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Journal articles on the topic "PfpI Family Member Protein"
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Bankapalli, Kondalarao, SreeDivya Saladi, Sahezeel S. Awadia, Arvind Vittal Goswami, Madhuja Samaddar, and Patrick D'Silva. "Robust Glyoxalase activity of Hsp31, a ThiJ/DJ-1/PfpI Family Member Protein, Is Critical for Oxidative Stress Resistance inSaccharomyces cerevisiae." Journal of Biological Chemistry 290, no. 44 (September 14, 2015): 26491–507. http://dx.doi.org/10.1074/jbc.m115.673624.
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Wang, Cunxi, Gregory J. Bean, Chun Ju Chen, Colton R. Kessenich, Jiexin Peng, Nicolo R. Visconti, Jason S. Milligan, et al. "Safety assessment of Mpp75Aa1.1, a new ETX_MTX2 protein from Brevibacillus laterosporus that controls western corn rootworm." PLOS ONE 17, no. 9 (September 8, 2022): e0274204. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0274204.
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The recently discovered insecticidal protein Mpp75Aa1.1 from Brevibacillus laterosporus is a member of the ETX_MTX family of beta-pore forming proteins (β-PFPs) expressed in genetically modified (GM) maize to control western corn rootworm (WCR; Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte). In this manuscript, bioinformatic analysis establishes that although Mpp75Aa1.1 shares varying degrees of similarity to members of the ETX_MTX2 protein family, it is unlikely to have any allergenic, toxic, or otherwise adverse biological effects. The safety of Mpp75Aa1.1 is further supported by a weight of evidence approach including evaluation of the history of safe use (HOSU) of ETX_MTX2 proteins and Breviballus laterosporus. Comparisons between purified Mpp75Aa1.1 protein and a poly-histidine-tagged (His-tagged) variant of the Mpp75Aa1.1 protein demonstrate that both forms of the protein are heat labile at temperatures at or above 55°C, degraded by gastrointestinal proteases within 0.5 min, and have no adverse effects in acute mouse oral toxicity studies at a dose level of 1920 or 2120 mg/kg body weight. These results support the use of His-tagged proteins as suitable surrogates for assessing the safety of their non-tagged parent proteins. Taken together, we report that Mpp75Aa1.1 is the first ETX-MTX2 insecticidal protein from B. laterosporus and displays a similar safety profile as typical Cry proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis.
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Kouadio, Jean-Louis, Stephen Duff, Michael Aikins, Meiying Zheng, Timothy Rydel, Danqi Chen, Eric Bretsnyder, et al. "Structural and functional characterization of Mpp75Aa1.1, a putative beta-pore forming protein from Brevibacillus laterosporus active against the western corn rootworm." PLOS ONE 16, no. 10 (October 11, 2021): e0258052. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0258052.
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The western corn rootworm (WCR), Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte, is a major corn pest of significant economic importance in the United States. The continuous need to control this corn maize pest and the development of field-evolved resistance toward all existing transgenic maize (Zea mays L.) expressing Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) insecticidal proteins against WCR has prompted the development of new insect-protected crops expressing distinct structural classes of insecticidal proteins. In this current study, we describe the crystal structure and functional characterization of Mpp75Aa1.1, which represents the first corn rootworm (CRW) active insecticidal protein member of the ETX_MTX2 sub-family of beta-pore forming proteins (β-PFPs), and provides new and effective protection against WCR feeding. The Mpp75Aa1.1 crystal structure was solved at 1.94 Å resolution. The Mpp75Aa1.1 is processed at its carboxyl-terminus by WCR midgut proteases, forms an oligomer, and specifically interacts with putative membrane-associated binding partners on the midgut apical microvilli to cause cellular tissue damage resulting in insect death. Alanine substitution of the surface-exposed amino acids W206, Y212, and G217 within the Mpp75Aa1.1 putative receptor binding domain I demonstrates that at least these three amino acids are required for WCR activity. The distinctive spatial arrangement of these amino acids suggests that they are part of a receptor binding epitope, which may be unique to Mpp75Aa1.1 and not present in other ETX_MTX2 proteins that do not have WCR activity. Overall, this work establishes that Mpp75Aa1.1 shares a mode of action consistent with traditional WCR-active Bt proteins despite significant structural differences.
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Rodríguez-Rojas, Alexandro, and Jesús Blázquez. "The Pseudomonas aeruginosa pfpI Gene Plays an Antimutator Role and Provides General Stress Protection." Journal of Bacteriology 191, no. 3 (November 21, 2000): 844–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/jb.01081-08.
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ABSTRACT Hypermutator Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains, characterized by an increased spontaneous-mutation rate, are found at high frequencies in chronic lung infections. Hypermutability is associated with the loss of antimutator genes related to DNA repair or damage avoidance systems. Only a few antimutator genes have been described in P. aeruginosa, although there is some evidence that additional genes may be involved in naturally occurring hypermutability. In order to find new P. aeruginosa antimutator genes, we constructed and screened a library of random insertions in the PA14 strain. Some previously described P. aeruginosa and/or Escherichia coli antimutator genes, such as mutS, mutL, uvrD, mutT, ung, and mutY, were detected, indicating a good coverage of our insertional library. One additional mutant contained an insertion in the P. aeruginosa PA14-04650 (pfpI) gene, putatively encoding a member of the DJ-1/ThiJ/PfpI superfamily, which includes chaperones, peptidases, and the Parkinson's disease protein DJ-1a. The pfpI-defective mutants in both PAO1 and PA14 showed higher spontaneous mutation rates than the wild-type strains, suggesting that PfpI plays a key role in DNA protection under nonstress conditions. Moreover, the inactivation of pfpI resulted in a dramatic increase in the H2O2-induced mutant frequency. Global transcription studies showed the induction of bacteriophage Pf1 genes and the repression of genes related to iron metabolism, suggesting that the increased spontaneous-mutant frequency may be due to reduced protection against the basal level of reactive oxygen species. Finally, pfpI mutants are more sensitive to different types of stress and are affected in biofilm formation.
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Kim, Hyojung, Aeran Kwon, and Bongjin Lee. "Sturucture of the stress response protein SAV1875 from S. aureus." Acta Crystallographica Section A Foundations and Advances 70, a1 (August 5, 2014): C1509. http://dx.doi.org/10.1107/s2053273314084903.
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The DJ-1/ThiJ/PfpI superfamily is a large protein group over diverse organisms, under this superfamily, there are multi-types of proteins such as protease, chaperones, heat shock protein, human parkinson's disease protein. The conserved protein from Staphylococcus aureus SAV1875 is a member of DJ-1 superfamily, but its function is unknown. We have determined the crystal structure of SAV1875 to a resolution of 1.8Å . As expected, the overall fold of the core domain of SAV1875 is similar to that of DJ-1. SAV1875 appears to be a dimer both in solution and the crystal, displaying an oligomerization interface similar to that observed for DJ-1. SAV 1875 contains a possible catalytic triad (Cys105-Glu17-His106) analogous to PfpI, YhbO, and DR1199. The cysteine in this triad (Cys-105) is oxidized in this crystal structure, similar to modifications seen in the cysteine of the DJ-1. This Cys-sulfenic acid is stabilized by hydrogen bonding with Glu17, Gly72, His106. We also have determined the crystal structure of mutated form of reactive Cys, SAV1875 C105D to a resolution of 2.1 Å. Aspartate mutation mimics the the Cys-sulfinic acid, more oxidized form. The aspartate stabilization by hydrogen bonding with neighboring residues are maintained. On the basis of these results, we suggest that SAV1875 might work as a general stress protein involved in the detoxification of the cell from oxygen reactive species.
