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Analysis of cytochrome C oxidase subunits III and IV expression in developing rat brain
2004
Abstract Cytochrome c oxidase (COX) complex is built up with both nucleus- and mitochondrion-encoded subunits. Biogenesis and assembly of the complex thus requires fine cross-talk between the two compartments. In order to shed light on the regulation of nuclear–mitochondrial interactions, we studied the expression of COXIII (mitochondrion-encoded) and COXIV (nucleus-encoded) in adult rat tissues and rat developing brain. We found that the levels of COXIV protein and mRNA are not linearly related, thus suggesting a post-transcriptional mode of regulation. In agreement with this observation, we report the presence of a protein that specifically binds to the 3′-untranslated region of COXIV mRN…
Ferric-reductase activities in Vibrio vulnificus biotypes 1 and 2.
1999
In this paper, the ferric-reductase activities of Vibrio vulnificus were investigated. This species comprises two biotypes pathogenic for humans and eels that are able to express different mechanisms for iron acquisition. All strains of both biotypes used in this study were able to reduce ferric citrate, irrespective of the iron levels in the growth medium. Some variation in the degree of reduction was observed among the strains, with the highest values corresponding to one acapsulated environmental strain of biotype 1. When cell fractions were tested, only those from periplasm and cytoplasm showed reductase activity whereas no activity was detected in membranes. Low temperatures inhibited …
Efficacy and safety study of an eyelid gel after repeated nocturnal application in healthy contact lens users and non-users
2020
Purpose: To evaluate skin biocompatibility of a nighttime hydrating eyelid gel and possible ocular surface effects in contact lens users (CLU) and non-contact lens users (NCLU). The formulation is registered as a medical device as Tridocosahexaenoine-AOX® (TDHA-AOX) (a concentrated DHA triglyceride), containing also hyaluronic acid (HA). Methods: A prospective, randomized, masked clinical trial was performed with 62 participants of both sexes, aged 20–70 years, split into: (1) CLU (n = 30) and (2) NCLU (n = 32). All participants were instructed to apply a single dose of the moisturizing gel (containing TDHA-AOX and HA) nightly to the upper and inner eyelids of their right eye (RE) only, and…
Diffusion coefficient of PVA Fricke gel dosimeters
2015
Fricke gel dosimeters based on various matrix has been studied for a long time as 3D dosimetric system for radiotherapy. Selfoxidation and loss of spatial resolution due to diffusion have been the main issues that have impaired the affirmation of this technique so far. As part of an Italian nation-wide research program, we were interested in develop new gel formulations that are simple, reproducible and non toxic. We studied the one dimensional diffusion coefficient of Fe3+ ions inside Fricke gel dosimeters based on a matrix of PVA cross-linked with a di-aldehyde. With a spectrophotometer equipped with a moving tray we were able to collect absorbance measurements at different positions of t…
Monokatjonu un dikatjonu jonu šķidrumu izmantošana C-C saites veidošanas reakcijās
2015
Elektroniskā versija nesatur pielikumus
Replication origins and pause sites in sea urchin mitochondrial DNA
1992
We have used a combination of one- and two-dimensional agarose gel electrophoresis, and solution hybridization to strand-specific probes, to map the replication origin of sea urchin mitochondrial DNA and to investigate the structure of replication intermediates. These assays are consistent with replication initiating unidirectionally from the D-loop region by D-loop expansion, as in vertebrates. A prominent site of initiation of lagging-strand synthesis lies at, or near to, the boundary between the genes for ATPase 6 and COIII, which is also close to a pause site for leading-strand synthesis. These findings suggest a role for pause sites in the regulation of mitochondrial transcription and …
Differences between cysteine and homocysteine in the induction of deoxyribose degradation and DNA damage.
2001
The effect of two naturally occurring thiols, such as cysteine and homocysteine, has been examined for their ability to induce deoxyribose degradation and DNA damage. Copper(II) ions have been added to incubation mixtures and oxygen consumption measurements have been performed in order to correlate the observed damaging effects with the rate of metal catalyzed thiol oxidation. Ascorbic acid plus copper has been used as a positive control of deoxyribose and DNA oxidation due to reactive oxygen species. Cysteine or homocysteine in the presence of copper ions induce the degradation of deoxyribose and the yield of 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), although important differences are observed…
A Sensitive Method for Identification of DNA Dependent DNA Polymerases in Acrylamide Gels after Seperation by Micro Disc Electrophoresis
1973
Abstract DNA polymerase, disc electrophoresis, template affinity Two sensitive methods are described for detection of DNA dependent DNA polymerase activities in polyacrylamide gels after their fractionation by micro-disc electrophoresis. One technique is based on the increase in fluorescence of the ethidium bromide complex with template polydeoxyribonucleotides brought about by the action of the polymerases. The sensitivity of the previously described technique has been enhanced. Another method, 14 fold as sensitive, uses radioactive precursors in the enzyme assay after electrophoretic separation; washing, slicing and counting allows to evaluate incorporation into acid insoluble polymer, re…
Survival in extreme dryness and DNA-single-strand breaks.
1992
A wide variety of organisms (the so-called "anhydrobiotes') is able to survive long periods of time in a state of utmost dehydration and can thus survive in extremely dry environments including artificially imposed or space vacuum. Known strategies of survival include the accumulation of certain polyols, especially disaccharides, which help prevent damage to membranes and proteins. Here we report that DNA in vacuum-dried spores is damaged to a very substantial degree by processes leading to DNA strand breaks. Most of these lesions are obviously repaired during germination, but extensive damage to DNA and enzymes after long exposure times (months to years) finally diminish the chances of sur…
Expression in Streptomyces lividans of Nonomuraea genes cloned in an artificial chromosome
2004
A bacterial artificial chromosomal library of Nonomuraea sp. ATCC39727 was constructed using Escherichia coli-Streptomyces artificial chromosome (ESAC) and screened for the presence of dbv genes known to be involved in the biosynthesis of the glycopeptide A40926. dbv genes were cloned as two large, partially overlapping, fragments and transferred into the host Streptomyces lividans, thus generating strains S. lividansColon, two colonsNmESAC50 and S. lividansColon, two colonsNmESAC57. The heterologous expression of Nonomuraea genes in S. lividans was successfully demonstrated by using combined RT-PCR and proteomic approaches. MALDI-TOF analysis revealed that a Nonomuraea ABC transporter is e…