This study uncovers CHKA as a pivotal driver of vascular dysfunction in diabetic retinopathy and highlights its role in endothelial dysfunction through NAD⁺‐SIRT1‐Notch signaling. Single‐cell and functional analyses, combined with clinical and genetic validation, suggest CHKA as a promising therapeutic target for the prevention and treatment of ...
Ling Ren+11 more
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Insights into phosphate cooperativity and influence of substrate modifications on binding and catalysis of hexameric purine nucleoside phosphorylases. [PDF]
The hexameric purine nucleoside phosphorylase from Bacillus subtilis (BsPNP233) displays great potential to produce nucleoside analogues in industry and can be exploited in the development of new anti-tumor gene therapies.
Priscila O de Giuseppe+5 more
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Upregulation of inducible NO synthase by exogenous adenosine in vascular smooth muscle cells activated by inflammatory stimuli in experimental diabetes [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Adenosine has been shown to induce nitric oxide (NO) production via inducible NO synthase (iNOS) activation in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). Although this is interpreted as a beneficial vasodilating pathway in vaso-occlusive disorders,
Cignarella, Andrea+4 more
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The authors present a streamlined cascade reaction for one‐pot N‐C rearrangement of uridine‐5′‐phosphate (UMP) to pseudouridine‐5′‐phosphate (ΨMP; a key mRNA vaccine building block), in two enzymatic steps catalyzed by UMP nucleosidase (EC 3.2.2.10) and ΨMP C‐glycosidase (EC 4.2.1.70).
Martin Pfeiffer+2 more
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An improved technique for isolated perfusion of rat livers and an evaluation of perfusates [PDF]
We have modified the apparatus for isolated rat liver perfusion (IPRL) in order to be able to perform two perfusions simultaneously. In addition, we studied the quality and stability of livers by comparison of five different perfusates: Blood (Group A ...
Liu, T+7 more
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Structure of grouper iridovirus purine nucleoside phosphorylase [PDF]
Purine nucleoside phosphorylase (PNP) catalyzes the reversible phosphorolysis of purine ribonucleosides to the corresponding free bases and ribose 1-phosphate. The crystal structure of grouper iridovirus PNP (givPNP), corresponding to the first PNP gene to be found in a virus, was determined at 2.4 Å resolution.
Jing Wen Ting+6 more
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Aims Although functional recovery of the failing heart with left ventricular assist device (LVAD) unloading can occur, the underpinning mechanism is unclear. We aimed to characterize the effect of myocardial biochemical effect of LVAD support in vivo and in vitro.
David M. Kaye+15 more
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Increased Adenine Nucleotide Degradation in Skeletal Muscle Atrophy [PDF]
Adenine nucleotides (AdNs: ATP, ADP, AMP) are essential biological compounds that facilitate many necessary cellular processes by providing chemical energy, mediating intracellular signaling, and regulating protein metabolism and solubilization.
Brault, Jeffrey J.+2 more
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First‐in‐class inhibitors of SbnA reduce siderophore production in Staphylococcus aureus
The production of the iron‐chelating compound staphyloferrin B by the most invasive S. aureus strains is crucial for colonization, virulence, and survival in the host. Staphyloferrin B biosynthesis is carried out by eight enzymes, the Sbn system, that offer an appealing source of potential targets for the development of antimicrobials.
Sarah Hijazi+15 more
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De novo assembly and transcriptome analysis of Plasmodium gallinaceum identifies the Rh5 interacting protein (ripr), and reveals a lack of EBL and RH gene family diversification [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Malaria parasites that infect birds can have narrow or broad host-tropisms. These differences in host specificity make avian malaria a useful model for studying the evolution and transmission of parasite assemblages across geographic ranges ...
Lauron, Elvin J+3 more
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