de novo
... acid and the -glutamyl moiety are separated. The carrier amino acid is often cystine, and this process has been hypothesized to be important in the re-cycling of cysteine (via subsequent reduction of cystine). • The -glutamyl residue forms 5-oxoproline, which by the action of 5-oxoprolinase, yield ...
... acid and the -glutamyl moiety are separated. The carrier amino acid is often cystine, and this process has been hypothesized to be important in the re-cycling of cysteine (via subsequent reduction of cystine). • The -glutamyl residue forms 5-oxoproline, which by the action of 5-oxoprolinase, yield ...
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... Lipid oxidation is a major cause of deteriorative changes in foods, especially in relation to sensory properties and concerning the formation of potentially harmful compounds. The oxidation process in food lipids involves a complex series of reactions and gives rise to a high number of different com ...
... Lipid oxidation is a major cause of deteriorative changes in foods, especially in relation to sensory properties and concerning the formation of potentially harmful compounds. The oxidation process in food lipids involves a complex series of reactions and gives rise to a high number of different com ...
Chapter 17 "Lipids" - 2012 Book Archive
... 3. a. CH3(CH2)10COOH b. CH3(CH2)5CH=CH(CH2)7COOH c. CH3(CH2)3(CH2CH=CH)2(CH2)7COOH 5. c < a < b; an increase in the number of double bonds will lower the melting point because it is more difficult to closely pack the fatty acids together. ...
... 3. a. CH3(CH2)10COOH b. CH3(CH2)5CH=CH(CH2)7COOH c. CH3(CH2)3(CH2CH=CH)2(CH2)7COOH 5. c < a < b; an increase in the number of double bonds will lower the melting point because it is more difficult to closely pack the fatty acids together. ...
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... points of unsaturation. Unsaturated fats are found in foods from both plant and animal sources. Unsaturated fatty acids are further divided into monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids. • Monounsaturated fatty acid: a fatty acid containing one point of unsaturation, found mostly ...
... points of unsaturation. Unsaturated fats are found in foods from both plant and animal sources. Unsaturated fatty acids are further divided into monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids. • Monounsaturated fatty acid: a fatty acid containing one point of unsaturation, found mostly ...
Channel-mediated lactic acid transport: a novel function for
... GlpF4 each facilitated the transmembrane diffusion of water, dihydroxyacetone and glycerol. As several lactic acid bacteria have GlpFs in their lactate racemization operon (GlpF1/F4 phylogenetic group), their ability to transport this organic acid was tested. Both GlpF1 and GlpF4 facilitated the dif ...
... GlpF4 each facilitated the transmembrane diffusion of water, dihydroxyacetone and glycerol. As several lactic acid bacteria have GlpFs in their lactate racemization operon (GlpF1/F4 phylogenetic group), their ability to transport this organic acid was tested. Both GlpF1 and GlpF4 facilitated the dif ...
Peroxyl free radicals: potential mediators of tumor initiation and
... seems that enzymes of arachidonic acid oxygenation are not responsible for a significant amount of peroxyl radical generation. Measurement of malondialdehyde formation by the cells indicated a close correlation between the time course of lipid peroxidation and anri-diolepoxide formation. Lipid perox ...
... seems that enzymes of arachidonic acid oxygenation are not responsible for a significant amount of peroxyl radical generation. Measurement of malondialdehyde formation by the cells indicated a close correlation between the time course of lipid peroxidation and anri-diolepoxide formation. Lipid perox ...
Paracetamol (Acetaminophen): mechanisms of action
... (PG) synthesis or through an active metabolite influencing cannabinoid receptors. Prostaglandin H2 synthetase (PGHS) is the enzyme responsible for metabolism of arachidonic acid to the unstable PGH2. The two major forms of this enzyme are the constitutive PGHS-1 and the inducible PGHS-2. PGHS compri ...
... (PG) synthesis or through an active metabolite influencing cannabinoid receptors. Prostaglandin H2 synthetase (PGHS) is the enzyme responsible for metabolism of arachidonic acid to the unstable PGH2. The two major forms of this enzyme are the constitutive PGHS-1 and the inducible PGHS-2. PGHS compri ...
Transamination and Reductive Amination
... amino acids from keto acids, amino acids can also be deaminated to keto acids if the coupled regeneration reactions provide the driving force. Recently, amine dehydrogenases, which reductively aminate ketones to amines, have been developed via protein engineering. Both amino acid and amine dehydroge ...
... amino acids from keto acids, amino acids can also be deaminated to keto acids if the coupled regeneration reactions provide the driving force. Recently, amine dehydrogenases, which reductively aminate ketones to amines, have been developed via protein engineering. Both amino acid and amine dehydroge ...
Chapter 16 The Citric Acid Cycle
... oxidized form of lipoate, bound to dihydrolipoyl transacetylase, from the dihydrolipoyl (reduced) form produced in the oxidation of pyruvate. First, FAD is reduced to FADH2 to reoxidize the dihydrolipoate, then NAD+ is reduced to NADH to reoxidize the FADH2 to complete the reaction. 37. Production o ...
