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476: Unsolved Nanog Transcription Factor

Closed since over 14 years ago

Intermediate Intermediate Overall Overall Prediction Prediction

Summary

Created
November 04, 2011
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Max points
100
Description

Introduction of Nanog into skin cells can help convert or 'reprogram' them into a state that is more stem cell-like. Solving this protein structure will help us design drugs that can activate Nanog and its binding partners as a strategy for patient-specific tissue regeneration. Resetting the puzzle will cycle through 5 Zhang server predictions that are also in the Alignment Tool so you can use partial threading. This puzzle will be up for 10 days and worth 150 global points! More info in the puzzle comments.

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Comments

woodenjasoon Lv 1

Thanks for this blog. Additional transcription Nanog factor mentioned info is very educative for me. I've great time learning through the Solving ways of this protein structure will help us to create solid structure.