Structure-Based Function Prediction of Functionally Unannotated Structures in the PDB: Prediction of ATP, GTP, Sialic Acid, Retinoic Acid and Heme-bound and -Unbound (Free) Nitric Oxide Protein Binding Sites [PDF]
arXiv, 2015 Due to increased activity in high-throughput structural genomics efforts around the globe, there has been an accumulation of experimental protein 3D structures lacking functional annotation, thus creating a need for structure-based protein function assignment methods.
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Computational and AI‐Driven Design of Hydrogels for Bioelectronic Applications
Advanced Electronic Materials, EarlyView.This review highlights the role of AI in advancing hydrogel design for bioelectronics, exploring natural, and synthetic gels tailored for applications like wound healing, biosensing, and tissue engineering. It emphasizes the synergy between hydrogels, electronics, and AI in creating responsive, multifunctional systems, showcasing recent innovations ...
Rebekah Finster +2 more
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Membrane glycomics reveal heterogeneity and quantitative distribution of cell surface sialylation. [PDF]
, 2018 Given that unnatural sugar expression is metabolically achieved, the kinetics and disposition of incorporation can lend insight into the temporal and localization preferences of sialylation across the cell surface.
Haigh, Nathan E +9 more
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Nature Communications, 2022 It is believed that human Influenza HA glycoprotein attaches to alpha2-6 linked sialic acids (SA) on cells, while avian viruses bind to alpha2-3 linked sialic acids, therewith contributing to host tropism. Here, Liu et al.
Mengying Liu +8 more
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Antiviral effects and mechanism of Qi pi pill against influenza viruses
Animal Models and Experimental Medicine, EarlyView.Qi pi pill presents anti‐influenza effect and inhibits viral replication in vitro by targeting both the viral RNA replication and the release of new viral particles. Furthermore, QPP modulates the production of proinflammatory cytokines induced by influenza infection in host cells.
Chengcheng Zhang +10 more
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Sialic acid-modified antigens impose tolerance via inhibition of T-cell proliferation and de novo induction of regulatory T cells [PDF]
, 2015 Sialic acids are negatively charged nine-carbon carboxylated monosaccharides that often cap glycans on glycosylated proteins and lipids. Because of their strategic location at the cell surface, sialic acids contribute to interactions that are critical ...
Hakan Kalay +18 more
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Histochemical properties of sialic acids and antimicrobial substances in canine anal glands
European Journal of Histochemistry, 2011 The functional properties of sialic acids appear to be manifold. Additionally, antimicrobial substances serve as a non-specific defense against microorganisms. In this study, therefore, the localization of sialic acids and antimicrobial substances in the
T. Nara +4 more
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Advanced NanoBiomed Research, EarlyView.Chemically modified graphene oxide nanocarriers provide a targeted lung cancer gene therapy platform. In a 3D tumor microenvironment model, these nanocarriers deliver therapeutic genes, regulate immune markers, and induce apoptosis in cancer cells. Combined gene delivery enhances cancer cell elimination, demonstrating the potential of this approach for
Francesca Grilli +3 more
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Gut bacteria responding to dietary change encode sialidases that exhibit preference for red meat-associated carbohydrates. [PDF]
, 2019 Dietary habits have been associated with alterations of the human gut resident microorganisms contributing to obesity, diabetes and cancer1. In Western diets, red meat is a frequently eaten food2, but long-term consumption has been associated with ...
Alisson-Silva, Frederico +14 more
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Expression of active human sialyltransferase ST6GalNAcI in Escherichia coli [PDF]
, 2009 Georgios Skretas, Sean Carroll, and George Georgiou are with the Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA -- George Georgiou is with the Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin ...
Carroll, Sean +5 more
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