06_Metabolism of lipid
... • are the largest lipoproteins (180 to 500 nm in diameter) • are synthesized in the ER of intestinal cells • contain 85 % of TGs (it is the main transport form of dietary TGs). • apoprotein B-48 (apo B-48) is the main protein component • deliver TGs from the intestine (via lymph and blood) to tissue ...
... • are the largest lipoproteins (180 to 500 nm in diameter) • are synthesized in the ER of intestinal cells • contain 85 % of TGs (it is the main transport form of dietary TGs). • apoprotein B-48 (apo B-48) is the main protein component • deliver TGs from the intestine (via lymph and blood) to tissue ...
Examination of the role of signal transduction and oxidative stress in
... Cell signalling pathways mediated by oxidative stress leading to cell proliferation has been implicated as a mechanism of carcinogenesis. This study was designed to investigate whether asbestos-mediated oxidative stress activates signalling pathways important in cell proliferation. We compared the r ...
... Cell signalling pathways mediated by oxidative stress leading to cell proliferation has been implicated as a mechanism of carcinogenesis. This study was designed to investigate whether asbestos-mediated oxidative stress activates signalling pathways important in cell proliferation. We compared the r ...
Inhibition of Trypanosoma c ruzi Hexokinase by Bisphosphonates
... clinically relevant intracellular amastigote form of T. cruzi, but only a ∼1-2 mM IC50 versus Dictyostelium discoideum and a human cell line, indicating selective activity versus T. cruzi. Introduction Protozoa are the causative agents of a wide range of diseases including malaria, sleeping sickness ...
... clinically relevant intracellular amastigote form of T. cruzi, but only a ∼1-2 mM IC50 versus Dictyostelium discoideum and a human cell line, indicating selective activity versus T. cruzi. Introduction Protozoa are the causative agents of a wide range of diseases including malaria, sleeping sickness ...
medical chemistry and biochemistry
... 4. Compare the results of determining formaldehyde, glucose and sucrose by Fehling's reagent. 5. Compare the most important precipitation and colored chemical reactions for detecting proteins. 6. Compare the results of determining glycine and proteins using the ninhindrin reaction. 7. Analyse variou ...
... 4. Compare the results of determining formaldehyde, glucose and sucrose by Fehling's reagent. 5. Compare the most important precipitation and colored chemical reactions for detecting proteins. 6. Compare the results of determining glycine and proteins using the ninhindrin reaction. 7. Analyse variou ...
Genetic code as a harmonic system
... distribution of amino acids has been derived from Table 1.1, by presenting two pairs here in one row as the “pair of pairs”. In the beginning of each row obtained in this way one “contact” amino acid has been associated, by the increasing molecule mass (about “contact” and “non-contact” amino acids ...
... distribution of amino acids has been derived from Table 1.1, by presenting two pairs here in one row as the “pair of pairs”. In the beginning of each row obtained in this way one “contact” amino acid has been associated, by the increasing molecule mass (about “contact” and “non-contact” amino acids ...
Hepatic triacylglycerol synthesis and secretion: DGAT2 as the link
... Pathway showing how DGAT2 acts upstream of DGAT1, and the relationship between de novo fatty acid synthesis, TAG synthesis and secretion in hepatocytes. DGAT2 acts upstream of DGAT1 and utilizes nascent DAG and de -novo -synthesized fatty acids as substrates. TAG formed by DGAT2 provides substrate f ...
... Pathway showing how DGAT2 acts upstream of DGAT1, and the relationship between de novo fatty acid synthesis, TAG synthesis and secretion in hepatocytes. DGAT2 acts upstream of DGAT1 and utilizes nascent DAG and de -novo -synthesized fatty acids as substrates. TAG formed by DGAT2 provides substrate f ...
Kinetics and mechanisms of reactions catalyzed by
... controlled hydrolysis and interesterification of bulk fats and oils because of their high discriminating ability and to the purity of the products resulting therefrom. The use of such enzymes avoids the need for harsh processing conditions, such as the high temperatures required by nonenzymatic spli ...
... controlled hydrolysis and interesterification of bulk fats and oils because of their high discriminating ability and to the purity of the products resulting therefrom. The use of such enzymes avoids the need for harsh processing conditions, such as the high temperatures required by nonenzymatic spli ...
Effects of dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids on
... (80 ng ml–1) and oligomycin (1 μg ml–1). At this point, TPP+ and reference electrodes were inserted into the reaction cell of the oxygen electrode and allowed to stabilize. Before each assay, TPP+ electrodes were calibrated with five equal additions of TPP+ that raised the TPP+ concentration by 1 μm ...
