design synthesis and functionalization of self assembled
... Supramolecular chemistry is a broad field, owing to the vast number of diverse structures that can be formed by using a variety of noncovalent intermolecular interactions. Notable ...
... Supramolecular chemistry is a broad field, owing to the vast number of diverse structures that can be formed by using a variety of noncovalent intermolecular interactions. Notable ...
Characterization of Agouti-Related Protein
... Agouti protein interacts directly with the MC1R in an overlay experiment, but these assays are not quantitative and so do not allow a comparison among different receptors or antagonists (13). Our previous studies were carried out with preparations of recombinant AGRP that were partially purified and ...
... Agouti protein interacts directly with the MC1R in an overlay experiment, but these assays are not quantitative and so do not allow a comparison among different receptors or antagonists (13). Our previous studies were carried out with preparations of recombinant AGRP that were partially purified and ...
Analysis of the Arabidopsis rsr4-1/pdx1
... mutant plants displayed no change in leaf number at the time of flowering, with an average of 22 rosette leaves (data not shown). However, leaf size was reduced in the mutant, resulting in decreased rosette growth and reduced fresh weight (Figure 2E). rsr4-1 develops yellowish leaves due to an ;25% ...
... mutant plants displayed no change in leaf number at the time of flowering, with an average of 22 rosette leaves (data not shown). However, leaf size was reduced in the mutant, resulting in decreased rosette growth and reduced fresh weight (Figure 2E). rsr4-1 develops yellowish leaves due to an ;25% ...
direct synthesis of hydrogen peroxide from oxygen and hydrogen
... Figure 2 Chemical principle of the AO process........................................................................... 10 Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the AO process .......................................................................... 11 Figure 4 Flow sheet of a typical AO process for the p ...
... Figure 2 Chemical principle of the AO process........................................................................... 10 Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the AO process .......................................................................... 11 Figure 4 Flow sheet of a typical AO process for the p ...
What is Cholesterol?......cont. - Home
... such as egg yolk, meat, liver, seafood, whole fat dairy products and brain. -These animal products provide the bulk of dietary cholesterol. ...
... such as egg yolk, meat, liver, seafood, whole fat dairy products and brain. -These animal products provide the bulk of dietary cholesterol. ...
Chapter 4 - University of Amsterdam
... threonine aldolase. Hochalter and Henderson (12) noticed that cleavage of HTML into TMABA by the putative HTMLA was similar to the reaction performed by threonine aldolases, as glycine is produced in both aldolase reactions. Threonine aldolases are, like SHMT, PLP-dependent enzymes that catalyze the ...
... threonine aldolase. Hochalter and Henderson (12) noticed that cleavage of HTML into TMABA by the putative HTMLA was similar to the reaction performed by threonine aldolases, as glycine is produced in both aldolase reactions. Threonine aldolases are, like SHMT, PLP-dependent enzymes that catalyze the ...
The Handbook of Redox Biochemistry- ESA, Inc.
... Facultative aerobes (Table 1.1) can survive in the presence or absence of oxygen. They obtain their energy either by oxidative phosphorylation or fermentation and do not require oxygen for synthesis. When oxygen is lacking this group of organisms can oxidize some organic compounds (which act as both ...
... Facultative aerobes (Table 1.1) can survive in the presence or absence of oxygen. They obtain their energy either by oxidative phosphorylation or fermentation and do not require oxygen for synthesis. When oxygen is lacking this group of organisms can oxidize some organic compounds (which act as both ...
Mechanisms underlying inhibition of muscle disuse
... This thesis is composed of my original work, and contains no material previously published or written by another person except where due reference has been made in the text. I have clearly stated the contribution by others to jointly-authored works that I have included in my thesis. ...
... This thesis is composed of my original work, and contains no material previously published or written by another person except where due reference has been made in the text. I have clearly stated the contribution by others to jointly-authored works that I have included in my thesis. ...
Auxin: Regulation, Action, and Interaction
... Background The phytohormone auxin is critical for plant growth and orchestrates many developmental processes. Scope This review considers the complex array of mechanisms plants use to control auxin levels, the movement of auxin through the plant, the emerging view of auxin-signalling mechanisms, ...
... Background The phytohormone auxin is critical for plant growth and orchestrates many developmental processes. Scope This review considers the complex array of mechanisms plants use to control auxin levels, the movement of auxin through the plant, the emerging view of auxin-signalling mechanisms, ...
