... research is that
understanding what causes the loss of appropriate
metal binding might be crucial for the understanding
of theroleof amyloidogenic proteins in a number of
neurodegenerative disorders.
Experimental ... with
glycine alone was performed and no binding was observed.
In our hands, as others [54], the most reproducible data
was obtained from injections ofthe metal into a solution of
the protein. Typically ... important inthe brain, there-
fore theroleof copper binding or loss ofits binding
could be related to specific cerebellar function(s) of
stefin B [18], which remains to be seen by more in vivo
studies.
Stefin...
... concerning the kinetics and properties of the
enzyme. More strikingly, we show a novel roleofthe PPase
enzyme inthe development and molting process of A. suum
larvae in vitro.
Materials and methods
Parasites
Adult ... 14.635 lmolặmin
)1
ặmg protein
)1
. The inset in (A) repre-
sents the linear transformation ofthe curve. (B) Mg
2+
dependency was
determined as described in (A) inthe presence of increasing concen-
trations ... determined by incubating the diluted recombin-
ant proteins inthe standard reaction mixture inthe presence
of increasing concentrations of PP
i
(0.05–0.5 m
M
)at55°C.
Data were fit to the appropriate...
... mislocalization of all
three enzymes in these cells clearly shows the involvement of
PEX14 inthe targeting of PTS-1, PTS-2 and I-PTS proteins
to the glycosome.
To further analyse the effect ofthe destruction ... a binding constant K
d
of 2.75 l
M
, and that the
amino-terminal domains ofthe two peroxins were respon-
sible for this interaction.
The roleof TbPEX14 in glycosome biogenesis received
further ... the
peroxin PEX14 is a component of a docking complex at the
peroxisomal membrane, where it is involved inthe import of
matrix proteins into the organelle after their synthesis in the
cytosol and...
... v-KIND KIND2 binding resides within
residues 702–744 of MAP2.
Residues 456–487 inthe KIND2 domain of v-KIND
contain the core MAP2 binding module
To identify the core MAP2-binding site within the
KIND2 ... specific MAP2 binding resides
within the 32 residues (amino acids 456–487) of the
v-KIND KIND2 domain.
To examine whether the MAP2 binding core site of
v-KIND binds to intact MAP2 protein, we coex-
pressed ... under-
stood, the data obtained inthe present study indicate
that the 43 residues (amino acids 702–744 in mice) that
reside inthe middle region ofthe CD act as the
v-KIND binding core. The v-KIND-binding...
... the basis of the
above findings, our research provides new insights into
the roleof exon 9 inthe regulation of apoptosis and
invasion in liver cell lines.
A
B
Fig. 7. Effects of occludin shRNA ... important roles inthe induction of
mitochondria-mediated apoptosis andthe inhibition of invasion, along with
the downregulation of matrix metalloproteinase expression. In addition, by
using the calcium ... Matrigel-coated inserts
were stained with crystal violet. The dots are stained cells on the bottom ofthe Matrigel-coated inserts. The number of invasive cells was
determined by counting the number of stained...
... using
crotonyl-CoA as a substrate [15]. The gene encoding
this bifunctional protein was named AUH (‘AU bind-
ing homolog of enoyl-CoA hydratase’). The RNA-
binding activity ofthe human protein ... For the
kinetic characterization of AUH described inthe work
at hand, AUH was overproduced in Escherichia coli as
a maltose binding protein fusion (MBP-AUH). The
complete AUH gene (producing ... gặL
)1
bovine serum albumin
and 10 lm 3-MG-CoA or glutaconyl-CoA. After incubation
at 37 °C for 60 min, the reaction was terminated by the addi-
tion of 2.5 lLof2m HCl. The samples were homogenized,
and...
... that the interaction between VBARP
and Vpr is specific. The input panel represents the
amount of protein used in this assay indicating that an
equal amount of protein was used in all our samples
and ... con-
firmed that the cytoplasmic distribution of VBARP is
independent ofthe cycling stage ofthe cells.
