Understanding Turfgrass Roots
... Turfgrass roots are the organs through which turf receives most of its water and mineral nutrients and by which it is anchored in the soil. This latter function is especially critical for athletic field turf and any grass subjected to physical stress or wear. Also, as an integral part of a turfgrass ...
... Turfgrass roots are the organs through which turf receives most of its water and mineral nutrients and by which it is anchored in the soil. This latter function is especially critical for athletic field turf and any grass subjected to physical stress or wear. Also, as an integral part of a turfgrass ...
Taxonomic revision and species delimitation of coccoid green algae
... approach has frequently revealed new lineages of still unidentified organisms for which no cultures are available and thus also no morphological features known (e.g., Pace 1997, Diez et al. 2001, Lopez-Garcia et al. 2001, Moon-van der Staay et al. 2001). While this has been an important advance in u ...
... approach has frequently revealed new lineages of still unidentified organisms for which no cultures are available and thus also no morphological features known (e.g., Pace 1997, Diez et al. 2001, Lopez-Garcia et al. 2001, Moon-van der Staay et al. 2001). While this has been an important advance in u ...
Pathogenesis of respiratory infections caused by Mycoplasma dispar
... were found down to the terminal bronchioles, increasing their relative number from peripheral to central airways (Breeze and Wheeldon, 1977; Sleigh et al., 1988). On the apical surface of each cell there were up to 250 cilia of 6 |im of length and 0.2-0.3 ^m in diameter, which were anchored to basa ...
... were found down to the terminal bronchioles, increasing their relative number from peripheral to central airways (Breeze and Wheeldon, 1977; Sleigh et al., 1988). On the apical surface of each cell there were up to 250 cilia of 6 |im of length and 0.2-0.3 ^m in diameter, which were anchored to basa ...
MEK kinase activity is not necessary for Raf
... antibody to platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 (PECAM-1; Figure 1E). PECAM-1 staining of the raf-1±/± embryos also revealed abnormal vascular network formation (Figure 1F±I). In the head region, there was a reduction in the number of large and small blood vessels, the vessels were disorga ...
... antibody to platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 (PECAM-1; Figure 1E). PECAM-1 staining of the raf-1±/± embryos also revealed abnormal vascular network formation (Figure 1F±I). In the head region, there was a reduction in the number of large and small blood vessels, the vessels were disorga ...
A_P Unit 8 Study Guide New - Kenwood Academy High School
... What does a positive ELISA test indicate? What does a negative ELISA test indicate? (1 MC) Why is HIV so bad? How are HIV and AIDS different? How is HIV treated? Why is it difficult to vaccinate against HIV? (2 MC) How are bacteria and viruses treated? (1 MC) A&P Unit 8 Lymphatic System Study Guide— ...
... What does a positive ELISA test indicate? What does a negative ELISA test indicate? (1 MC) Why is HIV so bad? How are HIV and AIDS different? How is HIV treated? Why is it difficult to vaccinate against HIV? (2 MC) How are bacteria and viruses treated? (1 MC) A&P Unit 8 Lymphatic System Study Guide— ...
The Neurosecretory Neuron in Neuroendocrine
... Little is known about a possible fourth vehicle for the conveyance of neurosecretory material. Various light- and ultramicroscopic data suggest a release into the cerebrospinal fluid. The functional significance of this phenomenon is difficult to assess. It has been suggested (Fridberg and Nishioka, ...
... Little is known about a possible fourth vehicle for the conveyance of neurosecretory material. Various light- and ultramicroscopic data suggest a release into the cerebrospinal fluid. The functional significance of this phenomenon is difficult to assess. It has been suggested (Fridberg and Nishioka, ...
Measuring the mechanics of biofilms at multiple lengthscales
... uses an AFM probe to abrade the surface of a biofilm. By measuring the frictional force required to abrade some volume of the film by the AFM cantilever, researchers can determine the cohesive energy of each layer.25 Continued on next page ...
... uses an AFM probe to abrade the surface of a biofilm. By measuring the frictional force required to abrade some volume of the film by the AFM cantilever, researchers can determine the cohesive energy of each layer.25 Continued on next page ...
Viruses and Life
... first "cells" were not free-living independent organisms but instead a compartmentdependent communities of replicators and other agents. Martin and Russell have suggested that the basic biochemistry was first to emerge in these alkaline vents and only later the genetic replicators appeared to the sc ...
