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Small protein helps amplify cell signals from receptors targeted by many medicines

October 2, 2026 Phys.org 1 min read
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Small protein helps amplify cell signals from receptors targeted by many medicines

A small protein known as p11 may play a much broader role in cellular signaling than previously thought. Researchers at Karolinska institutet have now shown that p11 interacts with numerous receptors targeted by commonly used medicines, opening new possibilities for treating conditions such as pain, inflammation and depression. The research is published in the journal Science Advances.

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