Identification of biological function(s) of VBARP
using a siRNA assay
To examine theroleof endogenous ... protein
containing a single ankyrin repeat that interacts with
HIV-1 viral protein R (Vpr) and we designated this
protein as Vpr-binding ankyrin repeat protein
(VBARP). This interaction was further...
... “hated”… At the beginning ofthe story, the main
character was introduced “an old Indian named Koskoosh” andthe story is told from
the point of view of this character. Inthe text, one can find many ... a
randomly chosen text in terms of expansion to see how the findings can help to
understand some features ofthe text andthe intention ofthe writer. In this thesis, the
text chosen is the ... realization inthe short story The Law
of Life by Jack London has been finished. Now we shall sum up the results ofthe
study.
In chapter 2 ofthe study, the theoretical background ofthe most...
... nm,
comparable to the inhibition ofthe aminopeptidase
cathepsin H (K
i
ẳ 30 nm ). In comparison with other
cystatins, cystatin F is a rather slow binding inhibitor
of the cathepsins, characterized ... Cystatins are generally rather non-
selective inhibitors. An interesting feature of cystatin
F is the 100-fold stronger inhibition of cathepsins F,
L, and V than of cathepsin S. Cathepsin S is ... process
regulating its inhibitory properties.
Screening of proteases for their inhibition showed
that cystatin F is different from other cystatins, both
in terms of specificity and strength of binding to the
target...
... Prx
class, is their second redox-active cysteine, the resol-
ving cysteine (Cys-S
R
). In typical 2-Cys, S
p
at the N
terminus and S
R
at the C terminus ofthe protein
belong to different subunits and ... periods of time
(Fig. 3). As shown, the addition of stressors to the cul-
tures inhibits growth without killing the cells.
The hybridizing band inthe northern analysis
showed the expected size of ... processes.
In this study we examined theroleof Bcp2 in order
to increase the knowledge ofthe enzymatic activity
involved inthe oxidative stress in S. solfataricus.
To detect differences inthe response...
... 20 lL ofthe enzyme/inhibitor mixture to 180 lLof
substrate (4NPGlc), incubating for 30 min at 37 °C, and
measuring the rel ease of 4NP.
Protein assays and protein sequencing
Total protein in crude ... property
of enzymes involved in transformation of xenobiotics is
increased enzyme levels inthe presence of xenobiotic
substrates, i.e. inducibility. Cloning the human cbg- 1 gene
(i.e. including the ... mLámin
)1
.The
following gradients were used: incubations containing
arbutin or salicin as substrate; 100% C initial, i ncreasing
D t o 2 0% (10 min), 50% ( 15 min), 100% (5 min), held at
100% (5 min);...
... its charge inthe broadest sense and to
examine both the fundamental roles of solar and space physics as aspects of scientific exploration and
the roles ofthe research in support of enabling ... are defined broadly and that include exploration to understand
the origin and evolution ofthe universe, the formation of planets and planetary systems, the origin and
extent of life, andthe ... element ofthe fate theme, and it contributes
in key ways to many aspects of several components ofthe origins and evolution themes. In light ofthe
commission’s findings, the Committee on the...
... only 10% of urate is excreted inthe urine (the
remaining 90% being recirculated by the renal system
[3]), an increase of this antioxidant in blood will also
lead to an increase in urine. The fact ... H,
Savant Instruments Inc.). The final volume was deter-
mined by gravimetry, assuming that the entire methanol
was removed during the conc entration inthe SpeedVac
and that the d ensity ofthe remaining ... (Institute for Work and Health) for their
help inthe metal/creatinine analysis, and comments on the manuscript. The
medical team ofthe Institute for Work and Health (Prof Marcel-André Boillat,
Dr...
... of rice and to investigate the effect of tempering
on the increase inthe mechanical strength of rice. This was the preliminary work mainly
to establish the methodology and feasibility ofthe ... extension workers, and collection of more da
training part ofthe program inthe next 3 m
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shared the existing information and experiences on rice cracking. The document prepared
(in Vietnamese ... 10: Increased mechanical strength of
the rice due to tempering
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1. Institute Information
Project Name
Investigation of rice kernel cracking
and its control inthe field and during...