KLF-1 and IKZF1 - Transcription Factors in Hematopoiesis

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Throughout life, blood cells are continuously formed in the bone marrow, a process known as hematopoiesis. Hematopoiesis relies on several different mediators, and defects in this system may cause severe pathological conditions...Read more