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Zhao, Youfu, Zhonghua Ma, and George W. Sundin. "Comparative Genomic Analysis of the pPT23A Plasmid Family of Pseudomonas syringae." Journal of Bacteriology 187, no. 6 (March 15, 2005): 2113–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/jb.187.6.2113-2126.2005.
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ABSTRACT Members of the pPT23A plasmid family of Pseudomonas syringae play an important role in the interaction of this bacterial pathogen with host plants. Complete sequence analysis of several pPT23A family plasmids (PFPs) has provided a glimpse of the gene content and virulence function of these plasmids. We constructed a macroarray containing 161 genes to estimate and compare the gene contents of 23 newly analyzed and eight known PFPs from 12 pathovars of P. syringae, which belong to four genomospecies. Hybridization results revealed that PFPs could be distinguished by the type IV secretion system (T4SS) encoded and separated into four groups. Twelve PFPs along with pPSR1 from P. syringae pv. syringae, pPh1448B from P. syringae pv. phaseolicola, and pPMA4326A from P. syringae pv. maculicola encoded a type IVA T4SS (VirB-VirD4 conjugative system), whereas 10 PFPs along with pDC3000A and pDC3000B from P. syringae pv. tomato encoded a type IVB T4SS (tra system). Two plasmids encoded both T4SSs, whereas six other plasmids carried none or only a few genes of either the type IVA or type IVB secretion system. Most PFPs hybridized to more than one putative type III secretion system effector gene and to a variety of additional genes encoding known P. syringae virulence factors. The overall gene contents of individual PFPs were more similar among plasmids within each of the four groups based on T4SS genes; however, a number of genes, encoding plasmid-specific functions or hypothetical proteins, were shared among plasmids from different T4SS groups. The only gene shared by all PFPs in this study was the repA gene, which encoded sequences with 87 to 99% amino acid identityamong 25 sequences examined. We proposed a model to illustrate the evolution and gene acquisition of the pPT23A plasmid family. To our knowledge, this is the first such attempt to conduct a global genetic analysis of this important plasmid family.
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Portugal, M. E. G., E. M. Souza, F. O. Pedrosa, and E. M. Benelli. "Streptococcus mutans GlnK protein: an unusual PII family member." Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research 44, no. 5 (May 2011): 394–401. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0100-879x2011000500003.
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Portugal, M. E. G., E. M. Souza, F. O. Pedrosa, and E. M. Benelli. "Streptococcus mutans GlnK protein: an unusual PII family member." Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research 44, no. 5 (May 2011): 394–401. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0100-879x2011007500042.
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Kasof, Gary M., and Bruce C. Gomes. "Livin, a Novel Inhibitor of Apoptosis Protein Family Member." Journal of Biological Chemistry 276, no. 5 (October 9, 2000): 3238–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1074/jbc.m003670200.
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Plano, Gregory V. "Modulation of AraC family member activity by protein ligands." Molecular Microbiology 54, no. 2 (September 14, 2004): 287–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2958.2004.04306.x.
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Ruane, Peter Thomas. "Functional characterisation of human EB protein family member EB2." Thesis, University of Leeds, 2010. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.550859.
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Dynamic protein filaments in eukaryotic cells make up cytoskeletal arrays that perform essential functions. Microtubules form part of the cytoskeleton, and impart structure, integrity and organisation to cells. End binding (EB) proteins are an evolutionarily conserved family which associate with the dynamic ends of microtubules, where they act to control microtubule growth and recruit other proteins that localise to this site (+ TIPs). EB2 is one of three vertebrate EB proteins but its role is unclear because it exhibits weak EB protein activity. This thesis describes molecular and cell . biological experiments designed to functionally characterise human EB2. Fourteen human cell lines were all shown to express EB2 at lower levels than EB 1, while isolation of EB2 in HeLa cells by siRNA-mediated knock down of EB 1 and EB3 confirmed reports that EB2 is outcompeted at microtubule ends by EB 1 and EB3. Analysis of individual microtubules corroborated proposals that EB2 has lower affinity for microtubule tips than EB 1, and also suggested that EB proteins interact more strongly with the proximal region of microtubule tips than the distal region. Furthermore, the + TIP CLIP-170 localised to this distal region independently of EB proteins, implicating an activatory rather than direct-coupling role for EB proteins in the recruitment of CLIP-170. Additionally, the functional effects of structural divergences in EB2 were examined by mutation. An N-terminal extension, EB2 Nose, was shown to attenuate + TIP binding through a functional interaction with 322pQ323 in the C- terminal tail of EB2. A putative SxIP motif, 25TIIp28, was identified within EB2 Nose which contributed to this attenuation. It is proposed from these findings that EB2 is autoinhibited for + TIP binding by intramolecular interactions, between EB2 Nose and 322pQ323, and between 25Tllp28 and the C-terminal EB domain. These data portray EB2 as an unproductive EB protein, and a '+ TIP spacer' function is postulated.
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Hu, Bin. "Identification of the paralemmin protein family and initial characterization of palmdelphin, a member of the family." [S.l.] : [s.n.], 2001. http://deposit.ddb.de/cgi-bin/dokserv?idn=964992736.
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Kan, Ming-Chung. "Analysis of CPEB Family Protein Member CPEB4 Function in Mammalian Neurons: A Dissertation." eScholarship@UMMS, 2008. https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/gsbs_diss/362.
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Local protein synthesis is required for long-term memory formation in the brain. One protein family, Cytoplasmic Polyadenylation Element binding Protein (CPEB) that regulates protein synthesis is found to be important for long-term memory formation possibly through regulating local protein synthesis in neurons. The well-studied member of this family, CPEB1, mediates both translational repression and activation of its target mRNAs by regulating mRNA polyadenylation. Mouse with CPEB1 KO shows defect in memory extinction but not long-term memory formation. Three more CPEB1 homologs (CPEB2-4) are identified in mammalian system. To test if CPEB2-4 may have redundant role in replacing CPEB1 in mediating local protein synthesis, the RNA binding specificity of these homologs are studied by SELEX. The result shows CPEB2-4 bind to RNAs with consensus sequence that is distinct from CPE, the binding site of CPEB1. This distinction RNA binding specificity between CPEB1 and CPEB2-4 suggests CPEB2-4 cannot replace CPEB1 in mediating local protein synthesis. For CPEB2-4 have distinct RNA binding specificity compared to CPEB1, they are referred as CPEB-like proteins. One of CPEB-like protein, CPEB3, binds GluR2 mRNA and represses its translation. The subcellular localization of CPEB family proteins during glutamate over stimulation is also studied. The CPEB family proteins are identified as nucleus/cytoplasm shuttling proteins that depend on CRM1 for nuclear export. CPEB-like proteins share similar nuclear export ciselement that is not present in CPEB1. Over-stimulation of neuron by glutamate induces the nuclear accumulation of CPEB family proteins possibly through disrupted nuclear export. This nuclear accumulation of CPEB family protein is induced by imbalance of calcium metabolism in the neurons. Biochemical and cytological results suggest CPEB4 protein is associated with ER membrane peripherally in RNA independent manner. This research provides general description of biochemical, cytological properties of CPEB family proteins.
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Fisk, Dianna G. "CRP1 : founding member of a novel protein family that functions in organellar gene expression /." view abstract of download file of text, 2000. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/uoregon/fullcit?p9987422.
