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

October 2, 2026 · 7:40 pm 1 sources

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• Computer-designed protein targets immune receptor linked to inflammation at new 'undruggable' site
  Phys.org · October 2, 2026 19:40
  To sense their environment and respond accordingly, cells enlist membrane proteins as communication hubs, receiving molecular messages from outside and triggering responses inside. One of these proteins is Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), an immune receptor that plays an essential role in protecting…