Sentence examples for block a protein from inspiring English sources

*AstraZeneca's drug known as ZD1839 is designed to block a protein, epidermal growth factor.

The drug is the first to block a protein called RAF, one of a family of enzymes called kinases that relay signals inside cells.

Another candidate, now being tested in primates, is an antibody developed by Merck to block a protein called PD-1.

Working at home and in his school lab, he has found a way to block a protein that prevents those receptors from forming, thus turning this type of breast cancer into one that responds to drugs.

The AIDS virus, for example, has one gene, called "vif," that does nothing but block a protein whose sole job is to stop the virus from making copies of itself.

Both VEGF Trap-Eye and Lucentis block a protein called vascular endothelial growth factor that causes blood vessels to grow and leak into the eye.

Following rinsing in Tris-buffered saline Tween, endogenous peroxidase was blocked using Dako peroxidase block and a protein block was applied.

Denosumab blocks a protein involved in the destruction of bone.

Benlysta, also known as belimumab, blocks a protein that stimulates B cells, which are part of the immune system.

Both drugs work in part by blocking a protein that spurs the formation of blood vessels that nourish tumors.

Xolair binds with and blocks a protein called IgE, which prompts the release of histamines and other allergic responses.