The tRNA processing enzyme RNase T is essential for maturation of 5S RNA.

abstract：:The Brazilian Amazon is one of the most rapidly developing agricultural areas in the world and represents a potentially large future source of greenhouse gases from land clearing and subsequent agricultural management. In an integrated approach, we estimate the greenhouse gas dynamics of natural ecosystems and agricul...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Galford GL,Melillo JM,Kicklighter DW,Cronin TW,Cerri CE,Mustard JF,Cerri CC

更新日期：2010-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：:A 105-kilobase bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) clone from the ovate-containing region of tomato chromosome 2 was sequenced and annotated. The tomato BAC sequence was then compared, gene by gene, with the sequenced portions of the Arabidopsis thaliana genome. Rather than matching a single portion of the Arabidops...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Ku HM,Vision T,Liu J,Tanksley SD

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:T cells interacting with antigen-presenting cells (APCs) form an "immunological synapse" (IS), a bull's-eye pattern composed of a central supramolecular activation cluster enriched with T cell receptors (TCRs) surrounded by a ring of adhesion molecules (a peripheral supramolecular activation cluster). The mechanism re...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Kaizuka Y,Douglass AD,Varma R,Dustin ML,Vale RD

更新日期：2007-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：:The Notch signaling pathway defines an evolutionarily conserved cell-cell interaction mechanism that throughout development controls the ability of precursor cells to respond to developmental signals. Here we show that Notch signaling regulates the expression of the master control genes eyeless, vestigial, and Distal-...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Kurata S,Go MJ,Artavanis-Tsakonas S,Gehring WJ

更新日期：2000-02-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Interaction of the estrogen receptor/ligand complex with a DNA estrogen response element is known to regulate gene transcription. In turn, specific conformations of the receptor-ligand complex have been postulated to influence unique subsets of estrogen-responsive genes resulting in differential modulation and, ultima...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Grese TA,Sluka JP,Bryant HU,Cullinan GJ,Glasebrook AL,Jones CD,Matsumoto K,Palkowitz AD,Sato M,Termine JD,Winter MA,Yang NN,Dodge JA

更新日期：1997-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：:SecA, the translocation ATPase in Escherichia coli, undergoes cycles of conformational changes (insertion/deinsertion) in response to ATP and a preprotein. The membrane-embedded portion of protein translocase, SecYEG, has crucial roles in the SecA-driven preprotein translocation reaction. We previously identified a se...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Matsumoto G,Mori H,Ito K

更新日期：1998-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Strategies to treat cancer have focused primarily on the killing of tumor cells. Here, we describe a differential stress resistance (DSR) method that focuses instead on protecting the organism but not cancer cells against chemotherapy. Short-term starved S. cerevisiae or cells lacking proto-oncogene homologs were up t...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Raffaghello L,Lee C,Safdie FM,Wei M,Madia F,Bianchi G,Longo VD

更新日期：2008-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Malaria transmission has been substantially reduced across Africa through the distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs). However, the emergence of insecticide resistance within mosquito vectors risks jeopardizing the future efficacy of this control strategy. The severity of this threat is uncertain becaus...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Viana M,Hughes A,Matthiopoulos J,Ranson H,Ferguson HM

更新日期：2016-08-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Synaptic vesicles release neurotransmitter by following a process of vesicle docking and exocytosis. Although these steps are well established, it has been difficult to observe and measure these rates directly in living synapses. Here, by combining the direct imaging of single synaptic vesicles and synaptic ribbons, I...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Zenisek D

更新日期：2008-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent success of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in the treatment of cancer has led to a revived interest in microtubule-destabilizing agents. Here, we determined the high-resolution crystal structure of the complex between tubulin and maytansine, which is part of an ADC that is approved by the US Food and Drug A...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Prota AE,Bargsten K,Diaz JF,Marsh M,Cuevas C,Liniger M,Neuhaus C,Andreu JM,Altmann KH,Steinmetz MO

更新日期：2014-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Mutator activity associated with the common male recombination (MR) chromosomes in Drosophila melanogaster appears to be suppressed in natural populations. Crosses between geographically separated populations, however, lead to the release of mutator activity as measured by a significant increase in visible mutations. ...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Thompson JN Jr,Woodruff RC

更新日期：1980-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six alternative hypotheses for the phylogenetic origin of Bilateria are evaluated by using complete 18S rRNA gene sequences for 52 taxa. These data suggest that there is little support for three of these hypotheses. Bilateria is not likely to be the sister group of Radiata or Ctenophora, nor is it likely that Bilateri...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Collins AG

更新日期：1998-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Most poxviruses, including variola, the causative agent of smallpox, express a secreted protein of 35 kDa, vCCI, which binds CC-chemokines with high affinity. This viral protein competes with the host cellular CC-chemokine receptors (CCRs), reducing inflammation and interfering with the host immune response. Such prot...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Carfí A,Smith CA,Smolak PJ,McGrew J,Wiley DC

更新日期：1999-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Type IV pili of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the Gram-negative etiologic agent of gonorrhea, facilitate colonization of the human host. Gonococcal PilT, a protein belonging to a large family of molecules sharing a highly conserved nucleotide binding domain motif, has been shown to be dispensable for organelle biogenesis but...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Wolfgang M,Park HS,Hayes SF,van Putten JP,Koomey M

更新日期：1998-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：:The DNA binding activity of p53 is crucial for its tumor suppressor function and is subject to tight regulation. Previous studies revealed that the inhibitory function of the p53 C terminus is implicated in the latent, low affinity sequence-specific DNA binding activity of p53 in the uninduced state. Sequence-specific...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Müller-Tiemann BF,Halazonetis TD,Elting JJ