... (80 ng ml–1) and oligomycin (1 μg ml–1). At this point, TPP+ and reference electrodes were inserted into the reaction cell of the oxygen electrode and allowed to stabilize. Before each assay, TPP+ electrodes were calibrated with five equal additions of TPP+ that raised the TPP+ concentration by 1 μm ...
Vegetable lipid sources in vitro biosyntheis of triacylglycerols and
... understand the morphological alterations observed in the intestine of fish fed vegetable oils. Intestinal microsomes of sea bream fed different lipid sources (fish, soyabean and rapeseed oils) at three different inclusion levels were isolated and incubated with L -[14C(U)]glycerol-3-phosphate and [1 ...
... understand the morphological alterations observed in the intestine of fish fed vegetable oils. Intestinal microsomes of sea bream fed different lipid sources (fish, soyabean and rapeseed oils) at three different inclusion levels were isolated and incubated with L -[14C(U)]glycerol-3-phosphate and [1 ...
Distinguishing Health Benefits of Eicosapentaenoic and
... n-3 PUFAs, including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), have long been proposed to bestow health benefits by improving blood pressure control, alleviating symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and depression, as well as attenuating the progression of Alzheimer’s disease [1–4]. It ...
... n-3 PUFAs, including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), have long been proposed to bestow health benefits by improving blood pressure control, alleviating symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and depression, as well as attenuating the progression of Alzheimer’s disease [1–4]. It ...
Yeast extracts
... With protein levels ranging from 50% to 75%, yeast extracts provide an abundance of amino acids that act in concert with reducing sugars to form Maillard reaction flavors and aromas ranging from deep savory notes to baked cheese or chocolate. Yeast extract’s unique flavor-enhancing effect, however, ...
... With protein levels ranging from 50% to 75%, yeast extracts provide an abundance of amino acids that act in concert with reducing sugars to form Maillard reaction flavors and aromas ranging from deep savory notes to baked cheese or chocolate. Yeast extract’s unique flavor-enhancing effect, however, ...
1 High resolution metabolomics with acyl
... remain unknown. We reasoned that under such a condition, a dynamic response involving alterations in acyl-CoA levels along with the rest of the metabolome may be observed. This remodeling could also be associated with acyl-carnitine metabolism that often serves as both a readout of acyl-CoA metaboli ...
... remain unknown. We reasoned that under such a condition, a dynamic response involving alterations in acyl-CoA levels along with the rest of the metabolome may be observed. This remodeling could also be associated with acyl-carnitine metabolism that often serves as both a readout of acyl-CoA metaboli ...
Factors Controlling the Stable Nitrogen Isotopic Composition (δ15N
... used to distinguish between energy sources, such as terrestrial vs. aquatic, because differences in δ13C values are generated during primary production and largely conserved during heterotrophic processing (e.g. [3,4]). Nitrogen isotopes are mainly used to infer trophic transfers as each trophic ste ...
... used to distinguish between energy sources, such as terrestrial vs. aquatic, because differences in δ13C values are generated during primary production and largely conserved during heterotrophic processing (e.g. [3,4]). Nitrogen isotopes are mainly used to infer trophic transfers as each trophic ste ...
Visualization of an endogenous retinoic acid gradient across
... molecular mechanisms to developmental dynamics and will accelerate the application of approaches based on morphogen gradients to tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. RA is a small lipophilic molecule that acts as a ligand for nuclear RA receptors (RARs). RA is synthesized from retinal by re ...
... molecular mechanisms to developmental dynamics and will accelerate the application of approaches based on morphogen gradients to tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. RA is a small lipophilic molecule that acts as a ligand for nuclear RA receptors (RARs). RA is synthesized from retinal by re ...
Amino Acid Composition in Fillets of Mirror Crossbreds Common
... crossing). These breeds were the Hungarian mirror carp (M2) for pure breed production, Hungarian mirror line (L15), the Israeli breed (DOR70) and the Northern mirror carp (M72). The scaly hybrid of the Ropsha (ROP) and the Tataj (TAT) carp was used as a control. The fish were reared under standard c ...
... crossing). These breeds were the Hungarian mirror carp (M2) for pure breed production, Hungarian mirror line (L15), the Israeli breed (DOR70) and the Northern mirror carp (M72). The scaly hybrid of the Ropsha (ROP) and the Tataj (TAT) carp was used as a control. The fish were reared under standard c ...
Annals of Botany
... and are mainly located intracellularly in the vacuole (Legrand et al., 1987; Niki et al., 1998; van Loon, 1999). Some PR proteins have chitinase (Legrand et al., 1987) or b-1,3-glucanase activity. Chitinases are a functionally and structurally diverse group of enzymes that can hydrolyse chitin, and ...
