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ROG1 encodes a monoacylglycerol lipase in Saccharomyces cerevisiae [PDF]

FEBS Letters, 2014
Lipid metabolism is extensively studied in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Here, we report that revertant of glycogen synthase kinase mutation‐1 (Rog1p) possesses monoacylglycerol (MAG) lipase activity in S. cerevisiae. The lipase activity of Rog1p was confirmed in two ways: through analysis of a strain with a double deletion of ROG1 and monoglyceride lipase
Vishnu Varthini, Lakshmanaperumal, Selvaraju, Kandasamy, Srinivasan, Malathi, Nachiappan, Vasanthi   +3 more
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Is there a role for cannabidiol in obesity, metabolic syndrome and binge eating?

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the most abundant phytocannabinoids isolated from the Cannabis sativa plant. CBD is a lipophilic, non‐intoxicating substance that differently from Δ9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9‐THC) does not present the typical profile of a drug of abuse.
Luca Botticelli, Emanuela Micioni Di Bonaventura, Giacomo Einaudi, Gustavo Provensi, Alessia Costa, Claudio D'Addario, Carlo Cifani, Maria Vittoria Micioni Di Bonaventura   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Of Mice and MAGL (Monoacylglycerol Lipase)

The FASEB Journal, 2011
About 18.8 million American adults suffer depressive disorders that may occur with anxiety and substance abuse. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a compound in marijuana, is a cannabinoid chemical that binds to and activates cannabinoid receptors (CB1) in the pre‐synaptic cell membrane as part of neuron‐to‐neuron transmission in the ...
S. Bach, T. Bombinski, M. Daniels, D. Gross, T. Hogg, T. Martin, D. McMurray, E. Naber, N. Perez, A. Schulman, S. Tucker, S. Andera‐Cato, A. Arnold, A. Blumberg, M. Bord, A. Feiertag, M. Greaves, A. Her, E. Kennedy, C. Orozco, C. Rice, A. Rodgers, A. Sauer, J. Schubert, C. Tubbs, T. Wray, G. Vogt, L. Shrestha, C. Hillard   +28 more
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YAP-mediated induction of monoacylglycerol lipase restrains oncogenic transformation [PDF]

Cellular Signalling, 2015
The Hippo pathway is an evolutionarily conserved regulator of normal and oncogenic growth. Engagement of Hippo pathway signaling results in the inactivation of the transcriptional coactivator YAP by preventing its nuclear entry. The mechanisms underlying the oncogenic properties of YAP remain incompletely understood.
Eric D, Tang, Cun-Yu, Wang
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Novel approaches for drug development against chronic primary pain: A systematic review

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Chronic primary pain (CPP) persisting for more than 3 months, associated with significant emotional distress without any known underlying cause, is an unmet medical need. Traditional or adjuvant analgesics do not provide satisfactory pain relief for a great proportion of these patients.
Valéria Tékus, Éva Borbély, Andreas Goebel, Ralf Baron, Zsófia Hajna, Zsuzsanna Helyes   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Directed evolution of an enantioselective Bacillus subtilis lipase [PDF]

, 2003
Chiral compounds are of steadily increasing importance to the chemical industry, in particular for the production of pharmaceuticals. Where do these compounds come from?
Dijkstra, Bauke W., Dijkstra, BW, Eggert, T, Eipper, A, Funke, SA, Funke, Susanne Aileen, Jaeger, Karl-Erich, Jaeger, KE, Otte, N, Reetz, Manfred T., Reetz, MT, Thiel, W, Van Pouderoyen, G   +12 more
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Covalent fluorescent probes for 2‐arachidonoylglycerol metabolic pathways

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Covalent fluorescent probes have emerged as versatile chemical tools to visualise active enzymes in complex biological systems. When tailored for specific applications, ranging from activity‐based protein profiling for drug development to high spatiotemporal resolution imaging of enzymatic activities, these probes provide unique insights into ...
Nick D. F. Puijmbroeck, Mario van der Stelt   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Monitoring Lipase/Esterase Activity by Stopped Flow in a Sequential Injection Analysis System Using p-Nitrophenyl Butyrate [PDF]

, 2015
Lipases and esterases are biocatalysts used at the laboratory and industrial level.To obtain the maximum yield in a bioprocess, it is important to measure key variables, such as enzymatic activity.
Baeza Labat, Maria del Mar, Camacho, Rosa, Femat, Ricardo, Herrera López,Enrique, Mateos, Juan Carlos, Pliego, Jorge, Rodriguez, Jorge, Sandoval, Georgina, Valero Barranco, Francisco   +8 more
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The relationship between the cannabinoids and cardiac remodelling: A comprehensive review of pivotal mechanisms and emerging evidence

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Cardiac remodelling and fibrosis after myocardial infarction or during chronic diseases, such as arterial and pulmonary hypertension or diabetes mellitus, continue to be the more important prognostic factors in determining survival, and so the search for effective anti‐fibrotic interventions is an important target for research and therapy in cardiology.
Anna Krzyżewska, Marta Baranowska‐Kuczko, Hanna Kozłowska   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The malate–aspartate shuttle supports thermogenic lipid mobilization in brown adipocytes

The FEBS Journal, EarlyView.
Brown fat cells burn lipids within their mitochondria to generate heat. This process involves two energy “shuttles,” one of which is naturally blocked during heat production. We found that the second shuttle (MASh) is not required to generate heat. However, when MASh is disabled, the fatty acids meant for fuel are instead converted back into stored fat.
Michaela Veliova, Caroline M. Ferreira, Katrina P. Montales, Francisco Villalobos, Alexandra J. Brownstein, Rebeca Acín‐Pérez, Gabrielly S. Ferreira, Anthony E. Jones, Linsey Stiles, Ajit S. Divakaruni, Marc Liesa, Orian S. Shirihai, Marcus F. Oliveira   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source