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Articles 391 - 403 of 403
Full-Text Articles in Molecular Biology
Mechanisms And Dynamics Of Oxidative Dna Damage Repair In Nucleosomes, Wendy J. Cannan
Mechanisms And Dynamics Of Oxidative Dna Damage Repair In Nucleosomes, Wendy J. Cannan
Graduate College Dissertations and Theses
DNA provides the blueprint for cell function and growth, as well as ensuring continuity from one cell generation to the next. In order to compact, protect, and regulate this vital information, DNA is packaged by histone proteins into nucleosomes, which are the fundamental subunits of chromatin. Reactive oxygen species, generated by both endogenous and exogenous agents, can react with DNA, altering base chemistry and generating DNA strand breaks. Left unrepaired, these oxidation products can result in mutations and/or cell death. The Base Excision Repair (BER) pathway exists to deal with damaged bases and single-stranded DNA breaks. However, the packaging of …
Towards Elucidation Of The Mechanism Of Biological Nanomotors, Zhengyi Zhao
Towards Elucidation Of The Mechanism Of Biological Nanomotors, Zhengyi Zhao
Theses and Dissertations--Pharmacy
Biological functions such as cell mitosis, bacterial binary fission, DNA replication or repair, homologous recombination, Holliday junction resolution, viral genome packaging, and cell entry all involve biomotor-driven DNA translocation. In the past, the ubiquitous biological nanomotors were classified into two categories: linear and rotation motors. In 2013, we discovered a third type of biomotor, revolving motor without rotation. The revolving motion is further found to be widespread among many biological systems. In addition, the detailed sequential action mechanism of the ATPase ring in the phi29 dsDNA packaging motor has been elucidated: ATP binding induces a conformational entropy alternation of ATPase …
Characterization Of A Phosphonate-Specific Cytidylyltransferase, Kissa Batul
Characterization Of A Phosphonate-Specific Cytidylyltransferase, Kissa Batul
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
Antibiotic resistance is a major global health concern that requires new therapeutic approaches. Furthermore, a lack of narrow spectrum antibiotics on the market produces unintended consequences with respect to changes in our microbial make up. Phosphonates are reduced versions of phosphates that possess a C-P bond which is more resistant to enzymatic and chemical degradation. The role of phosphonate containing macromolecules (e.g. cell surface polysaccharides) remains enigmatic, however their presence suggests that they may confer an advantage. The biosynthesis of phosphonate-containing macromolecules is unknown, but a pathway is proposed involving aLicC type cytidylyltransferase-catalyzed conjugation to a phosphonate followed by a …
Barcoding The Actin Track: Differential Regulation Of Myosin Motors By Tropomyosin, Joseph Emerson Clayton
Barcoding The Actin Track: Differential Regulation Of Myosin Motors By Tropomyosin, Joseph Emerson Clayton
Graduate College Dissertations and Theses
Myosins and tropomyosins represent two types of actin filament-associated proteins that often work together in contractile and motile processes in the cell. While the role of thin filament troponin-tropomyosin complexes in regulating striated muscle myosin II is well characterized, the role of tropomyosins in non-muscle myosin regulation is not well understood. Fission yeast has recently proved to be a useful model with which to study regulation of myosin motors by tropomyosin owing to its tractable genetics, well-defined actin cytoskeleton, and established actin biochemistry.
A hallmark of type V myosins is their processivity -- the ability to take multiple steps along …
Computational Studies Of Paradifluorobenzene Cations And Hydrogen Cyanide Molecule, John C. Rowe Iv
Computational Studies Of Paradifluorobenzene Cations And Hydrogen Cyanide Molecule, John C. Rowe Iv
Honors Theses
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are hypothesized to comprise a significant portion of interstellar carbon identified from the Diffuse Interstellar Bands (DIBs). Gas phase cation-molecule reactions between compounds that previously existed as weakly bound species provides the best explanation for the emergence of PAHs in the interstellar medium (ISM). In this work, we use computational methods to characterize one of these weakly-bound systems. We discovered that intramolecular charge distribution (calculated using the Natural Population Analysis) dictate the complexes formed between a paradifluorobenzene cation and either one or two HCN molecules. Additionally, the relative stabilities of the complexes and the binding energies …
Characterization Of Catecholamine Receptors And Transporters In Murine Macrophages, Elizabeth Gonye
Characterization Of Catecholamine Receptors And Transporters In Murine Macrophages, Elizabeth Gonye
Honors Theses
Macrophages are a critical part of the immune response. When circulating monocytes move into tissues they differentiate int macrophages to mount the first line of defense against pathogens.
