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UAS domain of Ubxd8 and FAF1 polymerizes upon interaction with long-chain unsaturated fatty acids

Journal of Lipid Research, 2013
Ubxd8, a multidomain protein sensor for long-chain unsaturated fatty acids (FAs), plays a crucial role to maintain cellular homeostasis of FAs. Ubxd8 polymerizes upon interaction with long-chain unsaturated FAs, but the molecular mechanism involved in ...
Hyeonwoo Kim, Hong Zhang, David Meng, Geoffrey Russell, Joon No Lee, Jin Ye   +5 more
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A study of genetic heterogeneity in autism spectrum disorders based on plasma proteomic and metabolomic analysis: multiomics study of autism heterogeneity

MedComm, 2023
Genetic heterogeneity poses a challenge to research and clinical translation of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In this study, we conducted a plasma proteomic and metabolomic study of children with ASD with and without risk genes (de novo mutation) and ...
Xiaoxiao Tang, Chengyun Feng, Yuxi Zhao, Huajie Zhang, Yan Gao, Xueshan Cao, Qi Hong, Jing Lin, Hongbin Zhuang, Yuying Feng, Hanghang Wang, Liming Shen   +11 more
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Influence of Sulfoxide Group Placement on Polypeptide Conformational Stability. [PDF]

, 2019
The synthesis of a homologous series containing five new nonionic sulfoxide containing polypeptides was described. Sulfoxide groups bestowed water solubility for all homologues, which allowed their use as a model for study of helix-coil transitions in ...
Bahrun, Ehab, Deming, Timothy J, Gharakhanian, Eric G   +2 more
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Infrared Neural Stimulation Elicits Distinct Molecular Pathways in Astrocytes Based on Laser Pulse Parameters

Advanced Biology, EarlyView.
Infrared (IR) light evokes distinct calcium and water transport responses in astrocytes, depending on stimulation duration and protocol. This study uses widefield imaging and pharmacology to reveal differential engagement of astroglial signaling pathways.
Wilson R. Adams, Ana I Borrachero‐Conejo, Pratheepa Kumari Rasiah, Emanuella Saracino, Roberto Zamboni, Eric Duco Jansen, Valentina Benfenati, Anita Mahadevan‐Jansen   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Acidic Tail of the Cdc34 Ubiquitin-conjugating Enzyme Functions in Both Binding to and Catalysis with Ubiquitin Ligase SCFC^(dc4*) [PDF]

, 2009
Ubiquitin ligases, together with their cognate ubiquitin-conjugating enzymes, are responsible for the ubiquitylation of proteins, a process that regulates a myriad of eukaryotic cellular functions. The first cullin-RING ligase discovered, yeast SCF^(Cdc4)
Bing Hao, Block, Cardozo, Creighton, Dane A. Mohl, Das, Deshaies, Dye, Eletr, Feldman, Frescas, Gary Kleiger, Gill, Gill, Hershko, Hofmann, Kamura, Kleiger, Kolman, Koppenol, Li, Li, Mathias, Nakayama, Ohta, Pan, Petroski, Petroski, Petroski, Pohl, Raymond J. Deshaies, Ruiz, Saha, Schoppink, Schreiber, Schreiber, Schwob, Seol, Silver, Skowyra, Skowyra, Tan, Thrower, Van Loon, Willems, Wu, Xie, Yang, Zheng   +48 more
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Transducer Materials Mediated Deep Brain Stimulation in Neurological Disorders

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review discusses advanced transducer materials for improving deep brain stimulation (DBS) in neurological disorders. These materials respond to light, ultrasound, or magnetic fields, enabling precise, less invasive neuromodulation. Their stimulus‐responsive properties enhance neural control and adaptive therapy, paving the way for next‐generation ...
Di Zhao, Zhengyang Cao, Guangjun Zhong, Limin Shi, Junxia Xie, Jianhua Hao   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A role for oxytocin in the etiology and treatment of schizophrenia

Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2015
Schizophrenia is a chronic debilitating neuropsychiatric disorder estimated to affect 51 million people worldwide. Several symptom domains characterize schizophrenia, including negative symptoms, such as social withdrawal and anhedonia, cognitive ...
Megan Elizabeth Rich, Heather Kingsley Caldwell   +1 more
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Biomaterial Strategies for Targeted Intracellular Delivery to Phagocytes

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Phagocytes are essential to a functional immune system, and their behavior defines disease outcomes. Engineered particles offer a strategic opportunity to target phagocytes, harnessing inflammatory modulation in disease. By tuning features like size, shape, and surface, these systems can modulate immune responses and improve targeted treatment for a ...
Kaitlyn E. Woodworth, Neal I. Callaghan, Locke Davenport Huyer   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The complete structure of an activated open sodium channel [PDF]

, 2017
Voltage-gated sodium channels (Navs) play essential roles in excitable tissues, with their activation and opening resulting in the initial phase of the action potential.
Booker, Jennifer, DeCaen, P.G., Naylor, Claire, Ng, L.C.T., Sula, Altin, Wallace, Bonnie A.   +5 more
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Highly Customizable Scaffold‐Type 3D Microelectrode Array Platform for Design and Analysis of the 3D Neuronal Network In Vitro

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
An innovative fabrication platform for 3D microelectrode arrays (MEAs) is presented, utilizing a 3D printer and the capillary action of electrically conductive inks. This approach enables the simple and versatile fabrication of 3D MEAs with complex structures.
Dongjo Yoon, Yoonkey Nam
wiley   +1 more source