... oxidized form of lipoate, bound to dihydrolipoyl transacetylase, from the dihydrolipoyl (reduced) form produced in the oxidation of pyruvate. First, FAD is reduced to FADH2 to reoxidize the dihydrolipoate, then NAD+ is reduced to NADH to reoxidize the FADH2 to complete the reaction. 37. Production o ...
COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF PHYTOCHEMICALS AND ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL OF CLERODENDRUM COLEBROOKIANUM
... Plant material and preparation of extract Fresh leaves of C. colebrookianum were collected from East Khasi hills district of Meghalaya in the winter season and specimens of the same were submitted and authenticated by the herbarium curator, Department of Botany, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillo ...
... Plant material and preparation of extract Fresh leaves of C. colebrookianum were collected from East Khasi hills district of Meghalaya in the winter season and specimens of the same were submitted and authenticated by the herbarium curator, Department of Botany, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillo ...
MORINGA OLEIFERA IN SILICO Research Article
... reported to have hypo-tensive, anticancer and antibacterial activities [4]. The flowers possess good amounts of both calcium and potassium and are used to make tea for colds. Folk medicine supports the use of M. oleifera flowers for treating cancerous tumors [5]. Several decades of research have bee ...
... reported to have hypo-tensive, anticancer and antibacterial activities [4]. The flowers possess good amounts of both calcium and potassium and are used to make tea for colds. Folk medicine supports the use of M. oleifera flowers for treating cancerous tumors [5]. Several decades of research have bee ...
Mechanisms of Aspartimide Formation: The Effects of Protecting
... protecting groups. For example, electron withdrawing protecting groups such as phenacyl or nitrobenzyl esters are more susceptible to imide formation than the benzyl protecting group (43,51 ), rendering these protecting groups unattractive in long syntheses. On the other hand, electron donating or s ...
... protecting groups. For example, electron withdrawing protecting groups such as phenacyl or nitrobenzyl esters are more susceptible to imide formation than the benzyl protecting group (43,51 ), rendering these protecting groups unattractive in long syntheses. On the other hand, electron donating or s ...
The Photo-assimilation of Acetate by Pyrobotrys
... were tested. Of all the compounds tested only acetate supported sigdicant growth in the light. Carbon dioxide and compounds closely related to acetate, such as ethanol, did not support growth. The mean generation time for P.stellata growing on acetate in the light at 25" was 12.3 hr, while the final ...
... were tested. Of all the compounds tested only acetate supported sigdicant growth in the light. Carbon dioxide and compounds closely related to acetate, such as ethanol, did not support growth. The mean generation time for P.stellata growing on acetate in the light at 25" was 12.3 hr, while the final ...
Fatty Acid Oxid - Univerzita Karlova v Praze
... Fatty acids esterified to CoA are substrates for the ER elongation machinery, which uses malonyl-CoA as donor of 2-carbon units. The reaction sequence is similar to Fatty Acid Synthase but individual steps are catalyzed by separate proteins. A family of enzymes designated Fatty Acid Elongases cata ...
... Fatty acids esterified to CoA are substrates for the ER elongation machinery, which uses malonyl-CoA as donor of 2-carbon units. The reaction sequence is similar to Fatty Acid Synthase but individual steps are catalyzed by separate proteins. A family of enzymes designated Fatty Acid Elongases cata ...
Fatty Acid Oxid
... Fatty acids esterified to CoA are substrates for the ER elongation machinery, which uses malonyl-CoA as donor of 2-carbon units. The reaction sequence is similar to Fatty Acid Synthase but individual steps are catalyzed by separate proteins. A family of enzymes designated Fatty Acid Elongases cata ...
... Fatty acids esterified to CoA are substrates for the ER elongation machinery, which uses malonyl-CoA as donor of 2-carbon units. The reaction sequence is similar to Fatty Acid Synthase but individual steps are catalyzed by separate proteins. A family of enzymes designated Fatty Acid Elongases cata ...
Inhibition of 17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenases by
... in delaying the development of hormone-dependent cancers such as that of prostate carcinoma. 7.5. 11β-HSD and 17β-HSD and 17,20-lyase The inhibitory capacity of 18-glycyrrhetinic acid, contained in licorice, has been firstly observed toward 11-HSD (Fig. 3) [53] and later toward other enzymes as we ...
... in delaying the development of hormone-dependent cancers such as that of prostate carcinoma. 7.5. 11β-HSD and 17β-HSD and 17,20-lyase The inhibitory capacity of 18-glycyrrhetinic acid, contained in licorice, has been firstly observed toward 11-HSD (Fig. 3) [53] and later toward other enzymes as we ...
Incomplete citric acid cycle obliges aminolevulinic
... of ALA from glutamate apart from the following: ATP and [14C]Glu were replaced with 10000 c.p.m. [152 c.p.m. (pmol)-'; 0-26 PM] of ['4C]Glu-tRNA and 1 mM-unlabelled Glu. The assays were also supplemented by E. coli glutamate- 1-semialdehyde 2,l -aminomutase (4 pg ml-') and bovine serum albumin (50 p ...