... and are mainly located intracellularly in the vacuole (Legrand et al., 1987; Niki et al., 1998; van Loon, 1999). Some PR proteins have chitinase (Legrand et al., 1987) or b-1,3-glucanase activity. Chitinases are a functionally and structurally diverse group of enzymes that can hydrolyse chitin, and ...
Aspects of excretion of antlion larvae (Neuroptera: myrmeleontidae
... of food abundance and for F. intermedia during starvation periods. Biochemical analysis indicated that allantoin was the main nitrogenous excretory product, with smaller quantities of ammonia, urea and uric acid. Respectively 9 and 13 amino acids of low concentrations (0.005–0.329 g/l) were detected ...
... of food abundance and for F. intermedia during starvation periods. Biochemical analysis indicated that allantoin was the main nitrogenous excretory product, with smaller quantities of ammonia, urea and uric acid. Respectively 9 and 13 amino acids of low concentrations (0.005–0.329 g/l) were detected ...
Carbohydrates & Lipids - mvhs
... Monomers and Polymers • Monomer = single unit – Examples: amino acids, monosaccharides ...
... Monomers and Polymers • Monomer = single unit – Examples: amino acids, monosaccharides ...
Detection and Estimation of Collagen
... In 1970 Mitchell and Taylor13 critically examined the available methods and concluded that no single method could combine accuracy with freedom from errors caused by interferring substances. Consequently, several different experimental approaches can be found in the literature, depending upon the na ...
... In 1970 Mitchell and Taylor13 critically examined the available methods and concluded that no single method could combine accuracy with freedom from errors caused by interferring substances. Consequently, several different experimental approaches can be found in the literature, depending upon the na ...
Vitamin C
... • The most common side effect with ingestion of large amounts (2 g) of the vitamin is gastrointestinal problems characterized by abdominal pain and osmotic diarrhea. • Other side effects include increased risk of kidney stones and iron toxicity for those with renal disease and disorders of iron meta ...
... • The most common side effect with ingestion of large amounts (2 g) of the vitamin is gastrointestinal problems characterized by abdominal pain and osmotic diarrhea. • Other side effects include increased risk of kidney stones and iron toxicity for those with renal disease and disorders of iron meta ...
Ox bile, dried
... salts. The bile salts in fresh bile are mainly totally conjugated as peptides formed from bile acid, glycine or taurine. The selective activity of fully conjugated bile acids is less than that of free acids. Deoxycholic acid is the most active of the bile acids. Bacterial enzymes hydrolyse bile conj ...
... salts. The bile salts in fresh bile are mainly totally conjugated as peptides formed from bile acid, glycine or taurine. The selective activity of fully conjugated bile acids is less than that of free acids. Deoxycholic acid is the most active of the bile acids. Bacterial enzymes hydrolyse bile conj ...
Characterization of carnitine and fatty acid metabolism in the long
... acetonitrile, which was stored at − 20 ◦C until analysis. Plasma and urine samples were prepared as described previously [15], except that propylation reagent was used instead of butylation reagent, and samples were stored in acetonitrile at − 20 ◦C until analysis. On the day of analysis, 70 µl of t ...
... acetonitrile, which was stored at − 20 ◦C until analysis. Plasma and urine samples were prepared as described previously [15], except that propylation reagent was used instead of butylation reagent, and samples were stored in acetonitrile at − 20 ◦C until analysis. On the day of analysis, 70 µl of t ...
Biodegradation of Melamine and Cyanuric Acid by a Newly
... in 3 mL of Tris-HCl buffer (pH 7.5), put in seamless cellulose tubing (Wako Chem. Ind.) and dialyzed with 3 L of 10 mM Tris-HCl buffer (pH 7.5) for 1 day. As the solution containing the sediment obtained following the addition of 20% ammonium sulfate showed the highest enzymatic activity, it was the ...
... in 3 mL of Tris-HCl buffer (pH 7.5), put in seamless cellulose tubing (Wako Chem. Ind.) and dialyzed with 3 L of 10 mM Tris-HCl buffer (pH 7.5) for 1 day. As the solution containing the sediment obtained following the addition of 20% ammonium sulfate showed the highest enzymatic activity, it was the ...
NSCC NTR150 Ch05 Fats (Lipids)
... Digestion of Fats Fats are not digested and absorbed easily because they are insoluble in water. No digestion of fats occurs in the watery environments of the mouth or stomach. Digestion of fats begins in the small intestine. ...
... Digestion of Fats Fats are not digested and absorbed easily because they are insoluble in water. No digestion of fats occurs in the watery environments of the mouth or stomach. Digestion of fats begins in the small intestine. ...
Hepoxilin
Hepoxilins (HxA3 and HxB3) are nonclassic eicosanoid hormones involved in inflammation.