Computer-designed protein targets immune receptor linked to inflammation at new 'undruggable' site

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What happened

To sense their environment and respond accordingly, cells enlist membrane proteins as communication hubs, receiving molecular messages from outside and triggering responses inside.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:40:01 UTC.

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