Understanding fatty acid synthesis in developing - Shachar
... reducing equivalents in the form of NADH and NADPH. It was proposed that, in isolated plastids from heterotrophic tissues, reducing power could be generated via the conversion of imported malate into acetyl CoA; one mole of NADPH is liberated during the reaction catalyzed by plastidic NADP-dependent ...
... reducing equivalents in the form of NADH and NADPH. It was proposed that, in isolated plastids from heterotrophic tissues, reducing power could be generated via the conversion of imported malate into acetyl CoA; one mole of NADPH is liberated during the reaction catalyzed by plastidic NADP-dependent ...
Gas-Chromatography Mass-Spectrometry (GC
... photoautotrophs emerged by primary endosymbiosis during which a eukaryotic cell acquired cyanobacterium as a plastid. Secondary endosymbiosis whereby a non-photosynthetic eukaryote acquired a plastid by engulfing a photosynthetic eukaryote gave rise to diverse algal lineages [1]. In each endosymbiot ...
... photoautotrophs emerged by primary endosymbiosis during which a eukaryotic cell acquired cyanobacterium as a plastid. Secondary endosymbiosis whereby a non-photosynthetic eukaryote acquired a plastid by engulfing a photosynthetic eukaryote gave rise to diverse algal lineages [1]. In each endosymbiot ...
The Activity of Steroids as Growth Factors for a
... The data of Vishniac & Watson (1953)indicated that the steroid growth factor requirement of Labyrinthula vitellina var. pacifica could be satisfied by cholesterol or derivatives formed by the addition of a C24b ethyl group or CZ4 vinyl group or by mild oxidation to A4-cholestenone. Activity was abol ...
... The data of Vishniac & Watson (1953)indicated that the steroid growth factor requirement of Labyrinthula vitellina var. pacifica could be satisfied by cholesterol or derivatives formed by the addition of a C24b ethyl group or CZ4 vinyl group or by mild oxidation to A4-cholestenone. Activity was abol ...
Advances in Environmental Biology
... chemical form arsenic. Similarly, animal studies indicated that the kidney is not a major target for inorganic arsenic and at high levels of exposure, mild histological changes in the renal have been noted [15]. Betancourt [5] reported that levels of DNA damage in well-Nourished and Malnourished rat ...
... chemical form arsenic. Similarly, animal studies indicated that the kidney is not a major target for inorganic arsenic and at high levels of exposure, mild histological changes in the renal have been noted [15]. Betancourt [5] reported that levels of DNA damage in well-Nourished and Malnourished rat ...
A conformationally restricted uniconazole analogue as a specific
... target proteins is very important to chemical tools for biological research, these azole compounds are not ideal inhibitors of a specific enzyme. Azole inhibitors of P450 bind to the target P450 active site by both coordinating to the heme-iron atom and interacting with surrounding protein residues. ...
... target proteins is very important to chemical tools for biological research, these azole compounds are not ideal inhibitors of a specific enzyme. Azole inhibitors of P450 bind to the target P450 active site by both coordinating to the heme-iron atom and interacting with surrounding protein residues. ...
LABORATORY MANUAL ON BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
... with the study of the mechanisms of regulation of gastric secretion under the influence of the combined action of neurohormonal substances. Alongside his research, prof. O.Ja.Sklyarov pays significant attention to educational work. Currently, the unit's researchers are investigating the systemic inf ...
... with the study of the mechanisms of regulation of gastric secretion under the influence of the combined action of neurohormonal substances. Alongside his research, prof. O.Ja.Sklyarov pays significant attention to educational work. Currently, the unit's researchers are investigating the systemic inf ...
Growth-Environment Dependent Modulation of
... which the strains were grown with media such as Mueller-Hinton broth and Luria broth resulting ...
... which the strains were grown with media such as Mueller-Hinton broth and Luria broth resulting ...
Microbial production of hyaluronic acid: current state, challenges
... Johns observed a 20% increase in HA titer when S. zooepidemicus were grown under aerobic conditions [21]. Johns et al. also reported that the aerated culture gave higher HA concentration and yield than the equivalent anaerobic fermentation [26]. The stimulation effects of aeration on HA production c ...
