Biological Molecules - 1 Molecules of Living Organisms We have
... Among the most common of reactions are the chemical reactions that involve adding or removing water molecules. Polymers are formed from their subunits by removing molecules of water (a hydrogen (H-) from one subunit and the hydroxyl (-OH) from the second subunit) to join the subunits together. This ...
... Among the most common of reactions are the chemical reactions that involve adding or removing water molecules. Polymers are formed from their subunits by removing molecules of water (a hydrogen (H-) from one subunit and the hydroxyl (-OH) from the second subunit) to join the subunits together. This ...
Chapter 3 Study Guide
... Know the elements found in proteins, carbohydrates and lipids Know alcohols and hydroxyl groups Recognize and know examples of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids Know the building blocks (monomers) of proteins carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids Know how excess glucose is stored Know dipeptide, ...
... Know the elements found in proteins, carbohydrates and lipids Know alcohols and hydroxyl groups Recognize and know examples of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids Know the building blocks (monomers) of proteins carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids Know how excess glucose is stored Know dipeptide, ...
Peptide bond formation by aminolysin
... Puromycin (PM) is an aminoacyl nucleoside antibiotic produced by Streptomyces alboniger (Fig. 1[A]). PM, which is categorized as a mimic of aminoacyl-tRNA (aa-tRNA), acts as an inhibitor of protein synthesis.10,11 The compound and its analogues are widely used as chemical probes for labelling the C- ...
... Puromycin (PM) is an aminoacyl nucleoside antibiotic produced by Streptomyces alboniger (Fig. 1[A]). PM, which is categorized as a mimic of aminoacyl-tRNA (aa-tRNA), acts as an inhibitor of protein synthesis.10,11 The compound and its analogues are widely used as chemical probes for labelling the C- ...
SHORT COMMUNICATION DETERMINATION OF AMINO ACIDS
... Figure 1. Box plot of protein content in fresh and commercial RJ samples. For each group of sample, mean, standard deviation, maximum, and minimum values are shown. CONCLUSION This study can be considered as a first approach to characterize Bulgarian RJ based on its amino acid content. Free and tota ...
... Figure 1. Box plot of protein content in fresh and commercial RJ samples. For each group of sample, mean, standard deviation, maximum, and minimum values are shown. CONCLUSION This study can be considered as a first approach to characterize Bulgarian RJ based on its amino acid content. Free and tota ...
Ch 26 Notes
... acetoacetic acid & then to beta-hydroxybutyric acid and acetone [all 3 are called ketone bodies] Too much acidosis Proteins Protein metabolism Amino Acids are either used to make other proteins, glucose or triglycerides or ATP, they are not stored. Use as fuel Proteins are broken down to amino aci ...
... acetoacetic acid & then to beta-hydroxybutyric acid and acetone [all 3 are called ketone bodies] Too much acidosis Proteins Protein metabolism Amino Acids are either used to make other proteins, glucose or triglycerides or ATP, they are not stored. Use as fuel Proteins are broken down to amino aci ...
Chapter 14 Review Question Answers
... Valproate is a potent inhibitor of epoxide hydrolase and UDP-glucuronyl transferase (the enzymes needed for the glucuronidation of many drug molecules). Inhibition of epoxide hydrolase by valproate prolongs the biological half-life of the arene oxide intermediate and thus increases phenytoin-induced ...
... Valproate is a potent inhibitor of epoxide hydrolase and UDP-glucuronyl transferase (the enzymes needed for the glucuronidation of many drug molecules). Inhibition of epoxide hydrolase by valproate prolongs the biological half-life of the arene oxide intermediate and thus increases phenytoin-induced ...
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... A popular cure for acid indigestion is to take an antacid, these stop acid indigestion by neutralising the acid in the stomach with a mild alkaline substance. Some of the more modern antacids work by stopping the stomach from producing the acid in the first place, often you can work out the differen ...
