Structural and Functional Basis of
... arachidonic acid indicate that the carboxylic acid of the substrate ion-pairs to the guanidinium group of Arg-120 and hydrogenbonds to Tyr-355. The aliphatic backbone projects up into the top of the cyclooxygenase active site from the hydrophobic channel and then makes a sharp bend in the vicinity o ...
... arachidonic acid indicate that the carboxylic acid of the substrate ion-pairs to the guanidinium group of Arg-120 and hydrogenbonds to Tyr-355. The aliphatic backbone projects up into the top of the cyclooxygenase active site from the hydrophobic channel and then makes a sharp bend in the vicinity o ...
novel aspects of carnitine function and metabolism
... membrane (OMM) is still far from being elucidated. It has been suggested that carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1 (CPT1) forms oligomeric complexes in the OMM. This would result in the formation of a hexameric structure that could function as a pore, facilitating the transport of acylcarnitines across ...
... membrane (OMM) is still far from being elucidated. It has been suggested that carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1 (CPT1) forms oligomeric complexes in the OMM. This would result in the formation of a hexameric structure that could function as a pore, facilitating the transport of acylcarnitines across ...
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... giving rise to ester or amide synthesis, has been particularly well investigated using enzymes in solvent systems of low water activity. The special methodologies involved in this latter type of reaction are described in Sect. 3.1. Other, more complex applications of hydrolases, such as those involv ...
... giving rise to ester or amide synthesis, has been particularly well investigated using enzymes in solvent systems of low water activity. The special methodologies involved in this latter type of reaction are described in Sect. 3.1. Other, more complex applications of hydrolases, such as those involv ...
Prezentace aplikace PowerPoint
... Bicarbonate losses through GIT or kidneys (diarrhoe, intestinal fistulae, kidney diseases) Insufficient excretion of H+ in acute or chronic kidney failure and in some hereditary ...
... Bicarbonate losses through GIT or kidneys (diarrhoe, intestinal fistulae, kidney diseases) Insufficient excretion of H+ in acute or chronic kidney failure and in some hereditary ...
The Role of Epidermal Lipids in Cutaneous Permeability Barrier
... The free fatty acids that are formed by phospholipid breakdown contribute to the acidification of the stratum corneum (38, 39). The pH of the outer stratum corneum and skin surface in humans and animals ranges from 5-5.5 (40). This acidic environment is very important as it regulates the activity of ...
... The free fatty acids that are formed by phospholipid breakdown contribute to the acidification of the stratum corneum (38, 39). The pH of the outer stratum corneum and skin surface in humans and animals ranges from 5-5.5 (40). This acidic environment is very important as it regulates the activity of ...
Glycation by Ascorbic Acid Causes Loss of Activity of Ribulose
... tion of subunits of Rubisco between basic amino acid residues and AsA, for instance, the formation of pentosidine and crossline (Sell and Monnier 1989, Nakamura et al. 1992, Obayashi et al. 1996). Cross-linking via disulfide bonds did not contribute to this aggregation because the treatment of glyca ...
... tion of subunits of Rubisco between basic amino acid residues and AsA, for instance, the formation of pentosidine and crossline (Sell and Monnier 1989, Nakamura et al. 1992, Obayashi et al. 1996). Cross-linking via disulfide bonds did not contribute to this aggregation because the treatment of glyca ...
A Point Mutation in Transthyretin Increases Affinity for Thyroxine and
... phenol/chloroform extraction using standard techniques (12). The TTR gene consists of four exons encoding a protein monomer of 127 amino acids and 14,000 mol wt (13, 14). Exons 2, 3, and 4 of the TTR gene encode > 97% of the amino acid sequence and were amplified using the polymerase chain reaction ...
... phenol/chloroform extraction using standard techniques (12). The TTR gene consists of four exons encoding a protein monomer of 127 amino acids and 14,000 mol wt (13, 14). Exons 2, 3, and 4 of the TTR gene encode > 97% of the amino acid sequence and were amplified using the polymerase chain reaction ...
Glycogen
... - Thus, net balance between glycogen synthesis and breakdown depends on the enzymatic activities of phosphorylase kinase and phosphoprotein phosphatase 1—how are these regulated?! - Enzyme activities of phosphorylase kinase and phosphoprotein phosphatase 1 (as well as a plethora of other upstream en ...
... - Thus, net balance between glycogen synthesis and breakdown depends on the enzymatic activities of phosphorylase kinase and phosphoprotein phosphatase 1—how are these regulated?! - Enzyme activities of phosphorylase kinase and phosphoprotein phosphatase 1 (as well as a plethora of other upstream en ...