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Najmabadi, Sepideh. "Drosophila model of myosin myopathy rescued by overexpression of a TRIM-protein family member." Thesis, Högskolan i Skövde, Institutionen för hälsa och lärande, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:his:diva-17919.
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Laing distal myopathy is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner usually before the age of five that initially involves the dorsiflexion in the ankles’ and in big toes to the finger extensors. Weakness of the flexor muscles in the neck is seen in most affected individuals and mild facial weakness is also often present. Hypertrophic or dilated cardiomyopathy, starting at birth to respectively second or third decade of life, is the symptom in the affected humans.This study performed on Drosophila melanogaster, has evaluated whether feeding MuRF1 enzyme (which has a similar role as ABBA enzyme) to Drosophila larvae, in different concentrations, will have a positive effect on the larvae’s muscular abilities through an analysis of their manifestation, the distance they manage to crawl and the time it takes for them to turn from a ventral up to dorsal up position.The result show no significant impact on larvae ability to turn or crawl between different groups fed with MuRF1 enzyme, nor between the two control groups, wild larvae and mutated larvae. Other studies have proven that there is a significant difference in muscular ability between wild and mutated larvae, so explanations to why this study did not manage to replicate these results were evaluated. The study found that how many days has passed since hatching has a significant impact on performance of turning and crawling for wild larvae that are not treated with enzyme.There are a number of improvement suggestions to the experimental design and the methodology to enable a proper evaluation of the research aim of this thesis. Future research on the topic should implement these and redo the experiments and measurements of this study. In addition, the quantity of larvae that reaches pupa stage should be captured to evaluate whether the MuRF1 enzyme has a positive impact on mutated larvae reaching pupation stage. The most important parts of the improvement proposals to measure the ability of larvae when they are about the same age, as this was proven with statistical significance to have an impact on crawling and turning.
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Lacy, Susan E. "A structural and functional analysis of cyclin interactions with the retinoblastoma protein family member P130." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1997. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/tape16/PQDD_0020/NQ30099.pdf.
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Przyborski, Jude Marek. "Analysis of protein trafficking signals of a member of the P. falciparum stevor multi-gene family." Thesis, University of Liverpool, 2004. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.404839.
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Dolniak, Blazej. "Functional characterisation of NIC2, a member of the MATE family from Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh." Phd thesis, [S.l.] : [s.n.], 2005. http://deposit.ddb.de/cgi-bin/dokserv?idn=975992767.
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Shikhagaie, Medya. "Characterization of UL1, a member of the human cytomegalovirus RL11 gene family." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/53580.
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In the present study, we have approached the molecular characterization of the HCMV specific UL1. To this end a HCMV (AD169-derived HB5 background) recombinant with an HA-epitope tagged UL1 and a mutant with a full UL1 deletion in the endotheliotropic HCMV TB40/E strain were generated. Our data reveal that the UL1 is transcribed with late kinetics. pUL1 is glycosylated and localizes at the site of virus assembly and secondary envelopment in infected cells forming part of the envelope of HCMV virions. A HCMV mutant with a targeted deletion of UL1 exhibits a growth defect phenotype in retinal pigment epithelium cells but not in fibroblasts, indicating that this ORF encodes a cell-type specific tropism factor.En aquest treball hem investigat la pauta oberta de lectura de UL1 del Cytomegalovirus humà (HCMV), el gen UL1 es específic del HCMV. Hem caracteritzat la proteïna UL1 modificada amb un epítop HA en la soca HB5, derivada de AD169. L'UL1 s’expressa com una glicoproteïna que es pot detectar a les 48 i 72h post-infecció. En fibroblasts humans infectats, UL1 co-localitza al citoplasma, al lloc d’assemblatge del virió, amb proteïnes estructurals del virus. A més a més, els anàlisis de virions AD169 purificats que contenen UL1-HA mostren que UL1 és un nou constituent de l’envolta del HCMV. La delecció de UL1 en el context de la soca TB40/E del HCMV disminueix el creixement viral de manera selectiva en determinats tipus cel•lulars, suggerint que UL1 podria estar involucrat en la regulació del tropisme cel•lular del HCMV.
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Blech-Hermoni, Yotam. "Roles of CUG-BP, Elav-Like Family Member 1 (CELF1), an RNA Binding Protein, During Vertebrate Heart Development." Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1417636826.
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Yeast geranylgeranyltransferase: A member of the protein prenyltransferase family. 1992.
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Johnston, Michael V. Coffin-Lowry Syndrome. Oxford University Press, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780199937837.003.0057.
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Coffin-Lowry syndrome (CLS) is a relatively rare (1:50,000-100,000 incidence) sex-linked neurodevelopmental disorder that includes severe intellectual disability, dysmorphic features including facial and digital abnormalities, growth retardation, and skeletal changes. Most cases are sporadic with only 20% to 30% of cases having an additional family member. CLS is caused by variable loss of function mutations in the RPS6KA3 gene that maps to Xp22.2 and codes for the hRSK2 S6 kinase that phosphorylates the transcription factor CREB (cAMP response element binding protein) as well as other nuclear transcription factors. Phosphorylated CREB (pCREB) plays a major role in memory formation in fruit flies and mammals by activating specific genes through epigenetic histone acetylation.
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Bird, Mark F., and David G. Lambert. Deorphanization of ORL-1/LC132 by reverse pharmacology in two landmark studies. Edited by Paul Farquhar-Smith, Pierre Beaulieu, and Sian Jagger. Oxford University Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198834359.003.0026.
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Deorphanization of ORL-1/LC132 in 1995 by reverse pharmacology in two simultaneously published landmark studies added a new member to the opioid family of G-protein coupled receptors. Meunier and Reinscheid used cells expressing recombinant ORL-1 (human) or LC132 (rat) and the presumed intracellular inhibition of cyclic AMP formation to ‘fish’ for endogenous peptide ligands in rat whole-brain and pig hypothalamic extracts. Both studies reported the isolation of a 17-amino-acid peptide, which was named nociceptin and orphanin FQ by the two authors, respectively. The behaviour of the isolated peptide was a complete surprise, as a general hyperalgesia was observed when the peptide was administered at supraspinal sites. We now know that this peptide has, in fact, anti-opioid action, particularly in the medulla. The endogenous peptide exerts a multitude of effects both in the nervous system and, unlike classical opioids, has efficacy in neuropathic pain.
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Heidet, Laurence, Bertrand Knebelmann, and Marie Claire Gubler. Alport syndrome. Edited by Neil Turner. Oxford University Press, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780199592548.003.0323.
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The diagnosis of Alport syndrome is suspected from the clinical features and confirmed by identifying the almost pathognomonic ultrastructural changes to the basement membrane in a family member with early disease (so that glomeruli are not too sclerosed), or in modern times by identifying a causative mutation in one or more of the three implicated COL4 genes. Genetic testing is becoming simpler and cheaper, but is still out of the reach of many. Eighty-five per cent of cases are caused by COL4A5 mutations and 10–15% by autosomal recessive disease. A significant proportion of morbidity in X-linked disease occurs in female ‘carriers’ heterozygous for the disease. Changes by light microscopy are non-specific, and can be misleading unless accompanied by electron microscopy. Immunohistology can be helpful but may not be definitive as some causative mutations are not associated with absence of protein product. As COL4A5 is expressed in skin, skin studies are theoretically useful, but they are technically challenging and only a definite negative result is helpful. It is important to distinguish other disorders causing renal disease with deafness, and other causes of glomerular haematuria. Two rare syndromes are caused by extended deletions beyond the COL4A5 gene: X-linked Alport syndrome with diffuse oesophageal leiomyomatosis in which smooth muscle leoimyomas is transmitted in a dominant fashion, and X-linked Alport syndrome with mental retardation.
