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Toward A Comprehensive Model Of Photosystem Ii Oxygen Evolving Complex Photoassembly, James Scott Board Ii
Toward A Comprehensive Model Of Photosystem Ii Oxygen Evolving Complex Photoassembly, James Scott Board Ii
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Elucidating the mechanism of photoassembly of the oxygen-evolving complex (OEC) will lead to a better understanding of how nature catalyzes water oxidation. Although the temperature dependence of oxygen evolution has been described in the literature [1,2], we have performed a comprehensive study that covers Photosystem II (PSII) activity oxygen evolution in the presence and absence of 2,6-dichloro-1,4benzoquinone (DCBQ) from 5–45°C. In addition, we performed similar measurements for OEC photoassembly in the absence of DCBQ. PSIIenriched particles used for our measurements were prepared according to Berthold, Babcock, and Yocum[3], with modifications from Kolling, et al.[4] The oxygen-evolution of intact BBY particles …
Omega-3 Fatty Acids As Therapeutic Options For The Treatment Of B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Johannes Francois Fahrmann
Omega-3 Fatty Acids As Therapeutic Options For The Treatment Of B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Johannes Francois Fahrmann
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B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common form of adult leukemia in the western world. CLL is often diagnosed in the asymptomatic (early-stage) stages. However, approximately 50% of these patients will progress to advanced, symptomatic disease and require therapy. Current treatment options are limited due to progressive drug resistance and severe drug-induced toxicities which are often too toxic for the elderly or those with co-morbidities. Therefore, a non-toxic therapeutic intervention that could slow the progression of asymptomatic CLL to symptomatic CLL or enhance the effects of actively used chemo-therapeutic drugs in patients who require therapy would be clinically …