Metabolism and biochemical characteristics of yogurt bacteria
... This review reports recent data regarding the metabolism and biochemistry of and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp bulgaricus related to yogurt manufacture. The taxonomy of these bacteria is presented. Different proposed pathways for carbohydrate metabolism are then discussed, as weil as recent molecu ...
... This review reports recent data regarding the metabolism and biochemistry of and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp bulgaricus related to yogurt manufacture. The taxonomy of these bacteria is presented. Different proposed pathways for carbohydrate metabolism are then discussed, as weil as recent molecu ...
Gluconeogenesis differs in developing chick embryos derived from
... oxaloacetate: one labeled in carbons 1 to 3 and the other in carbons 2 to 4. Subsequently, the decarboxylation step between citrate and α-ketoglutarate leads to the loss of carbon 1 of oxaloacetate (i.e., one-half of the [M+3]oxaloacetate enrichment). Thus, the contribution of glucose to the formati ...
... oxaloacetate: one labeled in carbons 1 to 3 and the other in carbons 2 to 4. Subsequently, the decarboxylation step between citrate and α-ketoglutarate leads to the loss of carbon 1 of oxaloacetate (i.e., one-half of the [M+3]oxaloacetate enrichment). Thus, the contribution of glucose to the formati ...
Wax ester biosynthetic pathway - Iowa State University Digital
... wax esters, wax synthases and the significances of wax biosynthetic pathway research. The purpose of this chapter is to do a literature review on wax biosynthesis pathway research. Chapter II describes wax synthase characterization in a yeast heterologous expression system. In this chapter, I constr ...
... wax esters, wax synthases and the significances of wax biosynthetic pathway research. The purpose of this chapter is to do a literature review on wax biosynthesis pathway research. Chapter II describes wax synthase characterization in a yeast heterologous expression system. In this chapter, I constr ...
Folate Metabolism and MTHFR
... Gene: inheritable material (DNA) from parents which has encoded data that must be read and translated. Produces proteins and enzymes. Enzymes: produced by genes. Enzymes are actively moving and functioning proteins which do work. Enzymes require specific pH, substrates and cofactors in order to do w ...
... Gene: inheritable material (DNA) from parents which has encoded data that must be read and translated. Produces proteins and enzymes. Enzymes: produced by genes. Enzymes are actively moving and functioning proteins which do work. Enzymes require specific pH, substrates and cofactors in order to do w ...
CHRYSAORA QUINQUECIRRHA) Research Article
... Furthermore, collagen is used as a moisturizer in cosmetic creams [14]. Moisturizers are employed for the therapy of so-called ‘dry skin’. Lipids work by the principle of occlusion, whereas humectants, such as collagen, attract water in the stratum corneum. In contrast to low molecular weight humect ...
... Furthermore, collagen is used as a moisturizer in cosmetic creams [14]. Moisturizers are employed for the therapy of so-called ‘dry skin’. Lipids work by the principle of occlusion, whereas humectants, such as collagen, attract water in the stratum corneum. In contrast to low molecular weight humect ...
Variation in Lignin Content and Composition
... Lignin heterogeneity could be directly related to enzyme diversity and specificity. Substrate specificities of given enzymes in the lignin biosynthetic pathway affect metabolite flux into different branches of the biosynthetic pathway. Lignin heterogeneity within the plant could result from temporal ...
... Lignin heterogeneity could be directly related to enzyme diversity and specificity. Substrate specificities of given enzymes in the lignin biosynthetic pathway affect metabolite flux into different branches of the biosynthetic pathway. Lignin heterogeneity within the plant could result from temporal ...
ASIMETRIK DIMETHYLARGININE Loo Hariyanto Raharjo
... acid L-arginine. Thus, the first modifiable factor is to increase plasma arginine by supplementation with 3gm L-arginine or more. Arginine is not considered an essential nutrient because it is formed in human tissues as an intermediate in the urea cycle. Thus, the ubiquitous amino acid glutamate is ...
... acid L-arginine. Thus, the first modifiable factor is to increase plasma arginine by supplementation with 3gm L-arginine or more. Arginine is not considered an essential nutrient because it is formed in human tissues as an intermediate in the urea cycle. Thus, the ubiquitous amino acid glutamate is ...
Thyroid - Meridian Kinesiology
... Endocrine Gland located in the front of the neck that has 2 lobes - one on either side of the Larynx. Biological Function of the Thyroid Hormones Calcitonin is produced in the Thyroid (in addition to the Parathyroid). Thyroid Hormones The Thyroid is responsible for the production and secretion of Th ...
