... Protein targeting to the microsomes requires the cotranslational insertion ofthe newly synthesized protein into the microsomal membrane, where the N-terminal hydrophobic signal sequence ofthe ... localized inside ofthe inner membrane Moreover, the imported + ⁄ 1A1 and + 33 ⁄ 1A1 proteins were extractable with alkaline Na2CO3 as shown in Fig 2C, suggesting that both proteins are localized inthe ... mitochondria-targeting signal inthe yeast system Mitochondrial localization of intact CYP2E1 in yeast cells Because ofthe existing ambiguity inthe literature on the nature and extent of CYP2E1 import into...
... Investigating theroleofthe ESCRT proteinsin cytokinesis Musab Saeed Bhutta B.Sc (Hons) Thesis submitted in fulfilment ofthe requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy ... is involved intheformationofthe contractile ring Shortly after the daughter cells separate, actin is localised at the newly divided end ofthe cell It then localises to both poles ofthe ... at the spindle midzone and midbody during mitosis and cytokinesis On the other hand, CDC14B is found predominantly inthe nucleolus of interphase cells, and then at the spindle apparatus of mitotic...
... consists of N-terminal domain for protein oligomerization, C-terminal domain for DNA binding, and flexible linker connecting the two domains [48, 51] The central region of H-NS, which includes the ... as the reference point from the centroid ofthe magnetic bead to determine the extension ofthe stretched DNA Note that when the extension ofthe DNA is ⇠ µm, the image ofthe bead is near the ... containing DNA-binding protein of our interest, we can study the DNA binding properties ofthe protein by its impact on DNA elastic response (Fig 2.3) Theoretical predictions have shown that binding...
... that involves DISC formation and where the initiator caspase-8 plays a major role On the other hand, an intrinsic pathway, in response to signals affecting the mitochondria, that involves theformation ... Domain (CARD) for caspase-2 and -9 These domains allow their recruitment by adaptor proteins into the DISC or the apoptosome Recruitment ofthe initiator pro-caspases to these complexes results in ... the release ofthe cytokines in their soluble forms These ligands have a 20-30% homology in a 150 amino acid domain, known as the TNF homology domain (THD), which is responsible for the binding...
... 34B) Interestingly, down-regulation of survivin protein levels upon treatment with LY30 was inhibited inthe presence ofthe proteasome inhibitor lactacystin Inversely, inhibition of protein synthesis ... independently ofthe presence of LY30, both resulted in a marked increase in cell death as reported in several studies Inhibition ofthe proteasome lead to an expected increase in survivin protein level in ... area covered by mitochondria against the ratio ofthe highest mitochondrial staining intensity to the total mitochondrial staining (A) Corresponding histogram ofthe mitochondrial aggregation (B)...
... name the bactericidal peptides derived from heme-containing proteinsThe evidence for theroleof hemocidins inthe innate defense against infection accumulated in many organisms Interestingly, ... overcome the host immune defense The host serine proteases have been examined in- depth regarding their roles in initiating and transducing the antimicrobial responses However, the probable roles of ... immunity of invertebrates Within minutes after infection, the microbial invader is encapsulated within an insoluble melanin capsule, and the generation of free radical byproducts during the melanin formation...
... G-actin and F-actin forms The rate of cycling is determined by actin binding proteins (ABPs) which includes the sequestering proteins and the capping proteins Sequestering proteins inhibit polymerization ... actin subunits and capping of existing actin filaments This group ofproteins is collectively known as actin binding proteins (see figure 1.3) β-thymosin is the most abundant of these actin-monomer ... 1.3.3 Actin binding proteins Regulation of polymerization and depolymerization of actin is carried out by a group ofproteins that are responsible for the crosslinking, severing, sequestering of monomeric...
... Features PHD zinc finger protein PHD zinc finger protein Composite PHD zinc fingerbromodomain proteins PHD zinc finger protein Bromodomain protein PHD zinc finger proteins PHD zinc finger protein Composite ... So far, the physiologic roles ofthe TRIP-Br proteins remain elusive Nevertheless, there are several lines of indirect but compelling evidence inferring a role for the TRIP-Br proteinsin regulation ... Prominent examples of PHD zinc finger and/or bromodomaincontaining proteinsThe (*) label designates disease-associated PHD zinc finger and/or bromodomain-containing proteins Conservation of the...
... membrane proteinsof RBCs can be classified into three categories Cytoskeletal proteins (α and β spectrins, protein 4.1, actin), these proteins located just beneath the lipid bilayer Integral proteins ... Aquaporins are integral membrane proteins belonging to a larger family of major intrinsic proteins that form pores inthe membrane of biological cells The threedimensional structure of aquaporin ... glycophorins) are strongly embedded into the lipid bilayer Anchoring proteins (ankyrin and protein 4.2) connect with the cytoskeletal network as well as integral proteinsThe functions ofthe membrane...
