Lecture 23 - Biology of Cancer
... How is PDT used to treat cancer? In the first step of PDT for cancer treatment, a photosensitizing agent is injected into the bloodstream. The agent is absorbed by cells all over the body, but stays in cancer cells longer than it does in normal cells. Approximately 24 to 72 hours after injection whe ...
... How is PDT used to treat cancer? In the first step of PDT for cancer treatment, a photosensitizing agent is injected into the bloodstream. The agent is absorbed by cells all over the body, but stays in cancer cells longer than it does in normal cells. Approximately 24 to 72 hours after injection whe ...
Light Modulates the Biosynthesis and
... carboxysome numbers. The light dependence of carboxysome content was further substantiated by transmission electron microscopy results of wild-type Synechococcus cells (Fig. 2B; Supplemental Fig. S3). The numbers and positioning of carboxysomes in the cell were statistically analyzed based on the co ...
... carboxysome numbers. The light dependence of carboxysome content was further substantiated by transmission electron microscopy results of wild-type Synechococcus cells (Fig. 2B; Supplemental Fig. S3). The numbers and positioning of carboxysomes in the cell were statistically analyzed based on the co ...
Growth Factors
... History: In 1957, researchers observed that susceptible animal cells, if they were exposed to a colonizing virus, immediately became resistant to attack by other viruses. This resistance was induced by a substance secreted by virally infected cells which was named interferon It has been shown th ...
... History: In 1957, researchers observed that susceptible animal cells, if they were exposed to a colonizing virus, immediately became resistant to attack by other viruses. This resistance was induced by a substance secreted by virally infected cells which was named interferon It has been shown th ...
Limbal stem cell deficiency and its management
... may be necessary to reduce dry eye. Only once eyelid disease and dry eye have been treated effectively should one consider surgical management of limbal stem cell deficiency. The surgical options for limbal stem cell deficiency are based on the transplantation of healthy limbal epithelium. This can ...
... may be necessary to reduce dry eye. Only once eyelid disease and dry eye have been treated effectively should one consider surgical management of limbal stem cell deficiency. The surgical options for limbal stem cell deficiency are based on the transplantation of healthy limbal epithelium. This can ...
Precipitation of calcium, magnesium, strontium and barium in tissues
... Prismatic crystals were observed in cells associated with fibre cells in phyllodes of all four species collected from mature plants grown in the field, and all prismatic crystals were birefringent (Fig. 1). There were also other forms of crystals in phyllodes of A. robeorum, thought to be crystal sa ...
... Prismatic crystals were observed in cells associated with fibre cells in phyllodes of all four species collected from mature plants grown in the field, and all prismatic crystals were birefringent (Fig. 1). There were also other forms of crystals in phyllodes of A. robeorum, thought to be crystal sa ...
Comparative assessment of heavy metal removal by
... Cu, Cd and Pb at pH 7, 6 and 6 respectively which are similar to the results of Wang and Chen (2006) and Blackwell et al. (1995). In their result, the highest adsorption occurs at pH ranges from 4 - 8. This pH range is widely accepted as being optimal for metal uptake of almost all types of biomass. ...
... Cu, Cd and Pb at pH 7, 6 and 6 respectively which are similar to the results of Wang and Chen (2006) and Blackwell et al. (1995). In their result, the highest adsorption occurs at pH ranges from 4 - 8. This pH range is widely accepted as being optimal for metal uptake of almost all types of biomass. ...
A family of abundant plasma membrane
... Bound antibody was visualized with a 2,000× dilution of the rabbit horseradish peroxidase-conjugated anti-rat lg antiserum described for immunoblotting, but for ELISA tetramethylbenzidine was used in the developing solution. In certain instances the immobilized membranes were treated before addition ...
... Bound antibody was visualized with a 2,000× dilution of the rabbit horseradish peroxidase-conjugated anti-rat lg antiserum described for immunoblotting, but for ELISA tetramethylbenzidine was used in the developing solution. In certain instances the immobilized membranes were treated before addition ...
Neuron-to-Cell Spread of Pseudorabies Virus in a
... Trichamber culture system. All Teflon rings were purchased from Tyler Research (Alberta, Canada) and protocols were modified from previously published reports for Campenot chambers (8). Briefly, all the tools and reagents including the Teflon rings and silicone grease-loaded syringe (Dow Corning) we ...
... Trichamber culture system. All Teflon rings were purchased from Tyler Research (Alberta, Canada) and protocols were modified from previously published reports for Campenot chambers (8). Briefly, all the tools and reagents including the Teflon rings and silicone grease-loaded syringe (Dow Corning) we ...