... Johns observed a 20% increase in HA titer when S. zooepidemicus were grown under aerobic conditions [21]. Johns et al. also reported that the aerated culture gave higher HA concentration and yield than the equivalent anaerobic fermentation [26]. The stimulation effects of aeration on HA production c ...
New lysosomal acid lipase gene mutants explain the phenotype of
... three patients were first identified through nucleotide sequencing of single clones derived form RT/PCR of LAL mRNA. The presence of each mutation in genomic DNA and the pattern of inheritance in each family were then analyzed by direct sequencing of genomic DNA (Fig. 1). Genetic analysis of exon 10 ...
... three patients were first identified through nucleotide sequencing of single clones derived form RT/PCR of LAL mRNA. The presence of each mutation in genomic DNA and the pattern of inheritance in each family were then analyzed by direct sequencing of genomic DNA (Fig. 1). Genetic analysis of exon 10 ...
SPC - HPRA
... Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) Ascorbic acid is a water soluble vitamin and a powerful antioxidant. It is a cofactor in numerous biological processes, such as the metabolism of folic acid, amino acid oxidation and the absorption and transport of iron. It is also required for the formation, maintenance an ...
... Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) Ascorbic acid is a water soluble vitamin and a powerful antioxidant. It is a cofactor in numerous biological processes, such as the metabolism of folic acid, amino acid oxidation and the absorption and transport of iron. It is also required for the formation, maintenance an ...
Metabolic Acidosis
... Type B Lactic Acidosis • Low rate of acid production, otherwise acidosis would have killed the patient • Normal ECF volume rules out DKA and AKA • No history of GI problem rules out D-lactic acidosis • L-Lactic acid level was higher than 30 mmol/L and the patient was taking metformin for the treatm ...
... Type B Lactic Acidosis • Low rate of acid production, otherwise acidosis would have killed the patient • Normal ECF volume rules out DKA and AKA • No history of GI problem rules out D-lactic acidosis • L-Lactic acid level was higher than 30 mmol/L and the patient was taking metformin for the treatm ...
NAD Malic Enzyme and the Control of
... It is well established that the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle functions universally in plant mitochondria in the breakdown of pyruvate derived from various metabolic processes to produce ATP, reducing equivalents, and biosynthetic precursors. There are three ways in which carbon can enter the cycle ...
... It is well established that the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle functions universally in plant mitochondria in the breakdown of pyruvate derived from various metabolic processes to produce ATP, reducing equivalents, and biosynthetic precursors. There are three ways in which carbon can enter the cycle ...
Natural Occurrence and Industrial Applications of d
... product under anoxia [64]. Excitatory amino acids are known to mediate synaptic excitation and, therefore, nerve signal transmission in the mammalian central nervous system by binding to several receptors [67]. In this sense, d-aspartic acid and NMDA are widely known for being agonists of the l-gl ...
... product under anoxia [64]. Excitatory amino acids are known to mediate synaptic excitation and, therefore, nerve signal transmission in the mammalian central nervous system by binding to several receptors [67]. In this sense, d-aspartic acid and NMDA are widely known for being agonists of the l-gl ...
1 22,25 October 2004 Physiology of Locomotion R. B. Huey I. Some
... 4. Drag can be much higher in water than in air, especially for a small animal, which can find water to be very “viscous.” C. Terrestrial animals must use energy to overcome gravity (aquatic animals are essentially neutrally buoyant). ...
... 4. Drag can be much higher in water than in air, especially for a small animal, which can find water to be very “viscous.” C. Terrestrial animals must use energy to overcome gravity (aquatic animals are essentially neutrally buoyant). ...
Citric acid cycle - Imperial College London
... The citrate then goes through a series of chemical transformations, losing two carboxyl groups as CO2. The carbons lost as CO2 originate from what was oxaloacetate, not directly from acetyl-CoA. The carbons donated by acetyl-CoA become part of the oxaloacetate carbon backbone after the first turn of ...
... The citrate then goes through a series of chemical transformations, losing two carboxyl groups as CO2. The carbons lost as CO2 originate from what was oxaloacetate, not directly from acetyl-CoA. The carbons donated by acetyl-CoA become part of the oxaloacetate carbon backbone after the first turn of ...
The Terminal Enzymes of Sialic Acid Metabolism: Acylneuraminate
... concentration reaches toxic levels. Finally, there are also some microbial species with the lyase, which do not possess sialic acids, e.g., C. perfringens. Interestingly, these species often live in close contact to higher animals, being their parasites or commensals. By expressing lyase activity, t ...