... profitability is declining The internalization of information within the same institution may thus enhance intra-circuit and inter-circuit stability by reducing the incentive to overfinancing The ... Creating a stronger investor base amounts to strengthening the circuit by completing the financial market structure ofthe economy, thus eliminating discontinuities inthe transmission of information ... interpreting and judging are parts ofthe production process of information; disseminating information to the general public through reports or advertising campaigns, and providing individualized information...
... advantageous in serving transport inthe Mekong Delta linking to Cambodia The total length ofthe inland waterway (IW) system is about 40,998 km, mainly inthe Red River Delta and the Mekong Delta Inthe ... forwarding activities ofthe S.R of Vietnam, and on this basis to integrate with such professional colleagues on the world The Association has theroleof coordinating the activities ofthe members ... conditions for business associations, as well implemented strategies on developing and increasing the quality of trade services ofthe Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of Transport Being the intermediary...
... English at the expense ofthe other languages that exist inthe country, the adult language program in Botswana maintains the hegemony and the gap between the poor and the rich, the major and minority ... and the status of vulnerable groups remains precarious (Fong 1995) The major problem is that the recipients ofthe extension services remain uninvolved and passive in a one way flow of information ... for the betterment of their conditions It could mobilize the so called minorities to oppose their status and challenge the hegemony ofthe majority communities in Botswana 31 In most parts of the...
... categories of business-to-business advertising are industrial and professional advertising b.1 Industrial advertising Advertising targeted at individuals who buy or influence the purchase of industrial ... development ofthe industry also fosters the other industries in society, which contributes to the development ofthe economy as a whole In Vietnam, spending for advertising is rather lower than that in ... advertising industry Since the opening policy and law of foreign investment, advertising industry has seen remarkable changes The growth rate of advertising service is the highest in economy, in which...
... raising the profile of women in management However, during this period of research, there was an emerging recognition ofthe importance of a concern for people inthe behavioural theories as being ... anything towards raising the profile of women in management, as the theory was constructed as a male model at a time when women were not visible in paid employment One ofthe off shoots ofthe ... enabling of others to help achieve the goals ofthe organisation Furthermore, the ability to control others is given no prominence in this recent definition of leadership A brief review of early...
... on the securities booking system ofthe CGSDTC and the bond trading system ofthe inter-bank lending centre The trading system ofthe national inter-bank lending centre provides pricing information, ... source of financing for enterprises, if their own capital is excluded In summary, the deepening process ofthe financial markets has rendered the dominance ofthe banking sector inthe financial ... is the processing of information The fast development ofthe Internet technology has influenced substantially the economic and financial behavior, and it indicates the arrival ofthe era of competition...
... throughout the world bears little resemblance to teosinte, the original ancestor of corn The newer techniques involving genetic engineering, on the other hand, allow for the transfer of a few genes in ... material The Þrst method involves enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), which are based on the detection ofproteins coded for by the genes inserted into GM crops These tests require minimal ... commercially introduced inthe U.S in 1996 and have been rapidly adopted by farmers It has been estimated that 24% ofthe corn and almost 70% ofthe soybeans and cotton grown inthe U.S in 2001 were...
... establishment ofthe Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Medicine in 1935, the Faculty of Economics and Law in 1936, the Faculty of Theology in 1942 and, finally, the Faculty of Science in 1954 The main ... the Folketing, on theroleofthe University as the principal shareholder in Cheminova The listing of Cheminova on the Stock Exchange in 1986 and the establishment ofthe first science park in ... potential of new knowledge might be biggest inthe latter case The growth ofthe minicomputer industry inthe Boston region inthe 1960s and the internet industry in Silicon Valley in the1 9990s...
... satisfactory inthe evaluation of nodal status in this patient group Since the highly cellular tissue in reactive lymph nodes may also show increased intensity, theroleof DWI and ADC in distinguishing ... tissue inthe uterine cervix and endometrium Inthe uterine myometrium, the ADC value may play a limited role due to the large overlap between sarcomas and benign leiomyomas Theroleof DWI for the ... enhancing cervical cancer (arrow) The tumor invades the cervical stroma (arrowhead) c DWI with b = 1,000 s/mm2 shows a well-defined hyperintensity mass inthe cervical area The shape ofthe uterine...
... critical in ensuring the effective use of ICTs inthe health sector Programme designs should consider theroleofthe intermediary at the same time as, if not before, theroleofthe technology The ... reminding them about their medication The messages can be sent in one of three languages and in a range of styles to ensure they not become boring Ofthe 138 patients involved inthe pilot, there ... pillars: improving the functioning of health care systems by improving the management of information and access to that information, including: • management of logistics of patient care • administrative...