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... screening of this and other Chlorophycean taxa will be required to ascertain the similarity of these polymers with those of the CGA and embryophytes. However, in the Chlamydomonas–Volvox assemblage (i.e., volvocalean flagellates), the cell wall does not contain cellulose but is made of crystalline gl ...
... screening of this and other Chlorophycean taxa will be required to ascertain the similarity of these polymers with those of the CGA and embryophytes. However, in the Chlamydomonas–Volvox assemblage (i.e., volvocalean flagellates), the cell wall does not contain cellulose but is made of crystalline gl ...
Microtubule Associated Protein 1b (MAP1B) Is a Marker of the
... expected further similarities in the expression of microtubule associated proteins (Maps). Neurons express a specific set of Maps that are generally considered to be scaffold proteins [6, 7]. There are two classical Map families: The MAP1 family (MAP1A, MAP1B and MAP1S) and the MAP2/TAU family (MAP2 ...
... expected further similarities in the expression of microtubule associated proteins (Maps). Neurons express a specific set of Maps that are generally considered to be scaffold proteins [6, 7]. There are two classical Map families: The MAP1 family (MAP1A, MAP1B and MAP1S) and the MAP2/TAU family (MAP2 ...
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... and identification of therapeutically important products. Actinomycetes are gram-positive bacteria with high guanine + cytosine content of over 55% in their DNA, which have been recognized as sources of several secondary metabolites, antibiotics, and bioactive compounds that affect microbial growth ...
... and identification of therapeutically important products. Actinomycetes are gram-positive bacteria with high guanine + cytosine content of over 55% in their DNA, which have been recognized as sources of several secondary metabolites, antibiotics, and bioactive compounds that affect microbial growth ...
Campbell Biology, 10e (Reece) Chapter 7 Membrane Structure and
... Answer: B Bloom's Taxonomy: Application/Analysis Section: 7.3 37) What will happen to a red blood cell (RBC), which has an internal ion concentration of about 0.9 percent, if it is placed into a beaker of pure water? A) The cell would shrink because the water in the beaker is hypotonic relative to t ...
... Answer: B Bloom's Taxonomy: Application/Analysis Section: 7.3 37) What will happen to a red blood cell (RBC), which has an internal ion concentration of about 0.9 percent, if it is placed into a beaker of pure water? A) The cell would shrink because the water in the beaker is hypotonic relative to t ...
Bactericidal Antibiotics Induce Toxic Metabolic - Collins Lab
... was unable to distinguish between the Kan and Amp biological replicates at this time point, suggesting that these antibiotics, in particular, elicited a similar metabolic response. The Nor replicates formed a separate cluster due to a set of uniquely decreased metabolites (largely populated by amino ...
... was unable to distinguish between the Kan and Amp biological replicates at this time point, suggesting that these antibiotics, in particular, elicited a similar metabolic response. The Nor replicates formed a separate cluster due to a set of uniquely decreased metabolites (largely populated by amino ...
ovarian malignancy
... mucinous tumour of the ovary, a well differentiated appendiceal carinoma, any other gastrointestinal primary tumour or a mucocele of the appendix. Care should be taken to avoid rupture during surgery ...
... mucinous tumour of the ovary, a well differentiated appendiceal carinoma, any other gastrointestinal primary tumour or a mucocele of the appendix. Care should be taken to avoid rupture during surgery ...
Membrane receptors in the gastrointestinal tract
... M1 and M2. However, it has been demonstrated recently that a single type of muscarinic receptor, subtype M2, might be coupled with adenylate cyclase and phosphoinositides in Chinese hamster ovary cells after transfection with a vector directing the expression of the porcine atrial M2-type receptor ( ...
... M1 and M2. However, it has been demonstrated recently that a single type of muscarinic receptor, subtype M2, might be coupled with adenylate cyclase and phosphoinositides in Chinese hamster ovary cells after transfection with a vector directing the expression of the porcine atrial M2-type receptor ( ...
From yeast to patient neurons and back again - Lindquist Lab
... a-syn? And, if so, might we take advantage of yeast genetics to identify that compound’s protein target and mechanism of action? The concept was to use the cells themselves to identify a “druggable” node to rescue cells from a-syn toxicity, without introducing our own prejudices about what might be ...
... a-syn? And, if so, might we take advantage of yeast genetics to identify that compound’s protein target and mechanism of action? The concept was to use the cells themselves to identify a “druggable” node to rescue cells from a-syn toxicity, without introducing our own prejudices about what might be ...