更新日期：1998-05-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-genome-negative human lymphoma lines, Ramos and BJAB, can be converted by EBV in vitro into EBV-genome-positive virus nonproducer lines. These cell lines have been used to identify surface antigens unique to EBV, with the expectation that such determinants might be related to the antigenic tar...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Lasky RD,Troy FA

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Expression of the bacterial RecA protein in plants stimulates homologous recombination in tobacco. Here we show that RecA plays a direct role in DNA strand exchange in vivo. The number of sister chromatid exchanges (SCEs) was increased 2.4-fold over wild type in transgenic tobacco plants expressing a nuclear-targeted ...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Reiss B,Schubert I,Köpchen K,Wendeler E,Schell J,Puchta H

更新日期：2000-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The 5' end of a eukaryotic mRNA transcript generally has a 7-methylguanosine (m7G) cap that protects mRNA from degradation and mediates almost all other aspects of gene expression. Some RNAs in Escherichia coli, yeast, and mammals were recently found to contain an NAD+ cap. Here, we report the development of the metho...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Zhang H,Zhong H,Zhang S,Shao X,Ni M,Cai Z,Chen X,Xia Y

更新日期：2019-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Using tunicamycin, we have investigated the role of glycoproteins in membrane transport. Tunicamycin is a glucosamine-containing antibiotic that specifically inhibits dolichol pyrophosphate-mediated glycosylation of asparaginyl residues of glycoproteins. Inhibition of protein glycosylation in chick embryo fibroblasts ...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Olden K,Pratt RM,Jaworski C,Yamada KM

更新日期：1979-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A fundamental property of ecosystems is a tradeoff between the number and size of habitats: as the number of habitats within a fixed area increases, the average area per habitat must decrease. This tradeoff is termed the "area-heterogeneity tradeoff." Theoretical models suggest that the reduction in habitat sizes unde...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Ben-Hur E,Kadmon R

更新日期：2020-03-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Directionality of signaling among brain regions provides essential information about human cognition and disease states. Assessing such effective connectivity (EC) across brain states using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) alone has proven difficult, however. We propose a novel measure of EC, termed metabo...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Riedl V,Utz L,Castrillón G,Grimmer T,Rauschecker JP,Ploner M,Friston KJ,Drzezga A,Sorg C

更新日期：2016-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells recognize self lipid antigens presented by CD1d molecules. The nature of the self-antigens involved in the development and maturation of iNKT cells is poorly defined. Lysophospholipids are self-antigens presented by CD1d that are generated through the action of phospholipases A1...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Paduraru C,Bezbradica JS,Kunte A,Kelly R,Shayman JA,Veerapen N,Cox LR,Besra GS,Cresswell P

更新日期：2013-03-26 00:00:00

abstract：:The apparent failure of infants to understand "object permanence" by reaching for hidden objects is perhaps the most striking and debated phenomenon in cognitive development. Of particular interest is the extent to which infants perceive and remember objects in a similar way to that of adults. Here we report two findi...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Kaufman J,Csibra G,Johnson MH

更新日期：2005-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Artificial two-dimensional biological habitats were prepared from porous polymer layers and inoculated with the fungus Penicillium roqueforti to provide a living material. Such composites of classical industrial ingredients and living microorganisms can provide a novel form of functional or smart materials with capabi...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Gerber LC,Koehler FM,Grass RN,Stark WJ

更新日期：2012-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：:The enormous complexity of biological networks has led to the suggestion that networks are built of modules that perform particular functions and are "reused" in evolution in a manner similar to reusable domains in protein structures or modules of electronic circuits. Analysis of known biological networks has revealed...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Spirin V,Gelfand MS,Mironov AA,Mirny LA

更新日期：2006-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Thousands of large intergenic noncoding RNAs (lincRNAs) have been identified in the mammalian genome, many of which have important roles in regulating a variety of biological processes. Here, we used a custom microarray to identify lincRNAs associated with activation of the innate immune response. A panel of 159 lincR...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Li Z,Chao TC,Chang KY,Lin N,Patil VS,Shimizu C,Head SR,Burns JC,Rana TM

更新日期：2014-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：:We have recently shown that the Alzheimer disease 40-residue amyloid beta-protein [A beta P-(1-40)] can form cation-selective channels when incorporated into planar lipid bilayers by fusion of liposomes containing the peptide. Since A beta P-(1-40) comprises portions of the putative extracellular and membrane-spanning...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Arispe N,Pollard HB,Rojas E

更新日期：1993-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:There is no theoretical limit in using molecular networks to harvest diffusive sun photons on large areas and funnel them onto much smaller areas of highly efficient but also precious energy-converting materials. The most effective concept reported so far is based on a pool of randomly oriented, light-harvesting donor...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Willich MM,Wegener L,Vornweg J,Hohgardt M,Nowak J,Wolter M,Jacob CR,Walla PJ

更新日期：2020-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：:We have used a microfluidic mass sensor to measure the density of single living cells. By weighing each cell in two fluids of different densities, our technique measures the single-cell mass, volume, and density of approximately 500 cells per hour with a density precision of 0.001 g mL(-1). We observe that the intrins...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Grover WH,Bryan AK,Diez-Silva M,Suresh S,Higgins JM,Manalis SR

更新日期：2011-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：:The prediction of interresidue contacts and distances from coevolutionary data using deep learning has considerably advanced protein structure prediction. Here, we build on these advances by developing a deep residual network for predicting interresidue orientations, in addition to distances, and a Rosetta-constrained...

journal_title：Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

authors： Yang J,Anishchenko I,Park H,Peng Z,Ovchinnikov S,Baker D

更新日期：2020-01-21 00:00:00