... concentration reaches toxic levels. Finally, there are also some microbial species with the lyase, which do not possess sialic acids, e.g., C. perfringens. Interestingly, these species often live in close contact to higher animals, being their parasites or commensals. By expressing lyase activity, t ...
Small
... 70% of total energy intake – Glucose during activities if activity last longer than 45 minutes (sports drinks, diluted fruit juice) – Eat approximately 60 g of high-carbohydrate foods after activity. – Carbohydrate loading is a regime of diet and exercise that maximizes glycogen storage. It is also ...
... 70% of total energy intake – Glucose during activities if activity last longer than 45 minutes (sports drinks, diluted fruit juice) – Eat approximately 60 g of high-carbohydrate foods after activity. – Carbohydrate loading is a regime of diet and exercise that maximizes glycogen storage. It is also ...
Cloning and Functional Characterization of a Phospholipid
... 97: 6487–6492). The LRO1 gene that encodes the PDAT was identified in yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and shown to have homology with animal lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase. A search of the Arabidopsis genome database identified the protein encoded by the At5g13640 gene as the closest homolog ...
... 97: 6487–6492). The LRO1 gene that encodes the PDAT was identified in yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and shown to have homology with animal lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase. A search of the Arabidopsis genome database identified the protein encoded by the At5g13640 gene as the closest homolog ...
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF VITAMIN C
... enormous need for vitamin C-complex like no other glands. Ascorbic acid by itself is a weak antioxidant when not part of the full-spectrum vitamin C-complex composition. The human body does not favor oral ascorbic acid alone this is why most of it, is quickly excreted. The body rather wants and nee ...
... enormous need for vitamin C-complex like no other glands. Ascorbic acid by itself is a weak antioxidant when not part of the full-spectrum vitamin C-complex composition. The human body does not favor oral ascorbic acid alone this is why most of it, is quickly excreted. The body rather wants and nee ...
Thermal Degradation of Small Molecules: A
... molecular profiles is maintaining the stability of molecules. Many small molecules, metabolites, or their intermediates are labile and can potentially undergo degradation during sample handling, including storage, extraction, and analysis. Temperature control is one of the key aspects of metabolomic ...
... molecular profiles is maintaining the stability of molecules. Many small molecules, metabolites, or their intermediates are labile and can potentially undergo degradation during sample handling, including storage, extraction, and analysis. Temperature control is one of the key aspects of metabolomic ...
Distribution of Prolyl Oligopeptidase in Human
... energy difference between the cis and the trans conformation, so that a larger percentage of X-Pro bonds supports the cis conformation rather than the ail-trans conformation. On account of these factors, peptide bonds involving proline are seldom cleaved by classical serine endopeptidases, since the ...
... energy difference between the cis and the trans conformation, so that a larger percentage of X-Pro bonds supports the cis conformation rather than the ail-trans conformation. On account of these factors, peptide bonds involving proline are seldom cleaved by classical serine endopeptidases, since the ...
Chemotaxis Assays for Marine and Freshwater Amoeba Jessica
... Afterwards, 50µl, 100µl or 200µl of fresh amoeba culture were inoculated at the center of the petri dish and left overnight for cell migration. Agarose plug assay. Rectangular polystyrene petri dishes (50mm X 75mm) were used for this assay. Specifically, chemoattractant-infused SWCM2 was solidified ...
... Afterwards, 50µl, 100µl or 200µl of fresh amoeba culture were inoculated at the center of the petri dish and left overnight for cell migration. Agarose plug assay. Rectangular polystyrene petri dishes (50mm X 75mm) were used for this assay. Specifically, chemoattractant-infused SWCM2 was solidified ...
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
... implying that the sixth amino acids of fusaricidin analogs produced by P. polymyxa E681 may exist as an L-form, although all reported fusaricidins contain D-form alanines in their sixth amino acid residues. However, we do not exclude the possibility that the sixth A domain of FusA can directly recog ...
... implying that the sixth amino acids of fusaricidin analogs produced by P. polymyxa E681 may exist as an L-form, although all reported fusaricidins contain D-form alanines in their sixth amino acid residues. However, we do not exclude the possibility that the sixth A domain of FusA can directly recog ...