Structure and function of Escherichia coli valine transfer RNA in
... structure-function relationships of E. coli tRNA^** were determined by studying the steadystate kinetics of aminoacylation of in vitro transcribed tRNA variants. This study also examines the role of the universally conserved 3'-CCA sequence of tRNA^** in polypeptide synthesis. In particular, the rol ...
... structure-function relationships of E. coli tRNA^** were determined by studying the steadystate kinetics of aminoacylation of in vitro transcribed tRNA variants. This study also examines the role of the universally conserved 3'-CCA sequence of tRNA^** in polypeptide synthesis. In particular, the rol ...
Elucidating Flux Regulation of the Fermentation Modes of
... Christian has taught me numerous principles, skills and knowledge in practical as well as theoretical molecular biology and cellular metabolism. From the very first day he has helped me, a person without any previous experience in biological experiments, to survive in the lab. He always came up with ...
... Christian has taught me numerous principles, skills and knowledge in practical as well as theoretical molecular biology and cellular metabolism. From the very first day he has helped me, a person without any previous experience in biological experiments, to survive in the lab. He always came up with ...
Powerpoint
... subunit has 223 amino acids. After transport into mitochondria, each mature MnSOD subunit has 198 amino acids. One subunit has dimensions of about 40 X 47 X 49 Å and can be divided into two distinct domains: an N-terminal helical hairpin domain and a C-terminal a/b domain, containing a three-strande ...
... subunit has 223 amino acids. After transport into mitochondria, each mature MnSOD subunit has 198 amino acids. One subunit has dimensions of about 40 X 47 X 49 Å and can be divided into two distinct domains: an N-terminal helical hairpin domain and a C-terminal a/b domain, containing a three-strande ...
Catabolism and biotechnological applications of cholesterol
... atoms. The high hydrophobicity and low volatility of cholesterol leads to a high absorption to solid phases. Because of their high rate of persistence, cholesterol and some derived compounds, such as coprostanol, have been used as reference biomarkers for environmental pollution analysis (Veiga et a ...
... atoms. The high hydrophobicity and low volatility of cholesterol leads to a high absorption to solid phases. Because of their high rate of persistence, cholesterol and some derived compounds, such as coprostanol, have been used as reference biomarkers for environmental pollution analysis (Veiga et a ...
c12) United States Patent - Rice Scholarship Home
... The ratio of the reduced to oxidized form of this cofactor, the NADH/NAD+ ratio, is critical for the cell. The NAD(H/+) cofactor pair is very important in microbial catabolism, where a carbon source, such as glucose, is oxidized through a series of reactions utilizing NAD+ as a cofactor and producin ...
... The ratio of the reduced to oxidized form of this cofactor, the NADH/NAD+ ratio, is critical for the cell. The NAD(H/+) cofactor pair is very important in microbial catabolism, where a carbon source, such as glucose, is oxidized through a series of reactions utilizing NAD+ as a cofactor and producin ...
Identification and first characterization of pairing
... Analyses of the substances bound to these artificial fibers by PAGE revealed two molecules of 40 and 46 kDa that were not present in the controls. However, these molecules were not further analyzed (Basch & Nicolas, 1989). Atkinson and Atkinson (1980) identified a 66 kDa molecule as a male product t ...
... Analyses of the substances bound to these artificial fibers by PAGE revealed two molecules of 40 and 46 kDa that were not present in the controls. However, these molecules were not further analyzed (Basch & Nicolas, 1989). Atkinson and Atkinson (1980) identified a 66 kDa molecule as a male product t ...
Food/feed and environmental risk assessment of insect
... known ORFs in the parental maize events, and none of the newly expressed proteins show resemblance to any known toxins or IgE allergens. None of the proteins have been reported to cause IgE mediated allergic reactions. Some studies have, however, indicated a potential role of Cry-proteins as adjuvan ...
... known ORFs in the parental maize events, and none of the newly expressed proteins show resemblance to any known toxins or IgE allergens. None of the proteins have been reported to cause IgE mediated allergic reactions. Some studies have, however, indicated a potential role of Cry-proteins as adjuvan ...
