The network expanded only if treated with proteinases (enzymes that degrade proteins) or if the cross-linking was reversed by heating the network to 65°C. Using these experiments, scientists ...

This often requires adaptations such as acute vision, special mouthpart morphology, venom, and proteinases for digestion. Since capturing a prey item is generally more difficult than feeding from ...

Then from 1984-1987 worked as a post-doctoral Damon Runyon-Walter Winchell fellow at SUNY Stony Brook with Eckard Wimmer on the replication of poliovirus (the connection being the viral cysteine ...

His research is currently examining the role of cannabinoids and proteinases in the control of arthritis pain and inflammation. His research goal is to identify novel drug targets and develop new ...