Dehydroascorbate Uptake Activity Correlates with
... by plant cells (Horemans et al., 1997, 1998b). In other words, the amount of radioactive label taken up is representative of the amount of DHA that has been relocated from the external medium to the cytoplasm. In this paper, the attempt was made to investigate whether this DHA uptake activity is in ...
... by plant cells (Horemans et al., 1997, 1998b). In other words, the amount of radioactive label taken up is representative of the amount of DHA that has been relocated from the external medium to the cytoplasm. In this paper, the attempt was made to investigate whether this DHA uptake activity is in ...
Turgor Pressure
... osmotic pressure. A number of factors can reduce turgor pressure below what is predicted by its osmotic pressure. These include the presence of solutes in the cell wall; some plants are able to regulate the amount of these to control turgor pressure. Turgor pressure is also reduced by transpiration, ...
... osmotic pressure. A number of factors can reduce turgor pressure below what is predicted by its osmotic pressure. These include the presence of solutes in the cell wall; some plants are able to regulate the amount of these to control turgor pressure. Turgor pressure is also reduced by transpiration, ...
Hijacking of eukaryotic functions by intracellular bacterial pathogens
... cells is mediated by at least two proteins, internalin A (InlA) and internalin B (InlB) [11]. InlA is covalently linked to the peptidoglycan by a LPTTG motif located near the C-terminal end. InlA also harbors several leucine-rich repeats (LRRs) in its N-terminal half, probably involved in protein-pr ...
... cells is mediated by at least two proteins, internalin A (InlA) and internalin B (InlB) [11]. InlA is covalently linked to the peptidoglycan by a LPTTG motif located near the C-terminal end. InlA also harbors several leucine-rich repeats (LRRs) in its N-terminal half, probably involved in protein-pr ...
secretion and endocytosis in insulin
... I n preparations ("controls") from peroxidaseinjected animals not injected with insulin, peroxidase is demonstrable in the capillaries and intercellular spaces at the earliest time studied, 30 min after injection (Fig. 3). Small peroxidase-containing bodies are also visible in the medulla cells. In ...
... I n preparations ("controls") from peroxidaseinjected animals not injected with insulin, peroxidase is demonstrable in the capillaries and intercellular spaces at the earliest time studied, 30 min after injection (Fig. 3). Small peroxidase-containing bodies are also visible in the medulla cells. In ...
Target Predictions using LINCS Data
... with the drug likely lie on a pathway that is directly affected by the drug and would thus serve as good candidates for direct targets for the drug. This approach provides a valuable alternative to in vitro screening. By focusing on the pathways targeted by different drugs and small molecules using ...
... with the drug likely lie on a pathway that is directly affected by the drug and would thus serve as good candidates for direct targets for the drug. This approach provides a valuable alternative to in vitro screening. By focusing on the pathways targeted by different drugs and small molecules using ...
Interaction between Cell Wall and Plasma Membrane via RGD Motif
... Our previous reports suggested that the plant cell wall plays crucial roles in the recognition of pathogens and in determination of plant-pathogen specificity (Kiba et al. 1995, 1996, 1997, Shiraishi et al. 1997, 1998). However, the mechanism of signal transmission from the cell wall to plasma membr ...
... Our previous reports suggested that the plant cell wall plays crucial roles in the recognition of pathogens and in determination of plant-pathogen specificity (Kiba et al. 1995, 1996, 1997, Shiraishi et al. 1997, 1998). However, the mechanism of signal transmission from the cell wall to plasma membr ...
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... gated into clump colonies in the bottom of cell culture wells (Small, 2004), thus preventing the estimation of cell densities. However, cell viability was consistently over 99% based on trypan blue and neutral red staining. 3.2. API ZYM enzyme profiles of Hematodinium cell lysates and cell culture me ...