Impact Of Vector Range Expansion On Pathogen Transmission Dynamics Of Lyme Disease In Southwestern Virginia, Bishan Bhattarai
Impact Of Vector Range Expansion On Pathogen Transmission Dynamics Of Lyme Disease In Southwestern Virginia, Bishan Bhattarai
Honors Theses
Blacklegged ticks, Ixodes scapularis is the primary vector of Lyme disease in eastern United States. Borrelia Burgdorfei, the etiological agent of Lyme disease is transferred by ticks of Ixodes species. In recent years, its congener, Ixodes affinis has been expanding its range northwards from its southern population. We were interested in studying how the introduction of this new vector affected the interaction between the pathogen genotype and the host. We hypothesized that differential host use by I. affinis and I. scapularis would partly explain observed differences in B. burgdorferi infection prevalence and genotypic structure in southeastern Virginia. The result …
Calcium (Ii) Catalyzed Nitrone Additions, Elizabeth A. Congdon
Calcium (Ii) Catalyzed Nitrone Additions, Elizabeth A. Congdon
Honors Theses
Calcium(II) complexes have be shown to be successful catalysts for nitrone reactions. The addition of n-‐methyl and n-‐phenyl nitrones to donor-‐acceptor cyclopropanes was achieved with calcium triflate (Ca(OTf). Differentially substituted tetrahydro-‐1,2-‐oxazines were synthesized in good to excellent yields. Calcium triflate was also found to catalyze the addition of silyl enol ethers to n-‐phenyl nitrones along the Mukaiyama-‐Mannich addition pathway. B-‐amino carbonyls were synthesized from a variety of substituted nitrones. Bulky and cyclic silyl enol ethers were also found to be reactive, the products of which were isolated in good to excellent yields.
Confirmation Of Emx2 Protein Binding Partners, Cody Gillman
Confirmation Of Emx2 Protein Binding Partners, Cody Gillman
All Master's Theses
The neocortex is a structure within mammalian brains that processes sensory input from eyes, ears, and touch receptors and mediates the conscious use of skeletal muscles. The processing of information related to each of these types of functions is localized within discrete areas of the neocortex, which are separated by sharp borders. Proper development of these functional areas is regulated during embryogenesis by several transcription factors that are expressed in distinct gradients across the progenitor layer of the neocortex, the ventricular zone. Despite the vast amount of progress that has been made in describing how these transcription factors impact the …
Effect Of Quantum Dots, Novel Biological Imaging Agents, In Liver Cells In Vitro, Utshaha Maharjan
Effect Of Quantum Dots, Novel Biological Imaging Agents, In Liver Cells In Vitro, Utshaha Maharjan
All Master's Theses
The use of Quantum dots (QDs) coated with polymer and functionalized with carboxylic acid groups in medical applications are explored. Their water solubility and exceptional stability in aqueous environments make them potentially useful for such applications as imaging and ligand attachments. However, there are concerns regarding the toxic effects of QDs and the minimal dose that can be used without producing any detrimental effects to organisms. In this study, QDs coated with the amphiphilic polymer coating tri-n-octylphosphine oxide and poly (maleic anhydride-alt-1-tetradecene (TOPO-PMAT)) which is functionalized with carboxylic acid groups were used to investigate their toxic effect in mouse liver …
Characterization Of Hemerythrin-Like Protein Rv2633c, Michelle D. Cherne
Characterization Of Hemerythrin-Like Protein Rv2633c, Michelle D. Cherne
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Hemerythrin-like protein Rv2633c is a small 18 kDa protein that is expressed in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). Sequence analysis of Rv2633c predicts the presence of a hemerythrin-like domain, which binds dioxygen using a µ-oxo-bridge (Fe-O-Fe), rather than a heme group. Though it is noticeably upregulated during macrophage infection and during in vitro acidification, the role of Rv2633c in Mtb survival has yet to be elucidated. This project aims to characterize the function of Rv2633c by studying the in vitro response of the recombinant protein to conditions present in the macrophage lysosome, such as reduced oxygen levels or the …
Functional Characterization Of Cancer-Related Mutations Of Erk3, Hadel Mohammed Alsaran
Functional Characterization Of Cancer-Related Mutations Of Erk3, Hadel Mohammed Alsaran
Browse all Theses and Dissertations
Extracellular signal-regulated kinase 3 (ERK3) is an atypical member of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) family. Recent studies have shown that ERK3 is highly upregulated in multiple cancers, such as lung cancer and colon cancer. Importantly, ERK3 promotes cancer cell migration and invasion by phosphorylating steroid receptor activator 3 (SRC-3), hence upregulating pro-invasive matrix metalloproteinase genes. While the link between ERK3 and cancers has been recognized, little is known about ERK3 mutations in cancer progression. In this study, we have investigated ERK3 mutations on arginine 64 (arginine 64 mutated to cysteine or histidine, R64C or R64H) and leucine 290 (leucine …
Biomimetic Production Techniques For Mechanical And Chemical Characterization Of Sucker Ring Teeth Isoform-12 From The Dosidicus Gigas Squid, Marcus T. Grant
Biomimetic Production Techniques For Mechanical And Chemical Characterization Of Sucker Ring Teeth Isoform-12 From The Dosidicus Gigas Squid, Marcus T. Grant
Browse all Theses and Dissertations
The unique protein-based structure of Sucker Ring Teeth (SRT) of cephalopods have spurned research into the molecular design, physical characteristics, functionality and mechanical properties to explore biomimetic engineering and biochemical potential for eventual industrial production. Previous research has elucidated the potential for scientific and industrial exploitation. However, much of the previous research focused on the most abundant protein isoform of the sucker ring teeth, suckerin-19 (also known as suckerin-39) from the Jumbo or Humboldt Squid (Dosidicus Gigas). There is little known about the characteristics of the other 37 protein isoforms of Sucker Ring Teeth. Although the other isoforms have similar …