... A popular cure for acid indigestion is to take an antacid, these stop acid indigestion by neutralising the acid in the stomach with a mild alkaline substance. Some of the more modern antacids work by stopping the stomach from producing the acid in the first place, often you can work out the differen ...
Quorum sensing by peptide pheromones and two-component
... of the bioluminescence genes. In many other Gram-negative species, similar autoinducing circuits have been identified that utilize similar components (AHL, LuxI and LuxR homologues) and play a role in cell-density-dependent regulation of cellular physiology (for a review see Salmond et al ., 1995). ...
... of the bioluminescence genes. In many other Gram-negative species, similar autoinducing circuits have been identified that utilize similar components (AHL, LuxI and LuxR homologues) and play a role in cell-density-dependent regulation of cellular physiology (for a review see Salmond et al ., 1995). ...
Fatty Acids - National Lipid Association
... An acyl group is a functional group derived by beta oxidation of FA or the removal of one or more hydroxyl groups from an oxoacid (an acid containing oxygen). The acyl group is usually derived from a carboxylic acid of the form RC-O-OH. It therefore has the formula RC(=O)- , with a double bond betwe ...
... An acyl group is a functional group derived by beta oxidation of FA or the removal of one or more hydroxyl groups from an oxoacid (an acid containing oxygen). The acyl group is usually derived from a carboxylic acid of the form RC-O-OH. It therefore has the formula RC(=O)- , with a double bond betwe ...
Inborn Errors of Amino Acid Metabolism
... Diagnosis and treatment Prenatal diagnosis is done by detecting gene mutation in fetus Neonatal diagnosis in infants is done by measuring blood phe levels Treatment: Life long phe-restricted diet (low) If a pregnant mother is affected, the fetus is affected but the opposite will not af ...
... Diagnosis and treatment Prenatal diagnosis is done by detecting gene mutation in fetus Neonatal diagnosis in infants is done by measuring blood phe levels Treatment: Life long phe-restricted diet (low) If a pregnant mother is affected, the fetus is affected but the opposite will not af ...
Cyclooxygenase (depicted above) inhibited by Salicylic Acid
... long period of time. • For this reason a COX-2 specific pain killers were synthesized to avoid stomach problems by both Merck (Vioxx) and Pfizer (Celebrex). • The downside – it’s more expensive to make and deleterious side effects: Vioxx was completely removed from the market after high incidents of ...
... long period of time. • For this reason a COX-2 specific pain killers were synthesized to avoid stomach problems by both Merck (Vioxx) and Pfizer (Celebrex). • The downside – it’s more expensive to make and deleterious side effects: Vioxx was completely removed from the market after high incidents of ...
Ch20.1 Amino-acids-degradation and synthesis
... B. Ketogenic amino acids Amino acids whose catabolism yields either acetoacetate or one of its precursors (acetyl CoA or acetoacetyl CoA) are termed ketogenic. Acetoacetate is one of the “ketone bodies,” which also include 3-hydroxybutyrate and acetone. Leucine and lysine are the only exclusiv ...
... B. Ketogenic amino acids Amino acids whose catabolism yields either acetoacetate or one of its precursors (acetyl CoA or acetoacetyl CoA) are termed ketogenic. Acetoacetate is one of the “ketone bodies,” which also include 3-hydroxybutyrate and acetone. Leucine and lysine are the only exclusiv ...
2. Genetic code is degenerate（简并性）
... catalyze amino acid-tRNA joining reaction which is extremely specific. • Nomenclature of tRNA-synthetases and charged tRNAs ...
... catalyze amino acid-tRNA joining reaction which is extremely specific. • Nomenclature of tRNA-synthetases and charged tRNAs ...
Functional and Structural Characterization of a Prokaryotic Peptide
... and Val-acyclovir) turned into substrates of peptide transporters with markedly improved availability (5, 6). Peptide transporters are, therefore, considered as important and potent drug delivery systems. Although functionally characterized in detail, very little is known about the structure of pept ...
... and Val-acyclovir) turned into substrates of peptide transporters with markedly improved availability (5, 6). Peptide transporters are, therefore, considered as important and potent drug delivery systems. Although functionally characterized in detail, very little is known about the structure of pept ...