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Simpson, A., E. Aarons, and R. Hewson. Marburg and Ebola viruses. Oxford University Press, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198570028.003.0038.
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Infection with Marburg and Ebola viruses cause haemorrhagic fevers that are characterized by organ malfunction, bleeding complications, and high mortality. The viruses are members of the family Filoviridae, a group of membrane-enveloped filamentous RNA viruses. Five distinct species of the genus Ebolavirus have been reported; the genus Marburgvirus contains only one species. Both Marburg and Ebola virus diseases are zoonotic infections whose primary hosts are thought to be bats. The initial human infection is acquired from wildlife and subsequent person-to-person spread propagates the outbreak until it is brought under control. Ebola and Marburg viruses are classified as hazard or risk group 4 pathogens because of the very high case fatality rates observed for Ebola and Marburg virus diseases, the frequency of person-to-person transmission and community spread, and the lack of an approved vaccine or antiviral therapy. This mandates that infectious materials are handled and studied in maximum containment laboratory facilities. Epidemics have occurred sporadically since the discovery of Marburg in 1967 and Ebola virus in 1976. While some of these outbreaks have been relatively large, infecting a few hundreds of individuals, they have generally occurred in rural settings and have been controlled relatively easily. However, the 2013–2016 epidemic of Ebola virus disease in West Africa was different, representing the first emergence of the Zaire species of Ebola in a high-density urban location. Consequently, this has been the largest recorded filovirus outbreak in both the number of people infected and the range of geographical spread. Many of the reported and confirmed cases were among people living in high-density and impoverished urban environments. The chapter summarizes the most up-to-date taxonomic status of the family Filoviridae. It focuses on Marburg and Ebola viruses in a historical context, culminating in the 2013–2016 outbreak of Ebola virus in West Africa. Virus biology of the most well-studied member is described, with details of the viral genome and the protein machinery necessary to propagate viruses at the molecular and cellular level. This information is used to build a wider-scale virus–host perspective with detail on the pathology and pathogenesis of Ebola virus disease. The consequences of cell infection are examined, together with our current understanding of the immune response to Ebola virus, leading to a broader description of the clinical features of disease. The chapter closes by drawing information together in a section on diagnosis, ecology, prevention, and control.
Book chapters on the topic "PfpI Family Member Protein"
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van Roy, Frans, Volker Nimmrich, Anton Bespalov, Achim Möller, Hiromitsu Hara, Jacob P. Turowec, Nicole A. St. Denis, et al. "Cas Scaffolding Protein Family Member 1 (CASS1)." In Encyclopedia of Signaling Molecules, 234. New York, NY: Springer New York, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0461-4_100163.
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Chis, Ciprian, Abdulah Mahboob, Sergey Vassilieev, Adriana Bica, Loredana Peca, Doug Brouce, Eva-Mari Aro, and Cosmin Ionel Sicora. "D1′—a New Member of D1 Protein Family in Cyanobacteria." In Advanced Topics in Science and Technology in China, 358–60. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-32034-7_75.
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Langosch, Dieter, Gabriele Grenningloh, Volker Schmieden, Peter Prior, Maria-Luisa Malosio, Bertram Schmitt, and Heinrich Betz. "The Postsynaptic Glycine Receptor — A Member of the Neurotransmitter-Gated Channel Protein Family." In Molecular Biology of Neuroreceptors and Ion Channels, 125–30. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 1989. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-74155-5_10.
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Gerke, Volker. "p11, A Member of the S-100 Protein Family, is Associated with the Tyrosine Kinase Substrate p36 (Annexin II)." In Novel Calcium-Binding Proteins, 139–55. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 1991. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-76150-8_9.
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"Heat Shock Protein Family A Member 5." In Encyclopedia of Signaling Molecules, 2339. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-67199-4_105150.
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"Cas Scaffolding Protein Family Member 1 (CASS1)." In Encyclopedia of Signaling Molecules, 708. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-67199-4_100543.
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"WIPF1 WAS/WASL Interacting Protein Family Member 1." In Encyclopedia of Medical Immunology, 697. New York, NY: Springer New York, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8678-7_300375.
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Onodera, Takashi, Takuya Nishimura, Katsuaki Sugiura, and Akikazu Sakudo. "Function of Prion Protein and the Family Member, Shadoo." In Prions: Current Progress in Advanced Research (Second Edition). Caister Academic Press, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.21775/9781910190951.02.
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"Amyloid Beta (A4) Precursor Protein-Binding, Family B, Member 1 Interacting Protein (APBB1IP)." In Encyclopedia of Signaling Molecules, 312. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-67199-4_100202.
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Le, Vincent, and Wahib Mah. "P27-PPE36 (Rv2108) Mycobacterium tuberculosis Antigen – Member of PPE Protein Family with Surface Localization and Immunological Activities." In Understanding Tuberculosis - Analyzing the Origin of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Pathogenicity. InTech, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/31806.
Full textConference papers on the topic "PfpI Family Member Protein"
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Danilov, Alexey, Divas Neupane, James DiRenzo, and Murray Korc. "Abstract 223: ΔNp63α, a p53 family member protein, promotes tumor progression in pancreatic cancer." In Proceedings: AACR 102nd Annual Meeting 2011‐‐ Apr 2‐6, 2011; Orlando, FL. American Association for Cancer Research, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.1158/1538-7445.am2011-223.
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Tiezzi, Daniel G., Franklin F. Pimentel, Heriton MR Antonio, Renata Sicchieri, Daniela PC Tirapelli, Fabio M. Oliveira, Heitor RC Marana, et al. "Abstract 1035: WAS/WASL interacting protein family, member 2 (WIPF2) expression in breast carcinomas." In Proceedings: AACR 102nd Annual Meeting 2011‐‐ Apr 2‐6, 2011; Orlando, FL. American Association for Cancer Research, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.1158/1538-7445.am2011-1035.
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Fujikawa, K., T. Funakoshi, J. F. Tait, and R. L. Heimark. "PLACENTAL ANTICOAGULANT PROTEIN." In XIth International Congress on Thrombosis and Haemostasis. Schattauer GmbH, 1987. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1643912.
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An anticoagulant protein was purified from the soluble fraction of human placenta by ammonium sulfate precipitation and column chromatography on DEAE-Sepharose, Sephadex G-75, and mono S (Pharmacia). Approximately 30 mg of the protein was purified from one placenta. The purified protein gave a single band on SDS polyacrylamide gel and had a molecular weight of 36,500. This protein inhibited both kaolin and thromboplastin induced clotting times of normal human plasma. It also inhibited the clotting time of platelet-rich plasma induced by factor Xa, but did not affect thrombin activity of fibrinogen-fibrin conversion. The protein neither bound factor Xa nor inhibited the amidase activity of factor Xa. This protein specifically bound to phospholipid vesicles prepared from a mixture of phosphatidylserine and phosphatidylcholine (20 to 80 weight ratio) in the presence of calcium ions. The purified protein was digested with cyanogen bromide and the resulting fragments were separated by FPLC. Partial amino acid sequences of the cyanogen bromide fragments showed that this protein was composed of at least three repeats that were homologous to the four repeats found in lipocortin I and II. Lipocortins are known to inhibit the phospholipase A2 activity, probably by binding to the phospholipid substrate. These results indicate that the placental anticoagulant protein is a member of the family of lipocortins and probably inhibits coagulation by binding to phospholipid vesicles. Supported in part by grants HL 16919 and HL 18645 from National Institute of Health.