... first "cells" were not free-living independent organisms but instead a compartmentdependent communities of replicators and other agents. Martin and Russell have suggested that the basic biochemistry was first to emerge in these alkaline vents and only later the genetic replicators appeared to the sc ...
The roles of BRCA1 and BRCA2 and associated proteins in the
... (GC) and single-strand annealing (SSA). Both GC and SSA rely on sequence homology for repair while NHEJ utilizes no, or little, homology (van Gent et al., 2001; Shin et al., 2004). In NHEJ, the initial event involves the binding of the Ku70/Ku80 heterodimer to broken DNA ends (Lieber et al., 2003; H ...
... (GC) and single-strand annealing (SSA). Both GC and SSA rely on sequence homology for repair while NHEJ utilizes no, or little, homology (van Gent et al., 2001; Shin et al., 2004). In NHEJ, the initial event involves the binding of the Ku70/Ku80 heterodimer to broken DNA ends (Lieber et al., 2003; H ...
Transport Between the Endoplasmic Reticulum and Golgi Apparatus
... and eventually vesicle budding. After this, the protein coat must be released in order for the vesicle to fuse with the target membrane (in this case the Golgi apparatus). This step is induced by the hydrolysis of GTP by Sar1p, causing a conformational change that allows Sar1p to dissociate from the ...
... and eventually vesicle budding. After this, the protein coat must be released in order for the vesicle to fuse with the target membrane (in this case the Golgi apparatus). This step is induced by the hydrolysis of GTP by Sar1p, causing a conformational change that allows Sar1p to dissociate from the ...
REVIEW ARTICLE. Calcium Channels in the Plasma
... White—Calcium Channels in the Plasma Membrane of Root Cells for the plasma membrane Ca#+-ATPase (based on an abundance of 0±03 % total membrane protein and a transport activity of 3 nmol Ca#+ mg−" min−" ; see White ...
... White—Calcium Channels in the Plasma Membrane of Root Cells for the plasma membrane Ca#+-ATPase (based on an abundance of 0±03 % total membrane protein and a transport activity of 3 nmol Ca#+ mg−" min−" ; see White ...
Gene Section MAPRE1 (Microtubule-associated protein, RP/EB family, member 1)
... EB1 is important in spindle positioning within the cell. This is thought to be due to its effects on astral microtubule dynamic instability. In budding yeast, EB1 also plays a role in positioning the mitotic spindle through the bud neck. In this case, it is through microtubule dynamics as well direc ...
... EB1 is important in spindle positioning within the cell. This is thought to be due to its effects on astral microtubule dynamic instability. In budding yeast, EB1 also plays a role in positioning the mitotic spindle through the bud neck. In this case, it is through microtubule dynamics as well direc ...
Domain conservation in several volvocalean cell wall - UvA-DARE
... number of characterized H R G P s has increased, considerable variation has been found in the canonical repeats, and there has been a growing tendency to emphasize the novelty of these variants (e.g., monocot vs. dicot extensins). Recently, Kieliszewski and Lamport [25] suggested that we instead foc ...
... number of characterized H R G P s has increased, considerable variation has been found in the canonical repeats, and there has been a growing tendency to emphasize the novelty of these variants (e.g., monocot vs. dicot extensins). Recently, Kieliszewski and Lamport [25] suggested that we instead foc ...
Endosomes/Lysosomes in Macrophages Fusion between
... Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) of macrophages recognizes LPS of Gram-negative bacteria in cooperation with CD14, which is also involved in the recognition of apoptotic cells. In this study we asked whether TLR4 plays a role in the phagocytic clearance of apoptotic cells by macrophages. Macrophages were ...
... Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) of macrophages recognizes LPS of Gram-negative bacteria in cooperation with CD14, which is also involved in the recognition of apoptotic cells. In this study we asked whether TLR4 plays a role in the phagocytic clearance of apoptotic cells by macrophages. Macrophages were ...
Yeast a Mighty Tiny Fungus
... Yeast: A Mighty, Tiny Fungus Let’s start with fungi... Yeast are a type of fungus (plural is fungi). Fungi are everywhere. You might have some fungus growing between your toes (Athlete’s Foot), you might eat some on your salad (Portabella mushrooms), and you might get a shot of antibiotic that comes ...
