Cyclic stretch increases transglutaminase 2-mediated serotonylation of extracellular fibronectin in cultured optic nerve head astrocytes: a pilot study [PDF]
Background: Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness characterized by progressive degeneration of the optic nerve. Elevated intraocular pressure, typically associated with glaucoma, exerts biomechanical strain on the optic nerve head, where ...
Rajiv S. Rangan +9 more
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TGM6 variants in Parkinson's disease: clinical findings and functional evidence [PDF]
TGM6 encodes transglutaminase 6, which catalyzes the covalent crosslinking of proteins through transamination reactions. Variants in TGM6 have been identified as the cause of spinocerebellar ataxia type 35.
Kui Chen, You Lu, Fang Peng, Hui-Ling Yu, Jia-Yan Wu, Yan Tan, Yan-Xin Zhao
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Recent Advances in the Use of Transglutaminase in Cheese Production
Various enzymes are used in the food industry to improve product quality. The enzyme transglutaminase is used to modify proteins in various foods through the formation of inter- and intramolecular epsilon-(gamma-glutamyl) lysine bonds.
Warsono El Kiyat +3 more
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Effect of recombinant transglutaminase on the quality characteristics of cooked beef meatballs [PDF]
Transglutaminase (TGase) is an enzyme widely used in the food industry. In this study, the eff ect of transglutaminase enzyme on the chemical and physical characteristics of cooked beef meatballs was evaluated.
Fatma ERSÖZ +3 more
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Modification of the rheological properties of substandard quality wheat dough with different doses of selected enzymes [PDF]
The objective of this study was to analyze the individual and synergistic effects of three enzyme preparations (transglutaminase, lipase and xylanase) on the viscoelastic properties of wheat dough made from flour of substandard quality.
Šimurina Olivera D. +4 more
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Transglutaminase (TGase) was cross-linked with glutaraldehyde, and cross-linked crystalline transglutaminase was immobilized on a polypropylene microporous membrane by UV-induced grafting.
Lei Qian +6 more
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Evaluation of Process Conditions for Ultrasonic Spray Freeze Drying of Transglutaminase
In this study, a commercial transglutaminase enzyme was dried using an ultrasonic spray freeze drying method and the effects of the process conditions were optimized to maximize the final transglutaminase activity.
Hilal Isleroglu, Izzet Turker
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Effect of milk proteins aggregation using Transglutaminase and Maillard reaction on Ca2+ milk gel
Effect of transglutaminase, Maillard reaction induced crosslinking and the combination of transglutaminase and Maillard reaction induced crosslinking between whey proteins and caseins in milk on calcium milk gel properties were investigated. Treatment of
Hassan Mahdi Alfayadh +3 more
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Tissue transglutaminase is involved in the inflammatory processes of active chronic gastritis [PDF]
Since tissue transglutaminase-2 (TG2) can represent a marker of inflammation for some gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, we aimed to evaluate TG2 and inflammatory markers’ mucosal content in gastric antrum biopsies to shed light on the histological and ...
Riezzo Giuseppe +8 more
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The beginning study of transglutaminase from plant origin [PDF]
Texture is an important parameter in processed foods such as meatball, sausage and surimi, where it is affected by the protein gel strength. Sodium tripolyphosphate is often used to improve quality of food texture, and even borax which is harmful to ...
Indarto Cahyo +2 more
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