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Yeast Gcn2 retains activity following humanization of its auto‐phosphorylation region

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Using Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a model to study Gcn2 activation and regulation is limited by the lack of antibodies detecting phosphorylated Gcn2. To overcome this, we engineered Gcn2‐HsC, a yeast Gcn2 variant recognizable by commercial anti‐human phospho‐GCN2 antibodies.
Reuben A. Anderson, Anja H. Schiemann, Evelyn Sattlegger   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evolution‐guided yeast complementation reveals functional differences in human PSPH variants

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Ancient genomes can help guide which human genetic variants are tested experimentally. This study applies that idea to PSPH, a gene involved in serine biosynthesis, and uses high‐throughput yeast complementation to compare variant function. The findings reveal measurable differences among selected alleles and illustrate the value of evolution‐guided ...
Mauricio Campa‐Álvarez, Diana Ascencio, Miguel Vallebueno‐Estrada, Eduardo González‐Orozco, Christian Eduardo Martínez‐Guerrero, Rafael Montiel, Alexander DeLuna   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Structural studies and functional engineering of NanX: an anhydro‐sialic acid transporter from Escherichia coli

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Biophysical characterisation shows that NanX, a membrane transport protein from the major facilitator superfamily (MFS), forms both monomers and dimers after purification. AlphaFold modelling and substrate docking provide information on residues likely involved in substrate recognition for NanX and another MFS member, NanT.
Michael C. Newton‐Vesty, Kelsi R. Hall, Zachary D. Tillett, Liam S. Turk, James S. Davies, Michael J. Currie, Hamish G. Brown, Sepideh Valimehr, Peter D. Mace, Andrew E. Whitten, Santosh Panjikar, Eric Hanssen, Rachel A. North, Renwick C.J. Dobson   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

In silico and in vitro exploration of a tyrosinase for biocatalytic production of catechols

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Tyrosinase from Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum is a promising biocatalyst for producing valuable catechols from monophenol substrates. This tyrosinase is uniquely suited to this due to its high monophenolase : diphenolase ratio. We combined in silico docking and in vivo kinetic characterisation of this tyrosinase with 11 industrially relevant monophenols,
James Britton, Fang Zhao, Reeta Davis, Meg Walsh, Kevin E O'Connor, David O'Connell, Tanja Narancic   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Impact of System Softness on Haines Jumps and Drainage in Porous Media

Water Resources Research
Haines jumps are abrupt movements of fluid interfaces accompanied by sudden changes in capillary pressure during multiphase flow in porous media. They are a fundamental pore‐scale mechanism influencing displacement patterns and efficiency.
Bowen Zhang, Dianrun Yang, Ling Xu, Zhonghao Sun   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Can PBPK models be directly applied for internal exposure to indoor PAEs? A model analysis for vascular adsorption

Emerging Contaminants
Phthalates (PAEs) exhibit strong adsorption and lipophilicity, yet their adsorption on the blood vessel wall remains unattended. Current PBPK models neglect this adsorptive loss due to the presuming stable blood concentrations. During inhalation exposure,
Haoyu Dang, Xiaojun Zhou, Shengwen Chen, Runjie Li, Xinke Wang   +4 more
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Purification and preparation of Marchantia polymorpha Auxin Response Factor 2 for phase separation studies

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
We describe detailed protocols for the purification and preparation of Marchantia polymorpha Auxin Response Factor 2 (MpARF2). This protein is fused to an MBP solubility tag and an mNG fluorescent tag and is purified from Escherichia coli. The presented procedures make it possible to study MpARF2 assemblies, which could arise from phase separation ...
Bas Janssen, Robin Romein, Willy A. M. van den Berg, Simon Lindhoud, Jan Willem Borst, Carlo P. M. van Mierlo   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spatiotemporal infiltration characteristics in intact loess: In situ three-dimensional seepage

Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
Water infiltration in loess is one of the most significant processes that can lead to geological disasters on the Loess Plateau in China. However, the spatiotemporal characteristics of infiltration in intact loess, particularly the heterogeneity of three-
Ke Liu, Ling Xu, Zhonghao Sun, Kewen Yu
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Avidin is evolutionarily conserved in fish but dispensable for development and resistance against Streptococcus agalactiae in zebrafish

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
The presence of biotin‐binding avidin proteins in fish and their biological significance are poorly characterized. We cataloged fish avidins and demonstrate that they are widely present and evolutionarily conserved. We created avd knockout zebrafish and show that zebavidin is dispensable for development and that resistance of avd knockout embryos in ...
Anni K. Saralahti, Markus J. T. Ojanen, Mataleena Parikka, Otto Kauko, Mika Rämet, Vesa P. Hytönen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A case study investigation-based experimental research on transport of moisture and salinity in semi-exposed relics

Heritage Science
Semi-exposed relics within an air–soil system often have earthworks partially buried, leading to moisture migration and substantial salt accumulation. Salt accumulation threatens relic preservation, but destructive sampling is hindered by conservation ...
Yike Wang, Jiaxuan Li, Yin Xia, Bin Chang, Xilian Luo   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source