LipidCat+AAmetabolism
... So efficiency = 120/201 = 0.597 That’s a typical efficiency defined as (energy derived from oxidation) / (energy required for synthesis) ...
... So efficiency = 120/201 = 0.597 That’s a typical efficiency defined as (energy derived from oxidation) / (energy required for synthesis) ...
Life and Cell
... Which of the following statements about cystine is correct? A) Cystine forms when the —CH2—SH R group is oxidized to form a —CH2—S— S—CH2— disulfide bridge between two cysteines. B) Cystine is an example of a nonstandard amino acid, derived by linking two standard amino acids. C) Cystine is formed b ...
... Which of the following statements about cystine is correct? A) Cystine forms when the —CH2—SH R group is oxidized to form a —CH2—S— S—CH2— disulfide bridge between two cysteines. B) Cystine is an example of a nonstandard amino acid, derived by linking two standard amino acids. C) Cystine is formed b ...
Proteins
... Amino Acid Polymers • Amino acids are linked by peptide bonds • A polypeptide is a polymer of amino acids • Polypeptides range in length from a few monomers to more than a thousand • Each polypeptide has a unique linear sequence of amino acids ...
... Amino Acid Polymers • Amino acids are linked by peptide bonds • A polypeptide is a polymer of amino acids • Polypeptides range in length from a few monomers to more than a thousand • Each polypeptide has a unique linear sequence of amino acids ...
Basic Principle in Plant Physiology
... Excess amino acids cannot be stored. Surplus amino acids are used for fuel. Carbon skeleton is converted to Acetyl–CoA ...
... Excess amino acids cannot be stored. Surplus amino acids are used for fuel. Carbon skeleton is converted to Acetyl–CoA ...
P - GMC Surat
... Proteins of a plasma membrane. Carbohydrate attached to serine or threonine hydroxyl groups (O-linked) or the amide nitrogen of asparagine (N-linked). ...
... Proteins of a plasma membrane. Carbohydrate attached to serine or threonine hydroxyl groups (O-linked) or the amide nitrogen of asparagine (N-linked). ...
Chemical constituents
... - formed by condensation of three fatty acids with one glycerol - fatty acids have a general formula RCOOH where R is hydrogen (- H) or an alkyl group (- CH, - C 2 H5 and so on, usually up to 16 - 18 C and this carbon chain may possess double bonds that gives unsaturated fatty acids e.g. palmitic ac ...
... - formed by condensation of three fatty acids with one glycerol - fatty acids have a general formula RCOOH where R is hydrogen (- H) or an alkyl group (- CH, - C 2 H5 and so on, usually up to 16 - 18 C and this carbon chain may possess double bonds that gives unsaturated fatty acids e.g. palmitic ac ...
ppt
... Biosynthetic (anabolic) pathways use ATP and reducing power (usually NADPH) to produce new organic compounds. Animal cells: glucose synthesis (gluconeogenesis) usually starts with lactate (from anaerobic glycolysis), amino acids (breakdown of proteins), or glycerol (breakdown of lipids): • pyruvate ...
... Biosynthetic (anabolic) pathways use ATP and reducing power (usually NADPH) to produce new organic compounds. Animal cells: glucose synthesis (gluconeogenesis) usually starts with lactate (from anaerobic glycolysis), amino acids (breakdown of proteins), or glycerol (breakdown of lipids): • pyruvate ...
Problem-Set Solutions
... 26.13 Nitrogen balance is the state that results when the amount of nitrogen taken into the body as protein equals the amount of nitrogen excreted from the body in waste material. In a positive nitrogen balance, nitrogen intake exceeds nitrogen output; this condition is present when large amounts of ...
... 26.13 Nitrogen balance is the state that results when the amount of nitrogen taken into the body as protein equals the amount of nitrogen excreted from the body in waste material. In a positive nitrogen balance, nitrogen intake exceeds nitrogen output; this condition is present when large amounts of ...