... of ALA from glutamate apart from the following: ATP and [14C]Glu were replaced with 10000 c.p.m. [152 c.p.m. (pmol)-'; 0-26 PM] of ['4C]Glu-tRNA and 1 mM-unlabelled Glu. The assays were also supplemented by E. coli glutamate- 1-semialdehyde 2,l -aminomutase (4 pg ml-') and bovine serum albumin (50 p ...
O–CH 2 - IS MU
... ….on the contrary, there may be some undesirable effects of blocked prostanoid production, e.g. decline in blood platelet aggregation, decreased protection of endothelial cells and of gastric mucosa. Therefore drugs are being developed which would act as selective inhibitors of COX-2 without the adv ...
... ….on the contrary, there may be some undesirable effects of blocked prostanoid production, e.g. decline in blood platelet aggregation, decreased protection of endothelial cells and of gastric mucosa. Therefore drugs are being developed which would act as selective inhibitors of COX-2 without the adv ...
Hydrothermal experiments in the system citric acid, H2O-( FeS)
... relatively dilute (58 mM) with high-purity anhydrous citric acid (99.99% pure, Fischer Scientific) and distilled deionized water (17 m⍀). In all cases, Optima-grade solvents (99.9% pure, Fischer Scientific) were used and not distilled further. Low-pressure experiments (P ⫽ vapor pressure of the solu ...
... relatively dilute (58 mM) with high-purity anhydrous citric acid (99.99% pure, Fischer Scientific) and distilled deionized water (17 m⍀). In all cases, Optima-grade solvents (99.9% pure, Fischer Scientific) were used and not distilled further. Low-pressure experiments (P ⫽ vapor pressure of the solu ...
Mechanism of the Inhibitory Action of Linoleic Acid on
... Broth media were solidified by adding 1.5% (w/v) agar (Difco Bacto). Strains carrying the PC plasmid were maintained on CY agar containing 13.3 pg cadmium acetate ml-l. Measurement of macromolecular syntheses. DNA, RNA, cell wall, protein and membrane synthesis were measured by monitoring the incorp ...
... Broth media were solidified by adding 1.5% (w/v) agar (Difco Bacto). Strains carrying the PC plasmid were maintained on CY agar containing 13.3 pg cadmium acetate ml-l. Measurement of macromolecular syntheses. DNA, RNA, cell wall, protein and membrane synthesis were measured by monitoring the incorp ...
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF VITAMIN C
... vitamin P; it also contains factor J choline, vitamin K, and the enzyme Tyrosinase organically bound copper in an oligo-element amount is sufficient for the full-spectrum vitamin C-complex. Myrciaria dubia - Camo Camo (Peru), also known as Camu-camu (fruits) contains the highest amount of ascorbic a ...
... vitamin P; it also contains factor J choline, vitamin K, and the enzyme Tyrosinase organically bound copper in an oligo-element amount is sufficient for the full-spectrum vitamin C-complex. Myrciaria dubia - Camo Camo (Peru), also known as Camu-camu (fruits) contains the highest amount of ascorbic a ...
Effects of Atmospherically Important Solvated Ions on Organic Acid
... amphiphilic compounds. In biological systems, the adhesion and adsorption of cells, proteins, and small molecules at interfaces with water occur in the presence of fairly high concentrations of salts.1 In the atmosphere, growing evidence for organic molecules adsorbed at aerosol surfaces has led to ...
... amphiphilic compounds. In biological systems, the adhesion and adsorption of cells, proteins, and small molecules at interfaces with water occur in the presence of fairly high concentrations of salts.1 In the atmosphere, growing evidence for organic molecules adsorbed at aerosol surfaces has led to ...
BioFiles v5 n1 - Sigma
... unmasks the Siglecs and makes the Siglecs available for binding to another host cell (“trans” binding) or to a pathogen that has stronger affinity for the Siglec binding site. Terminal sialic acids also protect penultimate glycoconjugate sugars, primarily galactose, from carbohydrate binding recepto ...
... unmasks the Siglecs and makes the Siglecs available for binding to another host cell (“trans” binding) or to a pathogen that has stronger affinity for the Siglec binding site. Terminal sialic acids also protect penultimate glycoconjugate sugars, primarily galactose, from carbohydrate binding recepto ...
Investigation of asparagine deamidation in a SOD1
... shift of -17 Da can be indicative of succinimide intermediate whose existence correlates with formation of Asp/isoAsp isomers and therefore may be useful in identification of the deamidation site. There are also two indirect proofs for the presence of isoAsp residue employed in this study: terminati ...
... shift of -17 Da can be indicative of succinimide intermediate whose existence correlates with formation of Asp/isoAsp isomers and therefore may be useful in identification of the deamidation site. There are also two indirect proofs for the presence of isoAsp residue employed in this study: terminati ...
Diapositive 1
... The ruminal flora exerts a strong barrier effect The faecal environment promotes EHEC growth EHEC growth is oxygen-dependent Chaucheyras Durand et al. 2006, AEM ...
... The ruminal flora exerts a strong barrier effect The faecal environment promotes EHEC growth EHEC growth is oxygen-dependent Chaucheyras Durand et al. 2006, AEM ...