An overview of Phoneutria nigriventer spider venom using combined transcriptomic and proteomic approaches. [PDF]
Phoneutria nigriventer is one of the largest existing true spiders and one of the few considered medically relevant. Its venom contains several neurotoxic peptides that act on different ion channels and chemical receptors of vertebrates and invertebrates.
Marcelo R V Diniz +8 more
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Novel cruzain inhibitors for the treatment of Chagas' disease. [PDF]
The protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, the etiological agent of Chagas' disease, affects millions of individuals and continues to be an important global health concern.
Arkin, Michelle R +6 more
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Monkeypox viral infection is an emerging threat and a major concern for the human population. The lack of drug molecules to treat this disease may worsen the problem.
Thamir A. Alandijany +8 more
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Developments in plant breeding for improved nutritional quality of soya beans II. Anti-nutritional factors [PDF]
Nutritional value of most plant materials is limited by the presence of numerous naturally occurring compounds which interfere with nutrient digestion and absorption.
Clarke, E, Wiseman, J
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"Purification and evaluation of somatic, excretory-secretory and Cysteine proteinase antigens of Fasciola Hepatica using IgG-ELISA in diagnosing Fascioliasis " [PDF]
Fasciolosis, or liver fluke disease, caused by parasites of the genus Fasciola is emerging as an important disease in man and animals, in the world and Iran, particularly in nortern parts. The economical losses in domestic animals are considerable.
"Rokni MB +3 more
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ADAMTS proteinases: a multi-domain, multi-functional family with roles in extracellular matrix turnover and arthritis [PDF]
Members of the ADAMTS (a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs) family are known to influence development, angiogenesis, coagulation and progression of arthritis.
Jones, GC, Riley, GP
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Biochemical properties of digestive carbohydrases and proteases of cereal leaf beetle, Lema melanopa (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) [PDF]
In the recent decade, Lema melanopa L. has become one of the most important pests of wheat fields in Golstan province. Both adults and larvae of this pest feed on the leaves of most cereals and of course wheat and cause severe damage.
Mahboobeh Sharifi +2 more
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Degradation of human kininogens with the release of kinin peptides by extracellular proteinases of Candida spp. [PDF]
The secretion of proteolytic enzymes by pathogenic microorganisms is one of the most successful strategies used by pathogens to colonize and infect the host organism.
Ben Nasr A. +16 more
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The present study describes the main characteristics of the proteolytic activities of the velvetbean caterpillar, Anticarsia gemmatalis Hübner, and their sensitivity to proteinase inhibitors and activators.
M.E. Pereira +5 more
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The ADAMTS (A Disintegrin and Metalloproteinase with Thrombospondin motifs) family [PDF]
The ADAMTS (A Disintegrin and Metalloproteinase with Thrombospondin motifs) enzymes are secreted, multi-domain matrix-associated zinc metalloendopeptidases that have diverse roles in tissue morphogenesis and patho-physiological remodeling, in ...
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