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Elhassan, Mohamed O., Jennifer Christie, Marlieke Molendijk, and Mark Duxbury. "Abstract 5272: Multimodality interrogation of systemic RNA interference-defective-1 transmembrane family member 1 (SIDT1) identifies axon guidance protein interactions." In Proceedings: AACR 104th Annual Meeting 2013; Apr 6-10, 2013; Washington, DC. American Association for Cancer Research, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1158/1538-7445.am2013-5272.
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Schwarz, H. P., M. J. Heeb, R. Lottenberg, H. Roberts, and J. H. Griffin. "FAMILIAL PROTEIN S DEFICIENCY WITH A VARIANT PROTEIN S MOLECULE IN PLASMA AND PLATELETS." In XIth International Congress on Thrombosis and Haemostasis. Schattauer GmbH, 1987. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1644636.
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Deficiency of protein S (PS), the cofactor for the antithrombotic protease, activated protein C (APC), was first described in 1984 in families with venous thrombotic disease. We describe here a PS deficient family with venous thrombotic disease presenting an abnormal PS molecule in plasma and platelets. The propositus, 20 years old, and two older siblings suffered from severe venous thrombosis and pulmonary emboli documented by imaging techniques. All laboratory studies were normal except for PS. The propositus while taking oral anticoagulant had a PS antigen (ag) level of 17% and PS functional activity of > 5% as measured by the ability of APC to prolong the clotting time of a modified APTT assay using PS-immunodepleted plasma. One brother had PS ag of 42% and PS activity of 7%. As demonstrated by immunoblotting using SDS gels, both the propositus and this brother presented an abnormal PS molecule in plasma at 65,000 apparent MW versus normal PS at 70,000 apparent MW. The mother had normal PS levels (93% ag/100% activity) but had both normal (70,000 MW) and variant (65,000 MW) forms of the PS molecule in plasma as well as in platelet lysates. One clinically affected PS heterozygous deficient brother (64% ag/11% activity), two asymptomatic siblings (68% ag/9% activity and 104% ag/114% activity) and the asymptomatic PS heterozygous deficient father (59% ag/10% activity) had only normal PS molecules (70,000 MW) on PS immunoblots. Two dimensional immunoelectrophoresis studies showed that the variant PS bound to C4b-binding protein in plasma. Since PS is in platelets and megakaryocytes and synthesized by the latter cells, immunoblotting analysis of platelet lysates was done and showed that platelets of each family member contained the same pattern of normal and variant PS forms as found in plasma. This is consistent with the hypothesis that PS gene expression is similar in those cells, presumably megakaryocytes, hepatocytes and endothelial cells, that control the synthesis of both platelet and plasma forms of PS.
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Hach-Wunderle, V., R. Walter-Fincke, H. K. Beck, and I. Scharrer. "FAMILY STUDIES OF PATIENTS WITH RECURRENT VENOUS THROMBOSES AND INHERITED DISORDERS OF BLOOD COAGULATION OR FIBRINOLYSIS." In XIth International Congress on Thrombosis and Haemostasis. Schattauer GmbH, 1987. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1643045.
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Several defects of the coagulation and/or fibrinolytic system have been found to be associated with venous thromboembolism. In young patients with recurrent thromboses or a positive family history, an inherited disorder should be excluded535 young patients with venous thromboses, phlebitis and/or pulmonary embolism were investigated from 1980 until 1986. The first thrombotic event had occurred at an age of less than 45 years.An inborn disorder of the blood coagulation or fibrinolytic system was found in 18 families. Most of them (n=13/18) had a positive family history. In all families either thromboses had occurred in at least one member (n=12/18) and/or the defect could be detected in one of them (n=12/18)Most often we found a deficiency of antithfombin III (n=6). A deficiency of protein C (type I) was detected in 3 and a deficiency of protein S in 5 families. In one patient a combined deficiency of anti thrombin III, protein C and protein S was found. Extensive family studies revealed a deficiency of antithrombin III in the grandmother of the patient, who suffered from arterial thrombosis. A deficiency of plasminogen and an abnormal plasminogen molecule were detected in 2 other families. Defective release of t-PA could be demonstrated in 3 members of one investigated family up to nowSeme family members with either defects of protein C, protein S or plasminogen as well as a defective release of t-PA lack thrombotic events. Furthermore thromboses of mesenteric veins occurred in 2 of 6 patients with anti thrombin III deficiency and in 1 of 5 patients with protein S deficiency. Superficial vein thromboses were mainly found in patients with protein C- or protein S-deficiency
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Kaldas, V., V. Y. Trinh, M. Leong, and L. A. Parton. "Increased Airway Expression of Family with Sequence Similarity 13 Member A(FAM13A) Protein in Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) Infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)." In American Thoracic Society 2021 International Conference, May 14-19, 2021 - San Diego, CA. American Thoracic Society, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2021.203.1_meetingabstracts.a4305.
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Phillips, David R., Laurence A. Fitzgerald, Leslie V. Parise, and Israel F. Charo. "The Platelet Membrane Glycoprotein IIb-III a Complex: Member of a Superfamily of Adhesive Protein Receptors." In XIth International Congress on Thrombosis and Haemostasis. Schattauer GmbH, 1987. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1643727.
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The glycoprotein (GP) IIb-IIIa complex isthe receptor for fibrinogen,fibronectin and von Willebrand factor on the surface of activated platelets that mediates platelet aggregation.The GP IIb-IIIa complex contains two subunits; an a subunit, GP IIb, and a smaller 8 subunit, GP IIIa. To identify the subunits of GP IIb-IIIa responsible for fibrinogen binding, we examined the ability of purified subunitsto bind to immobilized fibrinogen. Both the GP IIb and the GP III a subunits have fibrinogen binding activity, suggesting that fibrinogen binds to multiple sites onthe GP I Ib-IIIa complex.A GP Ilb-IIIa-like complex has been identified on endothelial cells which is immunoreactive with antibodies raised against platelet GP IIb-III a. This complex binds a similar broadspectrum of adhesive proteins as plateletGP IIb-IIIa and appears to mediate the attachment of endothelial cells to the extracellular matrix. We have established, however, that while GP Ilia in endothelial cells is the same primary translation product as platelet GP Ilia, the endothelialcell "GP lib" is a different, but closely related, protein from platelet GP lib. This close relationship of the receptors on these two cells is reflective of recent observations in several laboratories which have shown that a wide variety of cells contain surface glycoproteins which have structural and functionalsimilarities to the GP IIb-IIIa complexinplatelets and the "GP IIb-IIIa-like" complex in endothelial cells.These glycoproteins, which have been termed "integrins" or "cytoadhesins", are complexes of highly homologous a and 8 subunits, mediate cell-cell or cel 1-substrata interactions, and may also bind the RGD sequence on adhesive proteins. Although in vertebrates this family includes at least ten receptor complexes, there are only three known 8 subunits, each of which defines a subset of receptors. One is GP IIIa, the 8 subunit for GP IIb-IIIa and the vitronectin receptor; another is the 8 subunit for the fibronectin receptors and the very late antigens on lymphocytes; the third is the 8subunit of the Mac-1, LFA-1, and P150/95 antigens on leukocytes. These three 6 subunits have been cloned and sequenced. Each contains 746-777 amino acids, a singletransmembrane domain near the carboxy terminus, 56 cysteines in identical positionsof the proteins, 31 of which are clustered into four repeats, and an overall identity in 45-47% of their amino acids. The asubunits are more diverse in size but appear to have a similar degree of homology.The available sequence information indicates that they contain a single transmembrane domain near their carbody terminii and four tandem repeats near their amino terminii which include sequences indicativeof four Ca2+-binding sites. These may account for the known Ca2+-binding properties of GP IIb. GP I Ib-IIIa and the other adhesive protein receptors therefore appear to have two membrane insertion sites, one on each subunit,with short cytoplasmic domains derived from the carboxy terminii of the two subunits. The amino terminii along with most ofthe mass of these proteins is extracellular. It can be anticipated that the highlyhomologous sequences between GP IIb-IIIa and the other adhesive protein receptors will help identify the functional domainswhich have been conserved since their evolutionary divergences.
