January 2008
Pathogens and tumors: C-Lectin the dock
C-type lectin-like receptors bind fungal, viral and tumor antigens according to their glycan binding specificity in a process that can now be utilized for new therapies.
Original research paper: International Journal of Cancer 122, 839-846 (2008)
doi:10.1002/ijc.23101Postnatal brain development: Eye candy enzymatics
During mouse postnatal development, polysialic acid (PSA) is principally synthesized by the sialyltransferase STX and mediates the onset of ocular dominance plasticity through its attachment to NCAM.
Original research paper: Nature Neuroscience 10, 1569-1577 (2007)
doi:10.1038/nn2008