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Investigating the roles of phosphorylation in modulating Argonaute 2 activity and localization
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RNA interference (RNAi) has enabled the study of gene function with unprecedented specificity and reliability. Almost twenty years after the discovery of RNAi, we now know that this process is carried out by a set of evolutionarily conserved proteins. In mammals, these proteins form part of the...
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2014
Jin, Weiwu, He, Maolong, Guan, Leluo, Romao, Josue M., McAllister, Tim
Background MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs found to regulate several biological processes including adipogenesis. Understanding adipose tissue regulation is critical for beef cattle as fat is an important determinant of beef quality and nutrient value. This study analyzed the...
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Modification of pulse starch properties by nanoparticulation and phosphorylation techniques
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The global demand for plant-based protein is fast growing. This has resulted in significant expansion of pulse grain fractionation and value-added processing operations that primarily focus on protein refining. Pulse starches, as the major by-product of those operations, remain underutilized...
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Spring 2011
The Reelin-Disabled-1 (Dab1) signaling pathway plays a key role in regulating neuronal positioning and synaptic plasticity. Binding of Reelin to its receptors induces tyrosine phosphorylation of the intracellular adaptor protein Dab1. Tyrosine-phosphorylated Dab1 not only rapidly transmits the...
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Na+/H+ exchanger isoform 1-induced osteopontin expression facilitates cardiomyocyte hypertrophy
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Mohamed, Iman A., Gadeau, Alain-Pierre, Fliegel, Larry, Lopaschuk, Gary, Mlih, Mohamed, Abdulrahman, Nabeel, Filmore, Natasha, Mraiche, Fatima
Enhanced expression and activity of the Na+/H+ exchanger isoform 1 (NHE1) has been implicated in cardiomyocyte hypertrophy in various experimental models. The upregulation of NHE1 was correlated with an increase in osteopontin (OPN) expression in models of cardiac hypertrophy (CH), and the...
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Fall 2015
Malignant glioma (MG), comprised of grade III (anaplastic astrocytoma) and grade IV (glioblastoma) astrocytoma, is the most common adult brain tumour, with an incidence of ~4 in 100 000 people. Despite aggressive treatment with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, survival remains dismal, with...
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Phosphorylation status of 72 kDa MMP-2 determines its structure and activity in response to peroxynitrite
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Jacob-Ferreira, Anna Laura, Kondo, Marcia Yuri, Baral, Pravas Kumar, James, Michael N., Holt, Andrew, Fan, Xiaohu, Schulz, Richard
Matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) is a key intra- and extra-cellular protease which contributes to several oxidative stress related pathologies. A molecular understanding of 72 kDa MMP-2 activity, directly mediated by S-glutathiolation of its cysteine residues in the presence of peroxynitrite...
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Practical Considerations for Body Composition Assessment of Adults with Class II/III Obesity Using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis or Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
Download2016-09-03
Johnson Stoklossa, Carlene A., Forhan, Mary, Padwal, Raj S., Gonzalez, Maria Cristina, Prado, Carla M.
Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to explore the practical considerations for body composition assessment of adults with class II/III obesity. Studies assessing adults (18–64 years) with a body mass index (BMI) ≥35 kg/m2 with bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and/or dual-energy...
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Protein Kinase Mediated Regulation of the Na+/H+ Exchanger in the Rat Myocardium by MAP-Kinase-dependent Pathways
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Moor, Andrea Noor, Fliegel, Larry
We examined regulation of the Na+/H+ exchanger isoform 1 by phosphorylation in the rat myocardium. We utilized cell extracts from adult rat hearts, adult rat extracts fractionated by fast performance liquid chromatography, and extracts from cultured neonatal cardiac myocytes. The...
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Fall 2014
Regulation of microtubule dynamics is essential for many cellular processes, including proper assembly and function of the mitotic spindle. One mechanism for temporal and spatial regulation of microtubule dynamics is provided by the kinesin-13 microtubule depolymerizing enzymes, among which MCAK...