Xenopus Spinal Neurons Express Kv2 Potassium Channel
... nucleotide sequence of pXb4 is 99 and 76% identical to that of XShab9 and XShabl2, respectively, suggesting that pXb4 is related to XShab9. The two nucleotide differences between XShab9 and pXb4 occur at the third position of a codon and do not cause amino acid changes (Fig. I/l). pXb3 is 76 and 97% ...
... nucleotide sequence of pXb4 is 99 and 76% identical to that of XShab9 and XShabl2, respectively, suggesting that pXb4 is related to XShab9. The two nucleotide differences between XShab9 and pXb4 occur at the third position of a codon and do not cause amino acid changes (Fig. I/l). pXb3 is 76 and 97% ...
Nectary formation is ABC independent - Development
... fructose (Davis et al., 1994). In Arabidopsis, the nectary glands subtend the abaxial side of the stamen filaments (Davis, 1994) and exhibit different morphology and physiology depending upon their location (Davis et al., 1998). In comparison to the medial glands, the lateral glands are larger, alwa ...
... fructose (Davis et al., 1994). In Arabidopsis, the nectary glands subtend the abaxial side of the stamen filaments (Davis, 1994) and exhibit different morphology and physiology depending upon their location (Davis et al., 1998). In comparison to the medial glands, the lateral glands are larger, alwa ...
The one-eyed pinhead gene functions in mesoderm and endoderm
... virtually unknown. Few genes like Mix1 (Rosa, 1989), Xlhbox8 (Wright et al., 1988) or members of the HNF3 (Ang et al., 1993; Ruiz i Altaba et al., 1993; Monaghan et al., 1993; Sasaki and Hogan, 1993) family are expressed as an early response to endoderm formation. Genetic analysis has not yet identi ...
... virtually unknown. Few genes like Mix1 (Rosa, 1989), Xlhbox8 (Wright et al., 1988) or members of the HNF3 (Ang et al., 1993; Ruiz i Altaba et al., 1993; Monaghan et al., 1993; Sasaki and Hogan, 1993) family are expressed as an early response to endoderm formation. Genetic analysis has not yet identi ...
A family of thermostable fungal cellulases created by structure-guided recombination
... of contiguous amino acid ‘‘blocks’’ that minimize 具E典, the library average number of amino acid sidechain contacts that are broken when the blocks are swapped among different parents. Meyer et al. (4) found that the probability that a -lactamase chimera was folded and active was inversely related t ...
... of contiguous amino acid ‘‘blocks’’ that minimize 具E典, the library average number of amino acid sidechain contacts that are broken when the blocks are swapped among different parents. Meyer et al. (4) found that the probability that a -lactamase chimera was folded and active was inversely related t ...
One-pot aqueous synthesis of cysteine-capped
... et al. 2008; Yang et al. 2013), in which nanowire diameters are controlled by the size of the Au or Bi nanocatalysts. The obtained nanowires have diameters of about 20-60 nm, and are usually not within the quantum confinement region. They also have poor hydrophilicity, and the preparation process re ...
... et al. 2008; Yang et al. 2013), in which nanowire diameters are controlled by the size of the Au or Bi nanocatalysts. The obtained nanowires have diameters of about 20-60 nm, and are usually not within the quantum confinement region. They also have poor hydrophilicity, and the preparation process re ...
WUSCHEL signaling functions in interregional communication
... meristems. wus shoot meristems terminate prematurely after a few leaves are formed, and wus floral meristems terminate without forming a gynoecium (Laux et al. 1996). The WUS expression domain defines an organizing center in the shoot apex that specifies its overlying neighbors as pluripotent stem c ...
... meristems. wus shoot meristems terminate prematurely after a few leaves are formed, and wus floral meristems terminate without forming a gynoecium (Laux et al. 1996). The WUS expression domain defines an organizing center in the shoot apex that specifies its overlying neighbors as pluripotent stem c ...
MINI - REVIEW Turner. B.C., D.D. Perkins
... accomplished either by preferential segregation during meiosis or by lowered recovery (through death or dysfunction) of meiotic products that do not carry the driven gene (reviewed by Zimmering et al. 1970). The latter mechanism is exemplified by Segregation distortion in Drosophila (reviewed by San ...
... accomplished either by preferential segregation during meiosis or by lowered recovery (through death or dysfunction) of meiotic products that do not carry the driven gene (reviewed by Zimmering et al. 1970). The latter mechanism is exemplified by Segregation distortion in Drosophila (reviewed by San ...