Mechanistic and functional aspects of the Ruminococcin C sactipeptide isoforms
Summary: In a scenario where the discovery of new molecules to fight antibiotic resistance is a public health concern, ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides constitute a promising alternative.
Lama Shamseddine +18 more
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Summary: Chemically modified mRNAs hold great potential for therapeutic applications in vivo. Currently, the base modification scheme largely preserves the canonical Watson-Crick base pairing, thus missing one mode of mRNA modulation by altering its ...
Meng Zhang +4 more
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A brief history of RT-PCR and our laboratory experience with SARS-CoV-2 analyses using RT-PCR
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is in vitro replication that allows accelerated amplification of certain sequences in small DNA fragments. A sensitive technique, only traces of DNA are needed for PCR to produce enough copies to be analyzed.
Naci Omer Alayunt
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Quinoa husk peptides reduce melanin content via Akt signaling and apoptosis pathways
Summary: To improve the treatment of pigmentation disorders, looking for natural and safe inhibitors of melanin synthesis has become an area of research interest. The quinoa husk peptides reportedly elicit various biological activities (e.g., anti-cancer,
Caijing Han +8 more
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The FDA-approved drug Auranofin has a dual inhibitory effect on SARS-CoV-2 entry and NF-κB signaling
Summary: Patients with severe COVID-19 show an altered immune response that fails to control the viral spread and suffer from exacerbated inflammatory response, which eventually can lead to death.
Emmanuel Laplantine +20 more
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Summary: Blocking the activity of cytokines is an efficient strategy to combat inflammatory diseases. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) fulfills its pro-inflammatory properties via its soluble receptor (IL-6 trans-signaling).
Juliane Lokau +3 more
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Quantitative Analysis of Candida Cell Wall Components by Flow Cytometrywith Triple-Fluorescence Staining [PDF]
This work was supported by the European Commission within the FP7 Framework Programme [Fungitect-Grant No 602125]. We also thank Thomas Sauer, Vienna Biocenter Campus (VBC), Austria, for technical support at the FACS facility of the MFPL, Karl Kuchler ...
Gow, N +5 more
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Oxidative stress biomarkers and chondrocyte apoptosis as predictors of postoperative outcomes in osteonecrosis of the femoral head [PDF]
Background: Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a progressive disease where oxidative stress and chondrocyte apoptosis contribute to cartilage degeneration and postoperative complications. Identifying reliable biochemical markers is essential for
Hu Chia-Jui +3 more
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VEGF-A and neuropilin 1 (NRP1) shape axon projections in the developing CNS via dual roles in neurons and blood vessels [PDF]
We thank Vann Bennett and Daizing Zhou (Department of Biochemistry, Duke University Medical Center) for the design and generation of the Brn3bCre knock-in mice.
Bruce, Freyja +7 more
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Redox manipulation of enzyme activity through physiologically active molecule
Summary: The effective utility of physiologically active molecules is crucial in numerous biological processes. However, the regulation of enzyme functions through active substances remains challenging at present.
Dao Lin +9 more
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