Academics Anonymous Miguel Velazco

Join Miguel and Alexie as they dive into two groundbreaking publications in the fields of biochemistry and bioelectronics! In this episode of Academic's Anonymous, we explore cutting-edge research with profound implications for health and medicine.

In Miguel’s segment, he discusses “NMR Structures of Calmodulin Bound to Two Separate Regulatory Sites in the Retinal Cyclic Nucleotide-Gated Channel” by Aritra Bej and James B. Ames. This fascinating study uncovers the structural intricacies of calmodulin binding, offering insights that could pave the way for novel treatments for retinal diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa!

In Alexie’s segment, the focus shifts to “Programmable Delivery of Fluoxetine via Wearable Bioelectronics for Wound Healing In Vivo” by Houpu Li et al. This innovative research showcases a bioelectronic device designed to deliver fluoxetine directly to wounds, demonstrating up to 40% improvement in healing in a mouse model. The implications for future medical treatments are both exciting and promising!

Papers Discussed:

Aritra Bej and James B. Ames: NMR Structures of Calmodulin Bound to Two Separate Regulatory Sites in the Retinal Cyclic Nucleotide-Gated Channel (https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202301115)
Houpu Li et al: Programmable Delivery of Fluoxetine via Wearable Bioelectronics for Wound Healing In Vivo (https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202301115)

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