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Caracterización proteómica de la interacción y la inserción de proteínas de membrana
2019
Las proteínas de membrana tienen funciones muy diversas en la célula, desde controlar el tráfico molecular hasta facilitar la transducción de señales. Sin embargo, el estudio de estas proteínas supone todo un reto por sus particulares características fisico-químicas. Su naturaleza hidrofóbica requiere un elevado control durante su síntesis. Uno de los pasos críticos en esta síntesis es la inserción en la bicapa lipídica. Generalmente, este proceso se produce a través de un mecanismo (co-traduccional) acoplado al proceso de traducción. Esta vía co-traduccional ha sido ampliamente estudiada y la maquinaria implicada en el proceso se conoce con bastante profundidad. Sin embargo, algunas proteí…
SWATH-MS based quantitative proteomics analysis reveals that curcumin alters the metabolic enzyme profile of CML cells by affecting the activity of m…
2018
Background Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is a myeloproliferative disorder caused by expression of the chimeric BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase oncogene, resulting from the t(9;22) chromosomal translocation. Imatinib (gleevec, STI-571) is a selective inhibitor of BCR-ABL activity highly effective in the treatment of CML. However, even though almost all CML patients respond to treatment with imatinib or third generation inhibitors, these drugs are not curative and need to be taken indefinitely or until patients become resistant. Therefore, to get a definitive eradication of leukemic cells, it is necessary to find novel therapeutic combinations, for achieving greater efficacy and fewer side effec…
An open-source computational and data resource to analyze digital maps of immunopeptidomes
2015
We present a novel mass spectrometry-based high-throughput workflow and an open-source computational and data resource to reproducibly identify and quantify HLA-associated peptides. Collectively, the resources support the generation of HLA allele-specific peptide assay libraries consisting of consensus fragment ion spectra, and the analysis of quantitative digital maps of HLA peptidomes generated from a range of biological sources by SWATH mass spectrometry (MS). This study represents the first community-based effort to develop a robust platform for the reproducible and quantitative measurement of the entire repertoire of peptides presented by HLA molecules, an essential step towards the de…
Submarine canyon morphologies in the Gulf of Palermo (Southern Tyrrhenian Sea) and possible implications for geo-hazard
2011
12 pages, 12 figures, 1 table.
Submarine Slope Failures Along the Northern Sicilian Continental Margin (Southern Tyrrhenian Sea) and Possible Implications for Geo-Hazard
2013
Mass wasting and downslope movements are common processes that have contributed to shape the northern Sicilian continental margin (southern Tyrrhenian Sea) since the Late Quaternary. Nevertheless, processes controlling their evolution are still partially unknown and a variety of geologic factors can be responsible for their formation. In this work we present an overview of the main mass wasting features (submarine canyons, landslides, debris flows) observed and mapped in different sectors of the northern Sicilian margin. The margin is characterized by a narrow, steep continental shelf (1-2°) and a very irregular and steep (6-8°) upper slope. The main aims of this work are: (1) to outline th…
Submarine canyons of north-western Sicily(Southern Tyrrhenian Sea): Variability in morphology, sedimentary processes and evolution on a tectonically …
2014
Dual Antimicrobial and Antiproliferative Activity of TcPaSK Peptide Derived from a Tribolium castaneum Insect Defensin
2021
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) found in the innate immune system of a wide range of organisms might prove useful to fight infections, due to the reported slower development of resistance to AMPs. Increasing the cationicity and keeping moderate hydrophobicity of the AMPs have been described to improve antimicrobial activity. We previously found a peptide derived from the Tribolium castaneum insect defensin 3, exhibiting antrimicrobial activity against several human pathogens. Here, we analyzed the effect against Staphyloccocus aureus of an extended peptide (TcPaSK) containing two additional amino acids, lysine and asparagine, flanking the former peptide fragment in the original insect defensi…
Sequential window acquisition of all theoretical fragments versus information dependent acquisition for suspected-screening of pharmaceuticals in sed…
2019
The aquatic ecosystems are dynamic environments often affected directly or indirectly by a myriad of anthropogenic contaminants that need to be properly identified. In this study, liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (LC-QqTOF-MS) suspected-screening was applied to mussels and riverine sediment both, non-spiked and spiked with a mixture of 32 pharmaceuticals. Three data acquisition methods –sequential window acquisition of all theoretical fragment-ion spectra (SWATH), in fix (FSWATH) and variable (VSWATH) window modes and Information Dependent Acquisition (IDA)– were compared to determine the most suitable acquisition technique. The results obtained in the spike…
Submarine canyons of north-western Sicily (Southern Tyrrhenian Sea): Variability in morphology, sedimentary processes and evolution on a tectonically…
2014
Special issue Submarine Canyons: Complex Deep-Sea Environments Unravelled by Multidisciplinary Research.-- 13 pages, 11 figures, 2 tables
SWATH-MS reveals a key role for IPO7 in the molecular mechanism underlying antitumor effects of curcumin on Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia cells
2016
Imatinib represents the elective drug for the treatment of patients with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML). However, albeit it is effective in controlling CML and preventing progression to blast crisis (BC), it is not curative. Therefore, it is mandatory to find novel therapeutic combinations to completely eradicate CML. It was described that CML cells expressing higher level of BCR-ABL show an increased glucose metabolism (termed aerobic glycolysis or Warburg effect) correlated with a non-hypoxic induction of HIF-1α, factor implicated in leukemia stem cells (LSCs) maintenance[1,2]. In the present study, we demonstrated that curcumin, an Indian spice with multiple anticancer properties, is…