Monday, March 24, 2025

cutting-edge research on focal adhesions

 

Rae Cho here at UNC is working on focal adhesions in muscle cells, and considering what they call a "radical form of post-translational modification." 

Remember proteolysis from the Signaling lesson about the Delta-Notch signaling cascade? Professor Cho is studying proteolysis in the context of cell-substrate adhesion. It's a compelling way to make a irreversible or slowly reversible change such as those needed for cell differentiation. 

Read more about our colleague here! They have a good sense of humor and celebrate the company of their furry friends.