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
... gfp-marked strain, samples were surface sterilized with 70% ethanol for 5 min (roots) or 3 min (fifth internode and fifth leaf), followed by 1% commercial bleach and a 0.01% Tween 20 solution for 1 min, and then washed three times in distilled water (1 min each time). The samples were then ground an ...
... gfp-marked strain, samples were surface sterilized with 70% ethanol for 5 min (roots) or 3 min (fifth internode and fifth leaf), followed by 1% commercial bleach and a 0.01% Tween 20 solution for 1 min, and then washed three times in distilled water (1 min each time). The samples were then ground an ...
mycoplasmas in tissue culture
... for the detection of mycoplasma tissue-culture contaminants than seeding test material into a line of mouse lymphoma cells in vitro. This line showed cytopathic changes when infected with some mycoplasmas. The lymphoma cells also supported the growth of some non-cytopathogenic strains of mycoplasma ...
... for the detection of mycoplasma tissue-culture contaminants than seeding test material into a line of mouse lymphoma cells in vitro. This line showed cytopathic changes when infected with some mycoplasmas. The lymphoma cells also supported the growth of some non-cytopathogenic strains of mycoplasma ...
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... Ectoderm-mesenchyme interactions are known to play an important role during chick limb morphogenesis (Gumpel-Pinot, 1972,1973,1980,19Sla,b,c). An important part of these interactions is taken over by the apical ectodermal ridge and underlying mesenchyme (Saunders & Gasseling, 1968; Zwilling, 1956a,b ...
... Ectoderm-mesenchyme interactions are known to play an important role during chick limb morphogenesis (Gumpel-Pinot, 1972,1973,1980,19Sla,b,c). An important part of these interactions is taken over by the apical ectodermal ridge and underlying mesenchyme (Saunders & Gasseling, 1968; Zwilling, 1956a,b ...
A Dominant Negative Mutant of Cyclin-Dependent
... Cells in maize (Zea mays) endosperm undergo multiple cycles of endoreduplication, with some attaining DNA contents as high as 96C and 192C. Genome amplification begins around 10 d after pollination, coincident with cell enlargement and the onset of starch and storage protein accumulation. Although t ...
... Cells in maize (Zea mays) endosperm undergo multiple cycles of endoreduplication, with some attaining DNA contents as high as 96C and 192C. Genome amplification begins around 10 d after pollination, coincident with cell enlargement and the onset of starch and storage protein accumulation. Although t ...
Chapter 3 Cells- Structure & Function Part II
... Cells have two major periods Interphase Cell grows Cell carries on metabolic processes ...
... Cells have two major periods Interphase Cell grows Cell carries on metabolic processes ...
Potassium regulation
... cell causing hyperkalemia • For each 10 mOsm increase in osmalrity, this will make 0.4-0.8 mEqv increase in potassium extracellular concentration • Remember that the normal osmolarity in the plasma is 284mOsm • -Epinephrine pushes potassium inside the cells, so giving beta blocker as propranolol wil ...
... cell causing hyperkalemia • For each 10 mOsm increase in osmalrity, this will make 0.4-0.8 mEqv increase in potassium extracellular concentration • Remember that the normal osmolarity in the plasma is 284mOsm • -Epinephrine pushes potassium inside the cells, so giving beta blocker as propranolol wil ...
1 Laccases direct lignification in the discrete secondary cell wall
... including irregular xylem and a marked reduction in lignin deposition (Pro35S:miRNA C4H lines, Supplemental Fig. 1; Pro35S:miRNA CCR lines, Smith et al., 2013). Constitutive expression of the C4H or CCR1 microRNA during VND7induced TE formation did not inhibit secondary cell wall formation (Fig. 1D, ...
... including irregular xylem and a marked reduction in lignin deposition (Pro35S:miRNA C4H lines, Supplemental Fig. 1; Pro35S:miRNA CCR lines, Smith et al., 2013). Constitutive expression of the C4H or CCR1 microRNA during VND7induced TE formation did not inhibit secondary cell wall formation (Fig. 1D, ...
My Life with Dicty
... collect growing Dictyostelium amoebae and initiate synchronous development. For the next 24 hours my attention was totally focused on the developing cells as they aggregated, formed slugs, and culminated into fruiting bodies. I was enamored but did not realize for several years that it would be a li ...
... collect growing Dictyostelium amoebae and initiate synchronous development. For the next 24 hours my attention was totally focused on the developing cells as they aggregated, formed slugs, and culminated into fruiting bodies. I was enamored but did not realize for several years that it would be a li ...