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DNA-Directed Base Pair Opening [PDF]
Strand separation is a fundamental molecular process essential for the reading of the genetic information during DNA replication, transcription and recombination. However, DNA melting in physiological conditions in which the double helix is expected to be stable represents a challenging problem.
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We present the first solution structure of the Ca2+‐depleted LETM1 F‐EF‐hand through a D676A/N678A Ca2+ binding‐deficient mutant, revealing a closed hydrophobic cleft caused by a unique F1‐helix pivot. The apo LETM1 F‐EF‐hand exhibits regiospecific hot and cold unfolding, sensitivity to physiological pH changes and potential for promiscuous heterotypic
Qi‐Tong Lin+2 more
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Insertion of the FeB cofactor in cNORs lacking metal inserting chaperones
Nitric oxide reductase is an enzyme found in the bacterial denitrification pathway. The NOR active site contains a non‐heme iron, often, but not always inserted with the assistance of chaperones. Here, we study the insertion of FeB in the subfamily of cNORs lacking chaperones and found a putative channel, conserved in the family, perhaps enabling the ...
Sofia Appelgren, Pia Ädelroth
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The Influence of Neighboring Base Pairs upon Base-Pair Substitution Mutation Rates [PDF]
The 2-aminopurine-induced transition, A·T → G·C, was studied at particular sites in bacteriophage T4 as a function of the nearby base-pair composition of the DNA. Changing a base pair changed the transition rate at the adjacent base pair up to 23-fold, and at the next base pair by a lesser amount.
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This study explores the distinct molecular mechanisms underlying Lynch syndrome‐associated and sporadic colorectal cancer (CRC). By highlighting the therapeutic potential of targeting the PI3K‐Akt pathway in Lynch syndrome‐associated CRC and the Wnt pathway in sporadic CRC, the findings open avenues for personalised treatment strategies, aiming to ...
May J. Krause+2 more
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Chromatin Structure in the Cellular Slime Mold Dictyostelium discoideum [PDF]
The structure of Dictyostelium discoideum chromatin has been studied by the following techniques: electron microscopy, staphylococcal nuclease digestion, acrylamide gel electrophoresis, sucrose gradient centrifugation, and melting.
Bakke, Antony C.+2 more
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We employ two Tight-Binding (TB) approaches to study the electronic structure and hole or electron transfer in B-DNA monomer polymers and dimer polymers made up of $N$ monomers (base pairs): (I) at the base-pair level, using the on-site energies of base ...
Chatzieleftheriou, M.+7 more
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Immunoregulatory mechanisms of the arachidonic acid pathway in cancer
The central role of the arachidonic acid (AA) pathway in anticancer immunity. Enzymes and metabolites of the AA pathway can play both immunosuppressive and immunostimulatory roles in the tumor microenvironment. Therefore, their tailored targeting could be beneficial as a standalone therapy or in combination with current cancer immunotherapy.
Maria Tredicine+3 more
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DNA with Artificial Base Pairs
The introduction of a single base pair with the electronically complementary base surrogates phenyl- (P) and pentafluorophenyl-deoxyriboside (F5) into DNA oligonucleotides leads to a strong decrease in duplex stability. Longer stretches with alternating P-F5 pairs can lead to duplexes with increased stability as compared to their counterparts
Gérald Mathis, Jürg Hunziker
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Taurine promotes glucagon‐like peptide‐1 secretion in enteroendocrine L cells
Taurine, a sulfur‐containing amino acid, is likely taken up by enteroendocrine L cells via the taurine transporter. This process increases the levels of cytosolic ATP. The increase in intracellular Ca2+ concentrations and glucagon‐like peptide‐1 secretion through membrane depolarization is caused by the closure of ATP‐sensitive potassium channels ...
Yuri Osuga+6 more
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