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Cool, D. E., and R. T. A. MacGillivray. "CHARACTERIZATION OF THe HUMAN FACTOR XII GENE." In XIth International Congress on Thrombosis and Haemostasis. Schattauer GmbH, 1987. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1642800.
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Surface activation of the plasma systems involved with coagulation, fibrinolysis, renin formation and kinin generation involves factor XII (Hageman factor). This protein is a 76,000 dalton glycoprotein which circulates in plasma as an inactive form of a serine protease. A human liver cDNA coding for factor XII was used to screen a human genomic phage library. Two overlapping clones were isolated, XHXII27 and XHXII76, and contain the entire gene for human factor XII. The gene is 13.5 Kbp in length and consists of 14 exons and 13 introns. The transcriptional start site of the mRNA was determined using S1 mapping and primer extension analysis. The results indicate that the 5′ untranslated end of the mRNA has a leader sequence of 47 bp and is not interrupted by an intron in the gene. DNA sequence analysis of the region upstream of the transcriptional start site does not contain TATA or CAAT sequences, which are often found in other genes transcribed by RNA polymerase II. The positions of the introns in the coding sequence separate the protein into domains which are homologous to similar regions found in fibronectin and tissue-type plasminogen activator. Furthermore, wherever protein homologies are found, the positions of the introns in the triplet codon occur in the same reading frame as in the tissue-type plasminogen activator, urokinase plasminogen activator and factor XII genes. The intron/exon organization of the factor XII gene is different to the organization of other coagulation genes such as prothrombin, factor IX and factor X. Therefore, factor XII appears to have evolved as a member of the plasminogen activator family of genes rather than as a member of the clotting factor gene family.
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Fujikawa, K., T. Funakoshi, R. L. Heimark, and J. F. Tait. "HUMAN PLACENTAL ANTICOAGULANT PROTEIN." In XIth International Congress on Thrombosis and Haemostasis. Schattauer GmbH, 1987. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1642949.
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Endothelium is important to maintain blood fluidity preventing coagulation. Glycosaminoglycan in the endothelial cell plasma membrane has been thought to prevent activation of blood coagulation. Heparin-like compound, which is a potent anticoagulant activity, has been localized on the surface of the cultured endothelial cells. Anticoagulant action associated with thrombomodulin, which is present in endothelial cells, is another mechanism to provide hemostatic nature of endothelial cells.We wondered whether any other intracellular protein(s) is involved in coagulation. We looked for such a protein(s) in cultured bovine aortic endothelial cells. We soon found an anticoagulant activity in the soluble fraction of endothelial cells and it was partially purified. This activity was adsorbed to DEAE-Sepharose and eluted from a gel filtration column in a molecular weight range of 30,000-40,000. However, limited amounts of the cells made it difficult to purify this activity. We then chose human placenta as a substitute source of this protein and have continued the purification of this anticoagulant activity.In this communication, we describe the isolation and characterization of a placental anticoagulant protein, called "PAP", which is silmilar or possible same as the endothelial anticoaguant protein. PAP was purified from the soluble fraction of human placenta by ammonium sulfate precipitation and column chromatography on DEAE-Sepharose, Sephadex G-75, and mono S (Pharmacia). Approximately 20 mg of the protein was purified from one placenta. The purified protein gave a single band by SDS polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis with a molecular weight of 36,500. This protein inhibited both kaolin- and thromboplastin-induced partial thromboplastin times of normal human plasma. It also inhibited the clotting time of platelet-rich plasma induced by factor Xa, but did not affect the thrombin activity of fibrinogen-fibrin conversion. The purified protein completely inhibited the prothrombin activation by reconstituted prothrombinase. The protein neither inhibited the amidolytic activity of factor Xa nor bound factor Xa. This protein specifically bound to phospholipid vesicles (20% phosphatidylserine and 80% phosphatidylcholine) in the presence of calcium ions. These results indicate that PAP inhibits coagulation through the binding to phospholipid vesicles. The study on the amino acid sequence of PAP is in progress in our laboratory. Surprisingly, the sequence analysis of the cyanogen bromide fragments revealed that PAP is a new member of the lipocortin or calpactin family. The sequences of several cyanogen bromide fragments of PAP aligns with the sequences of lipocortin I and II with over 50% identity.Since PAP interacts directly with phospholipid rather than factor Xa, other activation steps in the coagulation cascade, in which phospholipid is involved, are pro^|bly affected by PAP. These reactions are the activation of factor X by a complex of factor IXa-factor VIIIa-phospholipid-Ca++ and the activations of factor X and factor IX by a tissue factor-factor VIIa-Ca++ complex.Reutelingsperger et. al,, have reported the isolation of a novel inhibitor from arteries of human umbilical cord. This protein inhibited the prothrombin activation by prothrombinase. The authors proposed that the inhibition mechanism of this inhibitor was a competition with factor Xa for binding to phospholipid. This protein is very similar to PAP as to the mode of inhibition. The molecular weight of this inhibitor is 32,000, which is slightly smaller than PAP. With the limited chemical characterization of this protein, presently it is difficult to identify this inhibitor with PAP.At the present time, the physiological role and origin of PAP is not known. PAP may originate from the endothelium of placenta, because we have detected a PAP-like anticoagulant activity in bovine aortic endothelial cells. This activity and PAP were quite alike in the purification up to the gel filtration step. If PAP antibody recognizes the antigen in the endothelial cells, it is interesting to see whether PAP localizes on the surface or inside the cells. Nevertheless, if PAP is present in the endothelial cells, it may play an important role to maintain the hemostatic nature of endothelium. PAP may bind phospholipid components at injured sites, before coagulation factors come in contact with lipid components and initiate thrombolytic events.
Reports on the topic "PfpI Family Member Protein"
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Zilberstein, Aviah, Bo Liu, and Einat Sadot. Studying the Involvement of the Linker Protein CWLP and its Homologue in Cytoskeleton-plasma Membrane-cell Wall Continuum and in Drought Tolerance. United States Department of Agriculture, June 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.32747/2012.7593387.bard.
