Directed enzyme evolution: climbing fitness peaks one amino acid at a time [PDF]
, 2009 Directed evolution can generate a remarkable range of new enzyme properties. Alternate substrate specificities and reaction selectivities are readily accessible in enzymes from families that are naturally functionally diverse.
Arnold, Frances H., Tracewell, Cara A.
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Protein pyrophosphorylation by inositol pyrophosphates — detection, function, and regulation
FEBS Letters, EarlyView.Protein pyrophosphorylation is an unusual signaling mechanism that was discovered two decades ago. It can be driven by inositol pyrophosphate messengers and influences various cellular processes. Herein, we summarize the research progress and challenges of this field, covering pathways found to be regulated by this posttranslational modification as ...
Sarah Lampe +3 more
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Highly Efficient Site-Specific and Cassette Mutagenesis of Plasmids Harboring GC-Rich Sequences
CellsGC-rich sequences affect DNA replication, recombination and repair, as well as RNA transcription in vivo. Such sequences may also impede site-directed mutagenesis in vitro.
Paulina Varela-Castillo +4 more
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Interactions in vivo between the Vif protein of HIV-1 and the precursor (Pr55GAG) of the virion nucleocapsid proteins [PDF]
, 2009 The abnormality of viral core structure seen in vif-defective HIV-1 grown in PBMCs has suggested a role for Vif in viral morphogenesis. Using an in vivo mammalian two-hybrid assay, the interaction between Vif and the precursor (Pr55GAG) of the virion ...
A Harmache +42 more
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FEBS Letters, EarlyView.This study reveals how the mitochondrial protein Slm35 is regulated in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The authors identify stress‐responsive DNA elements and two upstream open reading frames (uORFs) in the 5′ untranslated region of SLM35. One uORF restricts translation, and its mutation increases Slm35 protein levels and mitophagy.
Hernán Romo‐Casanueva +5 more
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Effect of substitution of Cys11 by Ser on the activity and dimerization of one of rice thioredoxin isoforms (OsTrx23) using site-directed mutagenesis [PDF]
مجله بیوتکنولوژی کشاورزی, 2015 Thioredoxins (Trxs) are low-molecular-mass proteins with two cysteins in their active site WC(G/P)PC which are involved in reversible reduction of disulfide bonds.
Mitra Roudgar Nashta, Azar Shah Piri
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In situ molecular organization and heterogeneity of the Legionella Dot/Icm T4SS
FEBS Letters, EarlyView.We present a nearly complete in situ model of the Legionella Dot/Icm type IV secretion system, revealing its central secretion channel and identifying new components. Using cryo‐electron tomography with AI‐based modeling, our work highlights the structure, variability, and mechanism of this complex nanomachine, advancing understanding of bacterial ...
Przemysław Dutka +11 more
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The lysine residue in the membrane-spanning domain of the beta chain is necessary for cell surface expression of the T cell antigen receptor. [PDF]
, 1988 The TCR is a complex receptor composed of seven polypeptide chains consisting of a ligand-binding subunit, Ti, and a putative signal-transducing subunit, CD3.
Chin, KN +3 more
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Structural biology of ferritin nanocages
FEBS Letters, EarlyView.Ferritin is a conserved iron‐storage protein that sequesters iron as a ferric mineral core within a nanocage, protecting cells from oxidative damage and maintaining iron homeostasis. This review discusses ferritin biology, structure, and function, and highlights recent cryo‐EM studies revealing mechanisms of ferritinophagy, cellular iron uptake, and ...
Eloise Mastrangelo, Flavio Di Pisa
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Lack of RNA-DNA oligonucleotide (chimeraplast) mutagenic activity in mouse embryos [PDF]
, 2005 There are numerous reports of the use of RNA-DNA oligonucleoticles (chimeraplasts) to correct point mutations in vitro and in vivo, including the human apolipoprotein E gene (ApoE).
Owen, JS, Simons, JP, Tagalakis, AD
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