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The planar cell polarity protein Vangl2 interacts with the PDZ‐domains of Scribble but not with a unique PDZ‐like domain in Inturned

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Structural and biochemical characterisations show that the planar cell polarity (PCP) protein Inturned harbours a unique PDZ‐like domain that does not bind canonical PDZ‐binding motifs (PBMs) like that of another PCP protein Vangl2. In contrast, the apical‐basal polarity protein Scribble contains four PDZ domains that bind Vangl2, but one PDZ domain ...
Stephan Wilmes, Jan Brysch, Carmen Gelze, Lilli Meier, Daniel Kümmel   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Calpain small subunit homodimerization is robust and calcium‐independent

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Calpains dimerize via penta‐EF‐hand (PEF) domains. Using single‐molecule force spectroscopy, we measured the strength and kinetics of PEF–PEF homodimer binding. The interaction is robust, shows a transient conformational step before dissociation, and remains largely insensitive to Ca2+.
Nesha May O. Andoy, Trina Dykstra‐MacPherson, Mathias A. Bell, Peter L. Davies, Ruby May A. Sullan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Computational strategies for unraveling insights from known inhibitors for further lead optimization: A case study on Celecoxib analogues

Scientific Reports
Inhibition of Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) represents a well-established and promising strategy in the development of anti-inflammatory drugs, given its pivotal role in mediating inflammation. Selective inhibition of COX-2 over COX-1 is critical for reducing
Sonam Grewal, Biswayan Ghosh, Ujjwal Narayan, Polamarasetty Aparoy   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Numerical Simulation of Laminar Flow and Heat Transfer of Waxy Oil with Yield Stress in a Pipe with Sudden Enlargement

Engineered Science
This study investigates the non-isothermal laminar flow and heat transfer of waxy oil in a pipe with a sudden enlargement, emphasizing its transition from a Newtonian to a viscoplastic state during cooling.
Uzak Zhapbasbayev, Timur Bekibayev, Maksim Pakhomov, Zhibek Akasheva   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Structural insights into an engineered feruloyl esterase with improved MHET degrading properties

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
A feruloyl esterase was engineered to mimic key features of MHETase, enhancing the degradation of PET oligomers. Structural and computational analysis reveal how a point mutation stabilizes the active site and reshapes the binding cleft, expading substrate scope.
Panagiota Karampa, Konstantinos Makryniotis, Theofani‐Iosifina Sousani, Evangelos Topakas, Vangelis Daskalakis, Maria Dimarogona   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gut microbiome and aging—A dynamic interplay of microbes, metabolites, and the immune system

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Age‐dependent shifts in microbial communities engender shifts in microbial metabolite profiles. These in turn drive shifts in barrier surface permeability of the gut and brain and induce immune activation. When paired with preexisting age‐related chronic inflammation this increases the risk of neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases.
Aaron Mehl, Eran Blacher
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of the Hazard Zones for Certain Fire Scenarios Using a Numerical Experiment Design

Engineered Science
This study aims to develop simplified mathematical models for the evaluation of hazard zones belonging to scenarios such as flash fire, jet fire, and BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosion). The combinations of parameters at two levels obtained
Alphonse Tchoukouabe, Zacharie Merlin Ayissi, Batambock Samuel, Ruben Mouangue   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Valosin‐containing protein counteracts ATP‐driven dissolution of FUS condensates through its ATPase activity in vitro

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Biomolecular condensates formed by fused in sarcoma (FUS) are dissolved by high ATP concentrations yet persist in cells. Using a reconstituted system, we demonstrate that valosin‐containing protein (VCP), an AAA+ ATPase, counteracts ATP‐driven dissolution of FUS condensates through its D2 ATPase activity.
Hitomi Kimura, Shin‐ichi Tate, Kyota Yasuda   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Organizing the interface—Plasma membrane architecture and receptor dynamics in virus‐cell interactions

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Plasma membranes contain dynamic nanoscale domains that organize lipids and receptors. Because viruses operate at similar scales, this architecture shapes early infection steps, including attachment, receptor engagement, and entry. Using influenza A virus and HIV‐1 as examples, we highlight how receptor nanoclusters, multivalent glycan interactions ...
Jan Schlegel, Christian Sieben
wiley   +1 more source

Experimental assessment of the effects of water quality and PV panel orientation on green hydrogen production

International Journal of Thermofluids
Efficient green hydrogen production using photovoltaic panels requires careful optimization of key parameters such as solar energy-related parameters, electrolysis parameters, system design and operational factors, and economic and environmental factors.
Sahbi Ben Abdelwahed, Mehrez Gassoumi, Fakher Hamdi, Ridha Ennetta   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source