This receptor protein, found on the surface of red blood cells and other cells in the human body acts as a gateway into the cell, facilitating infections by destructive pathogens like the malaria parasite, Plasmodium vivax and the bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus.
Utilising the cutting-edge cryogenic-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) technology, the team, led by Prof Arun K Shukla, were able to visualise the key target receptor molecule activated by Niacin and other related drugs.
The launch took place on Monday, at the Pioneer Batch Continuing Education Centre (PBCEC) of IIT Kanpur.
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has successfully established and tested India’s first Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur has achieved a remarkable milestone by filing 122 intellectual property rights and achieving an exceptional licensing rate of around 14 per cent to industry partners in 2023.
The first phase of the placement season for 2023-24 at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has successfully concluded, marking a significant milestone with a total of 989 offers, including 22 international ones.
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) and Indian Navy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Naval Headquarters, New Delhi, symbolising their commitment to promote technology development, innovative solutions.
