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Mycobacterium tuberculosis sulfurtransferase SseA is activated by its neighboring gene product Rv3284

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Tuberculosis remains a global health challenge and new therapeutic targets are required. Here, we characterized SseA, a sulfurtransferase from Mycobacterium tuberculosis involved in macrophage infection, and its interaction with the newly identified protein SufEMtb that activates SseA enzymatic activity.
Giulia Di Napoli, Alex Fissore, Edoardo Salladini, Eleonora Raccuia, Simonetta Oliaro‐Bosso, Alessia Ruggiero, Rita Berisio, Milagros Medina, Adrian Velazquez‐Campoy, Salvatore Adinolfi, Mauro Marengo   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Archaeal protein containing domain of unknown function 2193 undergoes oligomeric reconfiguration upon iron–sulfur cluster binding

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
This work presents the characterization of MvoDUF2193, a Methanococcus voltae (Mvo) protein from the domain of unknown function (DUF) 2193 family. We demonstrate that MvoDUF2193 binds a single [4Fe–4S] cluster per subunit and that cluster occupancy regulates the transition from an apo tetramer to a [4Fe–4S] monomeric form. This structural transition is
Emily M. Dieter, James Larson, Monika Tokmina‐Lukaszewska, Jin Xiong, Jared Green, Yisong Guo, William E. Broderick, Brian Bothner, Joan B. Broderick   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Redox‐dependent binding and conformational equilibria govern the fluorescence decay of NAD(P)H in living cells

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
In this work, we reveal how different enzyme binding configurations influence the fluorescence decay of NAD(P)H in live cells using time‐resolved anisotropy imaging and fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM). Mathematical modelling shows that the redox states of the NAD and NADP pools govern these configurations, shaping their fluorescence ...
Thomas S. Blacker, Nimit Mistry, Nicoletta Plotegher, Elizabeth R. Westbrook, Michael D. E. Sewell, John Carroll, Gyorgy Szabadkai, Angus J. Bain, Michael R. Duchen   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development of visible light‐sensitive human neuropsin (OPN5) via single amino acid substitution

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
The present study determines a key amino acid residue, Lys91, for defining UV sensitivity of human OPN5. Heterologous action spectroscopy of the wild type and K91 mutants of OPN5 in HEK293T cells reveals that substitution of Lys91 with neutral (alanine) or acidic amino acids (glutamic or aspartic acids) causes substantial shifts in spectral sensitivity
Yusuke Sakai, Richard J. McDowell, Robert J. Lucas   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring lipid diversity and minimalism to define membrane requirements for synthetic cells

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Designing the lipid membrane of synthetic cells is a complex task, in which its various roles (among them solute transport, membrane protein support, and self‐replication) should all be integrated. In this review, we report the latest top‐down and bottom‐up advances and discuss compatibility and complexity issues of current engineering approaches ...
Sergiy Gan, Victoria Scarpelli, Marten Exterkate   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Anaerobic Digestion of Laminaria japonica Waste from Industrial Production Residues in Laboratory- and Pilot-Scale

Marine Drugs, 2015
The cultivation of macroalgae to supply the biofuel, pharmaceutical or food industries generates a considerable amount of organic residue, which represents a potential substrate for biomethanation. Its use optimizes the total resource exploitation by the
Yann Nicolas Barbot, Claudia Thomsen, Laurenz Thomsen, Roland Benz   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Terminal substituent effects on the reactivity, thermodynamics, and stereoselectivity of the 8π-6π electrocyclization cascades of 1,3,5,7-tetraenes. [PDF]

, 2014
M06-2X/6-31+G(d,p) computations are reported for the 8π-6π electrocyclization cascades of 1,3,5,7-tetraenes. The rate-determining step for these cascades is typically the second (6π) ring closure.
Houk, KN, Patel, Ashay
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Ergothioneine supplementation improves pup phenotype and survival in a murine model of spinal muscular atrophy

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease affecting motor neurons. Individuals with SMA experience mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of an antioxidant and neuroprotective substance, ergothioneine (ERGO), on an SMNΔ7 mouse model of SMA.
Francesca Cadile, Daniela Ratto, Giorgia Rastelli, Ottavia Eleonora Ferraro, Caterina Temporini, Sunil Kumar, Simona Boncompagni, Paola Rossi, Monica Canepari   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Thermo-Acidic Pretreatment of Beach Macroalgae from Rügen to Optimize Biomethane Production—Double Benefit with Simultaneous Bioenergy Production and Improvement of Local Beach and Waste Management

Marine Drugs, 2015
Eutrophication is a phenomenon which can rapidly generate masses of marine macroalgae, particularly in areas with high nutrient pollution. Washed ashore, this biomass impairs coastal tourism and negatively affects the coastal ecosystem. The present study
Yann Nicolas Barbot, Laurenz Thomsen, Roland Benz   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Phosphine-porphyrin conjugates : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masterate of Science in Chemistry at Massey University, New Zealand [PDF]

, 2000
The research carried out in this thesis comprises an investigation into the synthesis and characterisation of a variety of complexed phosphine-aldehydes, complexed phosphinoporphyrins, and phosphinoferrocene conjugates.
Lun, David James
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