A predator-prey interaction between a marine Pseudoalteromonas sp. and Gram-positive bacteria [PDF]
, 2020 Predator-prey interactions play important roles in the cycling of marine organic matter. Here we show that a Gram-negative bacterium isolated from marine sediments (Pseudoalteromonas sp.
Chen, Xiu-Lan +16 more
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Acyl peptide hydrolase degrades monomeric and oligomeric amyloid-beta peptide [PDF]
Molecular Neurodegeneration, 2009 Abstract Background The abnormal accumulation of amyloid-beta peptide is believed to cause malfunctioning of neurons in the Alzheimer's disease brain. Amyloid-beta exists in different assembly forms in the aging mammalian brain including monomers, oligomers, and aggregates, and in senile plaques, fibrils.
Yamin, Rina +4 more
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Biomolecules, 2020 Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a protease-modulated chronic disorder with heterogenous clinical manifestations which may lead to an imprecise diagnosis. To date, there are no diagnostic protease tests for AD.
Fernando Valenzuela +6 more
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Targeted delivery of an antigenic peptide to the endoplasmic reticulum: application for development of a peptide therapy for ankylosing spondylitis. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 The development of suitable methods to deliver peptides specifically to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) can provide some potential therapeutic applications of such peptides.
Hui-Chun Yu +7 more
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Inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation by gurmarin, a plant-derived cyclic peptide
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2022 Staphylococcus aureus (Sa) is an opportunistic pathogen capable of causing various infections ranging from superficial skin infections to life-threatening severe diseases including pneumonia and sepsis.
Adeline W. Chang +5 more
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Preparation and Analysis of Crude Autolytic Enzyme Extracts from Staphylococcus aureus
Bio-Protocol, 2015 The metabolism of the cell surface during bacterial cell division involves synthesis and degradation of peptidoglycan (PGN), the major component of the bacterial cell wall.
Filipa Vaz, Sérgio Filipe
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Protease inhibitor concentrations in the saliva of individuals experiencing oral dryness
BMC Oral Health, 2021 Background Oral dryness is a common symptom that may interfere with swallowing, chewing, and taste. The most common reason for oral dryness is hyposalivation. Some individuals experiencing oral dryness do not have hyposalivation, however, and the reverse
Kenkichi Yamamoto +4 more
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Ethanol Induced Disordering of Pancreatic Acinar Cell Endoplasmic Reticulum: An ER Stress/Defective Unfolded Protein Response Model. [PDF]
, 2018 Background & aimsHeavy alcohol drinking is associated with pancreatitis, whereas moderate intake lowers the risk. Mice fed ethanol long term show no pancreas damage unless adaptive/protective responses mediating proteostasis are disrupted. Pancreatic
Abrol, Ravinder +13 more
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Comparisons of Peptide Hydrolase Activities in Cereals [PDF]
Plant Physiology, 1984 Carboxypeptidase activity (hydrolysis of N-carbobenzoxy-l-phenylalanyl-l-alanine) is high in a number of temperate zone cereals, originating in Asia Minor (wheat, barley, oats, wild oats, rye, triticale) compared to other cereals originating in central America or Asia (maize, sorghum, rice).
M J, Winspear +3 more
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The Effect of NAG–thiazoline on Morphology and Surface Hydrophobicity of Escherichia Coli [PDF]
, 2004 The β-hexosaminidase inhibitor and structural analog of the putative oxazolium reaction intermediate of lytic transglycosylases, N-acetylglucosamine thiazoline (NAG–thiazoline), was synthesized in 46% overall yield and tested as an inhibitor of ...
Blackburn, Neil T. +2 more
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