... Endocrine Gland located in the front of the neck that has 2 lobes - one on either side of the Larynx. Biological Function of the Thyroid Hormones Calcitonin is produced in the Thyroid (in addition to the Parathyroid). Thyroid Hormones The Thyroid is responsible for the production and secretion of Th ...
Organization and Integration of Large-scale Datasets for
... Mycoplasma pneumoniae, one of the smallest known self-replicating organisms, is a promising model organism in systems biology when aiming to assess understanding of an entire living cell. One of the key steps towards this goal is the design of mathematical models that describe the cellular processes ...
... Mycoplasma pneumoniae, one of the smallest known self-replicating organisms, is a promising model organism in systems biology when aiming to assess understanding of an entire living cell. One of the key steps towards this goal is the design of mathematical models that describe the cellular processes ...
Organization and Integration of Large
... Mycoplasma pneumoniae, one of the smallest known self-replicating organisms, is a promising model organism in systems biology when aiming to assess understanding of an entire living cell. One of the key steps towards this goal is the design of mathematical models that describe the cellular processes ...
... Mycoplasma pneumoniae, one of the smallest known self-replicating organisms, is a promising model organism in systems biology when aiming to assess understanding of an entire living cell. One of the key steps towards this goal is the design of mathematical models that describe the cellular processes ...
Membrane transporters in a human genome-scale
... General transport mechanisms ..................................................................................................................................... 5 Overview of extracellular transport reactions in human GENREs ............................................................ ...
... General transport mechanisms ..................................................................................................................................... 5 Overview of extracellular transport reactions in human GENREs ............................................................ ...
Anaerobic respiration with elemental sulfur and with disulfides
... Methanothermus, and Methanococcus, produce substantial amounts of H2 S, while methanogenesis is signi¢cantly reduced [34]. In some heterotrophs, such as Pyrococcus furiosus and Thermotoga maritima, sulfur is thought to serve as an additional electron sink, but in many organisms, e.g., Aquifex pyroph ...
... Methanothermus, and Methanococcus, produce substantial amounts of H2 S, while methanogenesis is signi¢cantly reduced [34]. In some heterotrophs, such as Pyrococcus furiosus and Thermotoga maritima, sulfur is thought to serve as an additional electron sink, but in many organisms, e.g., Aquifex pyroph ...
Capability of Lactobacillus reuteri to Produce an Active Form of
... amongst the vitamins that it is only made by certain bacteria and synthesized through the involvement of approximately 30 enzyme mediated steps. Neither fungi, plants nor animals are capable of producing vitamin B12. Only bacteria and archaea have the enzymes required for its synthesis (Warren et al ...
... amongst the vitamins that it is only made by certain bacteria and synthesized through the involvement of approximately 30 enzyme mediated steps. Neither fungi, plants nor animals are capable of producing vitamin B12. Only bacteria and archaea have the enzymes required for its synthesis (Warren et al ...
... biomass waste, and cannot be easily converted to simple monomeric sugars due to its recalcitrant nature. Xylan, the major component of hemicellulose in plant cell walls, is the second most abundant polysaccharide after cellulose (TAN et al., 2008). Xylan polymer consists of a main chain of β-1,4- li ...
lipids and thyroid hormones - Deep Blue
... and oxidation of fatty acids support increased calorigenesis. Second, thyroid hormones simultaneously exert major anabolic effects; lipogenesis is stimulated, which seems paradoxical for the calorigenic role of the hormones. In thyrotoxic subjects, the energetically wasteful combination of lipid syn ...
... and oxidation of fatty acids support increased calorigenesis. Second, thyroid hormones simultaneously exert major anabolic effects; lipogenesis is stimulated, which seems paradoxical for the calorigenic role of the hormones. In thyrotoxic subjects, the energetically wasteful combination of lipid syn ...
ESTUDIO DE LOS MECANISMOS DE INHIBICIÓN DE LA ACTIVIDAD CARNITINA PALMITOILTRANSFERASA 1
... Residues Conserved in Malonyl-CoA Inhibited Versus Noninhibited Carnitine-Choline Acyltransferases—An exhaustive analysis of the presence of residues shared by all the malonylCoA-regulated enzymes of the carnitine-choline acyltransferase family versus the malonyl-CoA nonregulated members of the same ...
... Residues Conserved in Malonyl-CoA Inhibited Versus Noninhibited Carnitine-Choline Acyltransferases—An exhaustive analysis of the presence of residues shared by all the malonylCoA-regulated enzymes of the carnitine-choline acyltransferase family versus the malonyl-CoA nonregulated members of the same ...