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attached atom

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  • It turns out that a single molybdenum center within a properly designed protective ligand is sufficient.
  • This first-in-class monoclonal antibody targets RANK ligand, which is involved in bone-degenerating osteoclasts.
  • Recently the intracellular protein BAT3, which is involved in DNA damage induced apoptosis, was identified as a ligand for NKp30.
  • To suspend metal particles in water, the researchers coated them with a "ligand" that adheres to the metal and to water.
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