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A minimal biochemical route towards de novo formation of synthetic phospholipid membranes. [PDF]
, 2019 All living cells consist of membrane compartments, which are mainly composed of phospholipids. Phospholipid synthesis is catalyzed by membrane-bound enzymes, which themselves require pre-existing membranes for function.
Bhattacharya, Ahanjit +3 more
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Alkyne lipids as substrates for click chemistry-based in vitro enzymatic assays
Journal of Lipid Research, 2013 Click chemistry is evolving as a powerful tool in biological applications because it allows the sensitive and specific detection of compounds with alkyne or azido groups.
Anne Gaebler +5 more
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The structural basis for the phospholipid remodeling by lysophosphatidylcholine acyltransferase 3
Nature Communications, 2021 During phosphatidylcholine (PC) remodeling re-acylation is catalyzed by lysophosphatidylcholine acyltransferases (LPCAT). Here, the authors present crystal and cryo-EM structures of chicken LPCAT3 in the apo-, acyl donor-bound and acyl receptor-bound ...
Qing Zhang +14 more
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Characterization of Genes Involved in the Formation of Aroma Volatiles in "Charentais" Melon Fruit [PDF]
, 2004 Volatiles esters impart distinct characteristics to the fruit quality. "Charentais" cantaloupe melon (Cucumis melo "cantalupensis") is characterized by abundant sweetness and aromatic flavour.
El-Sharkawy, Islam +4 more
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S-acylation of P2K1 mediates extracellular ATP-induced immune signaling in Arabidopsis
Nature Communications, 2021 S-acylation is a reversible protein post-translational modification that often regulates protein function at the plasma membrane. Here the authors show that an Arabidopsis extracellular ATP receptor P2K1 mediates phosphorylation of two S-acyltransferases
Dongqin Chen +5 more
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Microorganisms, 2021 Biocatalytic transesterification is commonly carried out employing lipases in anhydrous organic solvents since hydrolases usually prefer hydrolysis over acyl transfer in bulk water.
Amanda Staudt +7 more
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In Vitro Analysis of Hedgehog Acyltransferase and Porcupine Fatty Acyltransferase Activities [PDF]
, 2019 Hedgehog and Wnt proteins are modified by covalent attachment of the fatty acids palmitate and palmitoleate, respectively. These lipid modifications are essential for Hedgehog and Wnt protein signaling activities and are catalyzed by related, but distinct fatty acyltransferases: Hedgehog acyltransferase (Hedgehog) and Porcupine (Wnt).
James J. Asciolla +4 more
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Versatility in acyltransferase activity completes chicoric acid biosynthesis in purple coneflower
Nature Communications, 2021 Biosynthetic pathway of chicoric acid in purple coneflower has not been fully elucidated, though the compound has been shown to have potential health benefits.
Rao Fu +7 more
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Characterization of key triacylglycerol biosynthesis processes in rhodococci. [PDF]
, 2016 Oleaginous microorganisms have considerable potential for biofuel and commodity chemical production. Under nitrogen-limitation, Rhodococcus jostii RHA1 grown on benzoate, an analog of lignin depolymerization products, accumulated triacylglycerols (TAGs ...
Amara, Sawsan +5 more
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Frontiers in Plant Science, 2018 Steryl esters (SEs) serve as a storage pool of sterols that helps to maintain proper levels of free sterols (FSs) in cell membranes throughout plant growth and development, and participates in the recycling of FSs and fatty acids released from cell ...
Juan A. Lara +12 more
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