... Yeast: A Mighty, Tiny Fungus Let’s start with fungi... Yeast are a type of fungus (plural is fungi). Fungi are everywhere. You might have some fungus growing between your toes (Athlete’s Foot), you might eat some on your salad (Portabella mushrooms), and you might get a shot of antibiotic that comes ...
micro-RNAs (miRNAs) are short (22
... What are miRNAs? microRNAs (miRNAs) are short (18-26 nucleotide) RNA molecules that play an important role in translational regulation. They are endogenously produced and their biosynthesis involves a number of processing steps (Fig. 1). Long primary miRNA (primiRNA) molecules are transcribed from ...
... What are miRNAs? microRNAs (miRNAs) are short (18-26 nucleotide) RNA molecules that play an important role in translational regulation. They are endogenously produced and their biosynthesis involves a number of processing steps (Fig. 1). Long primary miRNA (primiRNA) molecules are transcribed from ...
Calcium regulates ricin transport to the Golgi apparatus
... apparatus using a mechanism that differs from that of the M6PR. We have recently found that ricin transport to the Golgi apparatus is independent of the small GTPase Rab9 (Iversen et al., 2001). Interestingly, this transport is also independent of functional clathrin and Rab11, suggesting that it di ...
... apparatus using a mechanism that differs from that of the M6PR. We have recently found that ricin transport to the Golgi apparatus is independent of the small GTPase Rab9 (Iversen et al., 2001). Interestingly, this transport is also independent of functional clathrin and Rab11, suggesting that it di ...
Evaluating hypotheses for the origin of eukaryotes
... There are several distinctions between the hypotheses. In contrast to model i, models ii–iv specify a known process (endosymbiosis) wherein one lineage incorporates a second cell type. Models i and ii require three partners: model i requires a fusion to explain the origin of the eukaryote cell and, ...
... There are several distinctions between the hypotheses. In contrast to model i, models ii–iv specify a known process (endosymbiosis) wherein one lineage incorporates a second cell type. Models i and ii require three partners: model i requires a fusion to explain the origin of the eukaryote cell and, ...
pdf file - John Innes Centre
... of K1 (RCK) domain that may be involved in the binding of Ca21 and/or other unknown ligands (Jiang et al., 2002). Subsequently, two proteins homologous to DMI1 were identified from L. japonicus: CASTOR and POLLUX (Imaizumi-Anraku et al., 2005). Unexpectedly, fusions of both proteins with GFP reveale ...
... of K1 (RCK) domain that may be involved in the binding of Ca21 and/or other unknown ligands (Jiang et al., 2002). Subsequently, two proteins homologous to DMI1 were identified from L. japonicus: CASTOR and POLLUX (Imaizumi-Anraku et al., 2005). Unexpectedly, fusions of both proteins with GFP reveale ...
Human Signaling Protein 14-3-3 Interacts With
... aggregation. The platelet GPIb receptor consists of four polypeptide chains with certain features in common.1 First, they are all transmembrane proteins with extracellular and cytoplasmic domains. The GPIba subunit is associated covalently with the smaller GPIbb subunit, while GPIX and GPV are nonco ...
... aggregation. The platelet GPIb receptor consists of four polypeptide chains with certain features in common.1 First, they are all transmembrane proteins with extracellular and cytoplasmic domains. The GPIba subunit is associated covalently with the smaller GPIbb subunit, while GPIX and GPV are nonco ...
Analysis of splice sites in the early region of bovine polyomavirus
... model outlined in Fig. 1 (b), this R T - P C R was expected to generate two amplification products of 162 and 338 nucleotides, originating from putative mRNA molecules encoding the large T and small t antigen respectively (Schuurman et al., 1990). However, as shown in Fig. 2, the 162 bp product coul ...
... model outlined in Fig. 1 (b), this R T - P C R was expected to generate two amplification products of 162 and 338 nucleotides, originating from putative mRNA molecules encoding the large T and small t antigen respectively (Schuurman et al., 1990). However, as shown in Fig. 2, the 162 bp product coul ...
Ctf3p, the Mis6 budding yeast homolog, interacts with Mcm22p and
... may cause lethality in a target mutant strain (such as a kinetochore mutant) that has reduced activity of an interacting protein (Kroll et al. 1996; Measday and Hieter 2002). To isolate additional kinetochore mutants represented in the ctf collection, we performed an SDL screen by overexpressing CTF ...
... may cause lethality in a target mutant strain (such as a kinetochore mutant) that has reduced activity of an interacting protein (Kroll et al. 1996; Measday and Hieter 2002). To isolate additional kinetochore mutants represented in the ctf collection, we performed an SDL screen by overexpressing CTF ...