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The study has been focused on proline-rich proteins from the HyPRP family. Three proline-rich proteins have been characterized with the CWLP as the main objective. We showed that this unique protein is assembled in the plasma membrane (PM) and forms a continuum between the cell wall (CW) and cytosol via the PM. While spanning the PM, it is arranged in lipid rafts as CWLP-aquaporin complexes that recruit PP2A-β”, as a part of PP2A enzyme, close to the aquaporin moiety where it dephosphorylates two crucial Ser residues and induces closure of the aquaporin water channels. The closure of water channels renders cells more tolerant to plasmolysis and plants to dehydration. This unique effect was observed not only in Arabidopsis, but also in potato plants over expressing the CWLP, suggesting a possible usage in crop plants as a valve that reduces loss of water or/and elevates cold resistance. The CWLP is a member of the HyPRP protein family that all possess structurally similar 8CM domain, predicted to localize to PM lipid rafts. In this study, two additional highly homologous HyPRP proteins were also studied. The GPRP showed the same localization and it’s over expression increased tolerance to lack of water. However, the third one, PRP940, despite sharing high homology in the 8CM domain, is completely different and is assembled in parallel to cortical microtubules in the cell. Moreover, our data suggest that this protein is not involved in rendering plants resistant to lack of water. We suggest implying CWLP as a tool for better regulation of water maintenance in crop plants.
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Citovsky, Vitaly, and Yedidya Gafni. Suppression of RNA Silencing by TYLCV During Viral Infection. United States Department of Agriculture, December 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.32747/2009.7592126.bard.
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The Israeli isolate of Tomato yellow leaf curl geminivirus (TYLCV-Is) is a major tomato pathogen, causing extensive (up to 100%) crop losses in Israel and in the south-eastern U.S. (e.g., Georgia, Florida). Surprisingly, however, little is known about the molecular mechanisms of TYLCV-Is interactions with tomato cells. In the current BARD project, we have identified a TYLCV-Is protein, V2, which acts as a suppressor of RNA silencing, and showed that V2 interacts with the tomato (L. esculentum) member of the SGS3 (LeSGS3) protein family known to be involved in RNA silencing. This proposal will use our data as a foundation to study one of the most intriguing, yet poorly understood, aspects of TYLCV-Is interactions with its host plants – possible involvement of the host innate immune system, i.e., RNA silencing, in plant defense against TYLCV-Is and the molecular pathway(s) by which TYLCV-Is may counter this defense. Our project sought two objectives: I. Study of the roles of RNA silencing and its suppression by V2 in TYLCV-Is infection of tomato plants. II. Study of the mechanism by which V2 suppresses RNA silencing. Our research towards these goals has produced the following main achievements: • Identification and characterization of TYLCV V2 protein as a suppressor of RNA silencing. (#1 in the list of publications). • Characterization of the V2 protein as a cytoplasmic protein interacting with the plant protein SlSGS3 and localized mainly in specific, not yet identified, bodies. (#2 in the list of publications). • Development of new tools to study subcellular localization of interacting proteins (#3 in the list of publications). • Characterization of TYLCV V2 as a F-BOX protein and its possible role in target protein(s) degradation. • Characterization of TYLCV V2 interaction with a tomato cystein protease that acts as an anti-viral agent. These research findings provided significant insights into (I) the suppression of RNA silencing executed by the TYLCV V2 protein and (II) characterization some parts of the mechanism(s) involved in this suppression. The obtained knowledge will help to develop specific strategies to attenuate TYLCV infection, for example, by blocking the activity of the viral suppressor of gene silencing thus enabling the host cell silencing machinery combat the virus.
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Zhao, Zepeng, Fengyuan Zhang, and Yijin Li. The Relationship Between Il-1 RN intron 2 (VNTR) rs2234663 Gene Polymorphism and The Progression of Periodontitis: A systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. INPLASY - International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols, March 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.37766/inplasy2023.3.0100.
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Review question / Objective: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis of case-control studies is to find out the association of IL-1 RN intron 2 (VNTR) rs2234663 Gene Polymorphism and the occurrence and progression of periodontitis(including chronic periodontitis, aggressive periodontitis and early-onset periodontitis). Condition being studied: Periodontitis is one of the most common ailments affecting the teeth, leading to the destruction of the supporting and surrounding tooth structure. Periodontitis is originally a disease originating from the gingival tissue which if left untreated results in penetration of inflammation to the deeper tissues, altering the bone homeostasis causing tooth loss. Periodontal disease has a multifactorial origin. The main culprit identified in periodontitis is the bacterial biofilm growing on the tooth surfaces. The deleterious effects of periodontopathogens are not limited to the periodontium, but they also exude their ill effects on the systemic health of the patients. While the host response determines the progression of the disease, genetics, environmental factors, systemic health of the patient, lifestyle habits and various social determinants also play a role. Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist encoded by this gene IL-1RN is a member of the interleukin 1 cytokine family. This protein inhibits the activities of interleukin 1, alpha (IL1A) and interleukin 1, beta (IL1B), and modulates a variety of interleukin 1 related immune and inflammatory responses, particularly in the acute phase of infection and inflammation. We aim to study their association by conducting a meta-analysis.
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Ohad, Nir, and Robert Fischer. Regulation of Fertilization-Independent Endosperm Development by Polycomb Proteins. United States Department of Agriculture, January 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.32747/2004.7695869.bard.
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Arabidopsis mutants that we have isolated, encode for fertilization-independent endosperm (fie), fertilization-independent seed2 (fis2) and medea (mea) genes, act in the female gametophyte and allow endosperm to develop without fertilization when mutated. We cloned the FIE and MEA genes and showed that they encode WD and SET domain polycomb (Pc G) proteins, respectively. Homologous proteins of FIE and MEA in other organisms are known to regulate gene transcription by modulating chromatin structure. Based on our results, we proposed a model whereby both FIE and MEA interact to suppress transcription of regulatory genes. These genes are transcribed only at proper developmental stages, as in the central cell of the female gametophyte after fertilization, thus activating endosperm development. To test our model, the following questions were addressed: What is the Composition and Function of the Polycomb Complex? Molecular, biochemical, genetic and genomic approaches were offered to identify members of the complex, analyze their interactions, and understand their function. What is the Temporal and Spatial Pattern of Polycomb Proteins Accumulation? The use of transgenic plants expressing tagged FIE and MEA polypeptides as well as specific antibodies were proposed to localize the endogenous polycomb complex. How is Polycomb Protein Activity Controlled? To understand the molecular mechanism controlling the accumulation of FIE protein, transgenic plants as well as molecular approaches were proposed to determine whether FIE is regulated at the translational or posttranslational levels. The objectives of our research program have been accomplished and the results obtained exceeded our expectation. Our results reveal that fie and mea mutations cause parent-of-origin effects on seed development by distinct mechanisms (Publication 1). Moreover our data show that FIE has additional functions besides controlling the development of the female gametophyte. Using transgenic lines in which FIE was not expressed or the protein level was reduced during different developmental stages enabled us for the first time to explore FIE function during sporophyte development (Publication 2 and 3). Our results are consistent with the hypothesis that FIE, a single copy gene in the Arabidopsis genome, represses multiple developmental pathways (i.e., endosperm, embryogenesis, shot formation and flowering). Furthermore, we identified FIE target genes, including key transcription factors known to promote flowering (AG and LFY) as well as shoot and leaf formation (KNAT1) (Publication 2 and 3), thus demonstrating that in plants, as in mammals and insects, PcG proteins control expression of homeobox genes. Using the Yeast two hybrid system and pull-down assays we demonstrated that FIE protein interact with MEA via the N-terminal region (Publication 1). Moreover, CURLY LEAF protein, an additional member of the SET domain family interacts with FIE as well. The overlapping expression patterns of FIE, with ether MEA or CLF and their common mutant phenotypes, demonstrate the versatility of FIE function. FIE association with different SET domain polycomb proteins, results in differential regulation of gene expression throughout the plant life cycle (Publication 3). In vitro interaction assays we have recently performed demonstrated that FIE interacts with the cell cycle regulatory component Retinobalsoma protein (pRb) (Publication 4). These results illuminate the potential mechanism by which FIE may restrain embryo sac central cell division, at least partly, through interaction with, and suppression of pRb-regulated genes. The results of this program generated new information about the initiation of reproductive development and expanded our understanding of how PcG proteins regulate developmental programs along the plant life cycle. The tools and information obtained in this program will lead to novel strategies which will allow to mange crop plants and to increase crop production.