... gated into clump colonies in the bottom of cell culture wells (Small, 2004), thus preventing the estimation of cell densities. However, cell viability was consistently over 99% based on trypan blue and neutral red staining. 3.2. API ZYM enzyme profiles of Hematodinium cell lysates and cell culture me ...
Arabidopsis ORGAN SIZE RELATED1 regulates organ growth and
... • The growth of a plant organ to its characteristic size is regulated by an elaborate developmental program involving both internal and external signals. Here, we identify a novel Arabidopsis gene, ORGAN SIZE RELATED1 (OSR1), that is involved in regulation of organ growth and overall organ size. • A ...
... • The growth of a plant organ to its characteristic size is regulated by an elaborate developmental program involving both internal and external signals. Here, we identify a novel Arabidopsis gene, ORGAN SIZE RELATED1 (OSR1), that is involved in regulation of organ growth and overall organ size. • A ...
PDF - Eleanor Maine Research Lab
... mitotic cell division and maintenance of stem cell fate. Different stem cell types display distinct patterns of self-renewal and differentiation. For example, hematopoetic stem cells divide infrequently compared with ES cells (Orford and Scadden, 2008). Different modes of stem cell proliferation may ...
... mitotic cell division and maintenance of stem cell fate. Different stem cell types display distinct patterns of self-renewal and differentiation. For example, hematopoetic stem cells divide infrequently compared with ES cells (Orford and Scadden, 2008). Different modes of stem cell proliferation may ...
The plant cytoskeleton: its significance in plant
... 1986; Bershadsky & Vasiliev 1988; plants: Traas 1989). ...
... 1986; Bershadsky & Vasiliev 1988; plants: Traas 1989). ...
Epithelial repair is a two-stage process driven first by dying cells and
... of which provides the mechanical force for extrusion, with little or no contribution from the dying cell. Here, we use live confocal imaging, providing time-resolved three-dimensional observations of actomyosin dynamics, to reveal new mechanical roles for dying cells in their own extrusion from mono ...
... of which provides the mechanical force for extrusion, with little or no contribution from the dying cell. Here, we use live confocal imaging, providing time-resolved three-dimensional observations of actomyosin dynamics, to reveal new mechanical roles for dying cells in their own extrusion from mono ...
B cells in Type 1 diabetes: Studies on cell surface antibody binding
... Ig molecules comprise heavy (H) and light (L) chains with both constant (C) and variable (v) regions that are encoded by genes residing in three loci. The possible rearrangement combinations of the heavy chain with the addition of the variability of the light chains provide an enormous capacity of I ...
... Ig molecules comprise heavy (H) and light (L) chains with both constant (C) and variable (v) regions that are encoded by genes residing in three loci. The possible rearrangement combinations of the heavy chain with the addition of the variability of the light chains provide an enormous capacity of I ...
further characterization of the f1-histone
... cyclic 3',5'-adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)-dependent phosphokinase, differs from KII by several criteria. KII is mol wt 90,000, cAMP independent, rapidly turned over in vivo, low K. for ATP, and phosphorylates FI histone at several unique sites. Comparative examination of metaphase-arrested (M) and ...
... cyclic 3',5'-adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)-dependent phosphokinase, differs from KII by several criteria. KII is mol wt 90,000, cAMP independent, rapidly turned over in vivo, low K. for ATP, and phosphorylates FI histone at several unique sites. Comparative examination of metaphase-arrested (M) and ...
Betulinic Acid-induced Programmed Cell Death in
... component of the bark of the white birch tree, and this can readily be converted to betulinic acid (2, 3). Subsequent studies revealed that cytotoxic responses can be mediated with other cell types (4 – 8), but a key observation remains the significant antitumor response with human melanoma carried ...
... component of the bark of the white birch tree, and this can readily be converted to betulinic acid (2, 3). Subsequent studies revealed that cytotoxic responses can be mediated with other cell types (4 – 8), but a key observation remains the significant antitumor response with human melanoma carried ...
