Matthiola incana (L.) R. Br. (Brassicaceae) is widely cultivated for ornamental purposes and utilized as a medicinal plant. In the present work, the hydroalcoholic extract from the aerial parts of this species has been evaluated in different bioassays in
Maria Fernanda Taviano+8 more
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The Interaction of Human Glutathione Transferase GSTA1-1 with Reactive Dyes
Human glutathione transferase A1-1 (hGSTA1-1) contributes to developing resistance to anticancer drugs and, therefore, is promising in terms of drug-design targets for coping with this phenomenon.
Mohammed Hamed Alqarni+3 more
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In vitro and in vivo studies of the trypanocidal properties of WRR-483 against Trypanosoma cruzi. [PDF]
BackgroundCruzain, the major cysteine protease of Trypanosoma cruzi, is an essential enzyme for the parasite life cycle and has been validated as a viable target to treat Chagas' disease.
Brinen, Linda S+6 more
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Interactions with Microbial Proteins Driving the Antibacterial Activity of Flavonoids
Flavonoids are among the most abundant natural bioactive compounds produced by plants. Many different activities have been reported for these secondary metabolites against numerous cells and systems.
Giuliana Donadio+7 more
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Engineering of Cyclodextrin Product Specificity and pH Optima of the Thermostable Cyclodextrin Glycosyltransferase from Thermoanaerobacterium thermosulfurigenes EM1 [PDF]
The product specificity and pH optimum of the thermostable cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase (CGTase) from Thermoanaerobacterium thermosulfurigenes EM1 was engineered using a combination of x-ray crystallography and site-directed mutagenesis.
Bauke W. Dijkstra+44 more
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Inhibitor specificity of amine oxidase [PDF]
Although at the present time it appears clear that amine oxidase oxidation of adrenalin, or other o-diphenolic pressor amines such as were studied by Richter (6), does not play a significant physiological role, it is equally clear that the inactivation ...
Alles, Gordon A., Heegaard, Erik V.
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Trypsin inhibition by macrocyclic and open-chain variants of the squash inhibitor MCoTI-II [PDF]
MCoTl-I and MCoTl-II from the seeds of Momordica cochinchinensis are inhibitors of trypsin-like proteases and the only known members of the large family of squash inhibitors that are cyclic and contain an additional loop connecting the amino- and the ...
Avrutina, Olga+6 more
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Inhibitors of Fumarylacetoacetate Hydrolase Domain Containing Protein 1 (FAHD1)
FAH domain containing protein 1 (FAHD1) acts as oxaloacetate decarboxylase in mitochondria, contributing to the regulation of the tricarboxylic acid cycle.
Alexander K. H. Weiss+9 more
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The reuse of food by-products is crucial for the well-being of the planet. Considering the high content of nutrients and other bioactive compounds in many of them, investigating their suitability for use as human food ingredients is an interesting ...
María del Mar Camacho+4 more
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Compensatory effects in the PI3K/PTEN/AKT signaling network following receptor tyrosine kinase inhibition [PDF]
Overcoming de novo and acquired resistance to anticancer drugs that target signaling networks is a formidable challenge for drug design and effective cancer therapy.
Bown, James L.+5 more
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