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Or, Etti, Tai-Ping Sun, Amnon Lichter, and Avichai Perl. Characterization and Manipulation of the Primary Components in Gibberellin Signaling in the Grape Berry. United States Department of Agriculture, January 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.32747/2010.7592649.bard.
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Seedless cultivars dominate the table grape industry. In these cultivars it is mandatory to apply gibberellin (GA) to stimulate berry development to a commercially acceptable size. These cultivars differ in their sensitivity to GA application, and it frequently results in adverse effects such as decreased bud fertility and increased fruit drop. Our long term goals are to (1) understand the molecular basis for the differential sensitivity and identify markers for selection of sensitive cultivars (2) to develop new strategies for targeted manipulation of the grape berry response to GA that will eliminate the need in GA application and the undesirable effects of GA on the vine, while maintaining its desirable effects on the berry. Both strategies are expected to reduce production cost and meet growing consumer demand for reduced use of chemicals. This approach relies on a comprehensive characterization of the central components in the GA signaling cascade in the berry. Several key components in the GA signaling pathway were identified in Arabidopsis and rice, including the GA receptors, GID1s, and a family of DELLA proteins that are the major negative regulators of the GA response. GA activates its response pathway by binding to GID1s, which then target DELLAs for degradation via interaction with SLY, a DELLA specific F-box protein. In grape, only one DELLA gene was characterized prior to this study, which plays a major role in inhibiting GA-promoted stem growth and GA-repressed floral induction but it does not regulate fruit growth. Therefore, we speculated that other DELLA family member(s) may control GA responses in berry, and their identification and manipulation may result in GA-independent berry growth. In the current study we isolated two additional VvDELLA family members, two VvGID1 genes and two VvSLY genes. Arabidopsis anti-AtRGA polyclonal antibodies recognized all three purified VvDELLA proteins, but its interaction with VvDELLA3 was weaker. Overexpression of the VvDELLAs, the VvGID1s, and the VvSLYs in the Arabidopsis mutants ga1-3/rga-24, gid1a-2/1c-2 and sly1-10, respectively, rescued the various mutant phenotypes. In vitro GAdependent physical interaction was shown between the VvDELLAs and the VvGID1s, and GAindependent interaction was shown between the VvDELLAs and VvSLYs. Interestingly, VvDELLA3 did not interact with VvGID1b. Together, the results indicate that the identified grape homologs serve as functional DELLA repressors, receptors and DELLA-interacting F-box proteins. Expression analyses revealed that (1) VvDELLA2 was expressed in all the analyzed tissues and was the most abundant (2) VvDELLA1 was low expressed in berries, confirming former study (3) Except in carpels and very young berries, VvDELLA3 levels were the lowest in most tissues. (4) Expression of both VvGID1s was detected in all the grape tissues, but VvGID1b transcript levels were significantly higher than VvGID1a. (5) In general, both VvDELLAs and VvGID1s transcripts levels increased as tissues aged. Unfertilized and recently fertilized carpels did not follow this trend, suggesting different regulatory mechanism of GA signaling in these stages. Characterization of the response to GA of various organs in three seedless cultivars revealed differential response of the berries and rachis. Interestingly, VvDELLA3 transcript levels in the GA-unresponsive berries of cv. Spring blush were significantly higher compared to their levels in the highly responsive berries of cv. Black finger. Assuming that VvDELLA2 and VvDELLA3 are regulating berry size, constructs carrying potential dominant mutations in each gene were created. Furthermore, constitutive silencing of these genes by mIR is underway, to reveal the effect of each gene on the berry phenotype.
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Hansen, Peter J., Zvi Roth, and Jeremy J. Block. Improving oocyte competence in dairy cows exposed to heat stress. United States Department of Agriculture, January 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.32747/2014.7598163.bard.
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Original Objectives. The overall goal is to develop methods to increase pregnancy rate in lactating dairy cows exposed to heat stress through methods that minimize damage to the oocyte and embryo caused by heat stress. Objectives were as follows: (1) examine the protective effects of melatonin on developmental competence of oocytes exposed to elevated temperature in vitro; (2) test whether melatonin feeding can improve developmental competence of oocytes in vivo and, if so, whether effects are limited to the summer or also occur in the absence of heat stress; and (3) evaluate the effectiveness of improving fertility by facilitating follicular turnover in the summer and winter. Revised Objectives. (1) Examine protective effects of melatonin and follicular fluid on developmental competence of oocytes exposed to elevated temperature in vitro; (2) examine the protective effects of melatonin on developmental competence of embryos exposed to elevated temperature in vitro; (3) evaluate effectiveness of improving fertility by administering human chorionicgonadotropin (hCG) to increase circulating concentrations of progesterone and evaluate whether response to hCG depends upon genotype for four mutations reported to be related to cow fertility; and (4) identify genes with allelic variants that increase resistance of embryos to heat shock. Background. The overall hypothesis is that pregnancy success is reduced by heat stress because of damage to the oocyte and cleavage-stage embryo mediated by reactive oxygen species (ROS), and that fertility can be improved by provision of antioxidants or by removing follicles containing oocytes damaged by heat stress. During the study, additional evidence from the literature indicated the potential importance of treatment with chorionicgonadotropin to increase fertility of heat- stressed cows and results from other studies in our laboratories implicated genotype as an important determinant of cow fertility. Thus, the project was expanded to evaluate hCG treatment and to identify whether fertility response to hCG depended upon single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in genes implicated as important for cow fertility. We also evaluated whether a SNP in a gene important for cellular resistance to heat stress (HSPA1L, a member of the heat shock protein 70 family) is important for embryonic resistance to elevated temperature. Major conclusions, solutions & achievements. Results confirmed that elevated temperature increases ROS production by the oocyte and embryo and that melatonin decreases ROS. Melatonin reduced, but did not completely block, damaging effects of heat shock on the oocyte and had no effect on development of the embryo. Melatonin was protective to the oocyte at 0.1-1 μM, a concentration too high to be achieved in cows. It was concluded that melatonin is unlikely to be a useful molecule for increasing fertility of heat-stressed cows. Treatment with hCG at day 5 after breeding increased first-service pregnancy rate for primiparous cows but not for multiparous cows. Thus, hCG could be useful for increasing fertility in first-parity cows. The effectiveness of hCG depended upon genotype for a SNP in COQ9, a gene encoding for a mitochondrial-function protein. This result points the way to future efforts to use genetic information to identify populations of cows for which hormone treatments will be effective or ineffective. The SNP in HSPA1L was related to embryonic survival after heat shock. Perhaps, genetic selection for mutations that increase cellular resistance to heat shock could be employed to reduce effects of heat stress on fertility. Implications, both scientific and agricultural. This project has resulted in abandonment of one possible approach to improve fertility of the heat-stressed cow (melatonin therapy) while also leading to a method for improving fertility of primiparous cows exposed to heat stress (hCG treatment) that can be implemented on farms today. Genetic studies have pointed the way to using genetic information to 1) tailor hormonal treatments to cow populations likely to respond favorably and 2) select animals whose embryos have superior resistance to elevated body temperatures.