Plant Cell Walls: Basics of Structure, Chemistry, Accessibility and the
... larger and longer fibrils [9]. The cellulose microfibrils are hydrophobic and can be highly crystalline, features that contribute greatly to the recalcitrance of biomass. For example, the 100 crystal face of a microfibril is more hydrophobic than the other faces and selectively binds the CBD (cellul ...
... larger and longer fibrils [9]. The cellulose microfibrils are hydrophobic and can be highly crystalline, features that contribute greatly to the recalcitrance of biomass. For example, the 100 crystal face of a microfibril is more hydrophobic than the other faces and selectively binds the CBD (cellul ...
Parenchyma cells
... Parenchyma – Ground tissue Parenchyma cells contain a nucleus and retain the ability for future cell division. When they are first formed, they are densely cytoplasmic and have several small vacuoles. As the cells enlarge, the vacuole size increases and intercellular spaces can form between cell wal ...
... Parenchyma – Ground tissue Parenchyma cells contain a nucleus and retain the ability for future cell division. When they are first formed, they are densely cytoplasmic and have several small vacuoles. As the cells enlarge, the vacuole size increases and intercellular spaces can form between cell wal ...
Conjecture: Can Continuous Regeneration Lead to Immortality
... time. Also, the budding rate showed little or no decline. Martinez calculated that over the 4 years of observation, the epithelial cells divided an average of 300 times and the whole body was replaced approximately 60 times. The hydra also has a high capacity for cell regeneration and re-aggregation ...
... time. Also, the budding rate showed little or no decline. Martinez calculated that over the 4 years of observation, the epithelial cells divided an average of 300 times and the whole body was replaced approximately 60 times. The hydra also has a high capacity for cell regeneration and re-aggregation ...
Int Sci 9 - Sturgis Charter Public School
... interactions with the environment. Identify the basic unit of the nervous system, the neuron, and explain generally how it works. 4.5 Explain how the muscular/skeletal system (skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles, bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons) works with other systems to support the body and ...
... interactions with the environment. Identify the basic unit of the nervous system, the neuron, and explain generally how it works. 4.5 Explain how the muscular/skeletal system (skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles, bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons) works with other systems to support the body and ...
The Polymeric Immunoglobulin Receptor Accumulates in
... processes of neuroendocrine PC12 cells than were markers of housekeeping endosomes. We can conclude that proteins capable of being targeted to apical endosomes can be correctly targeted to specialized endosomes within PC12 neurites, which resemble, in this regard, axonal rather than dendritic proces ...
... processes of neuroendocrine PC12 cells than were markers of housekeeping endosomes. We can conclude that proteins capable of being targeted to apical endosomes can be correctly targeted to specialized endosomes within PC12 neurites, which resemble, in this regard, axonal rather than dendritic proces ...
B. Sc. (Hons) Biotechnology - Agricultural University Peshawar
... Introduction to cell theory and structure; chemical composition of cell; types of cell organelles, structure and their functions; separation of cell organelles; transport properties of cell membrane; cell cycle; mitosis; molecular organization and functional role; meiosis, division and genetic conse ...
... Introduction to cell theory and structure; chemical composition of cell; types of cell organelles, structure and their functions; separation of cell organelles; transport properties of cell membrane; cell cycle; mitosis; molecular organization and functional role; meiosis, division and genetic conse ...
Immunity Cells Programmed by Mediators of Type 1 Nanotube
... are critical for the initiation of CTL responses (1). This process also involves immune communication with a subset of lymph node– resident DC that possess an enhanced ability to cross-present Ag to CD8+ T cells (11, 12). Transfer of antigenic information between migratory and lymph node–residing DC ...
... are critical for the initiation of CTL responses (1). This process also involves immune communication with a subset of lymph node– resident DC that possess an enhanced ability to cross-present Ag to CD8+ T cells (11, 12). Transfer of antigenic information between migratory and lymph node–residing DC ...
