Rapid calcium mobilization by vasopressin and prostaglandin F2 alpha is independent of sodium influx in quiescent 3T3 cells.

abstract：:Lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) is responsible for the formation of cholesterol esters in plasma and is implicated in the removal of excess cholesterol from peripheral tissues. It is generally accepted that the catalytic mechanism of LCAT is similar to that of serine proteases and lipases involving a Ser, ...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Adimoolam S,Lee YP,Jonas A

更新日期：1998-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Here, we demonstrate that interleukin-1β (IL-1β) contributes to the γ-ionizing radiation (IR)-induced increase of migration/invasion in A549 lung cancer cells, and that this occurs via RIP1 upregulation. We initially observed that the protein expression and secreted concentration of IL-1β were increased upon exposure ...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Kang AR,Cho JH,Lee NG,Kwon JH,Song JY,Hwang SG,Jung IS,Kim JS,Um HD,Oh SC,Park JK

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We combined normal mode analysis (NMA) with cavity calculations as a method to get more insight into static crystal structures. We used nitrile hydratase (NHase) as a case study, and the crystal structure of a complex of Pseudonocardia thermophila NHase (1UGP) with n-butyric acid was chosen as a reference structure. T...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Taştan Bishop AO,Sewell T

更新日期：2006-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：:We propose that a substance, identified using mass spectrometry, present in the hemolymph of the honeybee (Apis mellifera) as a result of stimulating the insect immune system corresponds with Apidaecin I, an antibacterial peptide recently described. The plasma desorption mass spectra indicate that several other higher...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Craig AG,Trenczek T,Fries I,Bennich H

更新日期：1989-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The human leukemia cell line KU812 had been described as an immature prebasophilic cell line and exhibits a potential to differentiate into mature basophils. We studied the effect of interleukin-4 (IL-4) on the basophilic differentiation of KU812 cells. When KU812 cells were cultured with 1 ng/ml IL-4, cellular histam...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Hara T,Yamada K,Tachibana H

更新日期：1998-06-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic cancer (PC) is an aggressive malady with proclivity for early metastasis. Overexpression of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the most common type of pancreatic malignancy, correlates to tumor size, lymph node involvement, venous invasion and pathological stage. Lipopolysaccha...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Binker-Cosen MJ,Richards D,Oliver B,Gaisano HY,Binker MG,Cosen-Binker LI

更新日期：2017-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) must be tolerant of the large number of commensal bacteria inhabiting the intestinal tract to avoid excessive inflammatory reactions. Toll-interacting protein (Tollip), a negative regulator of Toll-like receptor signaling, is known to be expressed at high levels in IECs, and to there...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Sugi Y,Takahashi K,Nakano K,Hosono A,Kaminogawa S

更新日期：2011-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Bovine brain-derived growth factor (BDGF) is a approximately 16-17 kD polypeptide mitogen with a broad spectrum of cell specificity. Using a highly specific mouse polyclonal anti-BDGF antiserum for indirect immunoperoxidase and immunofluorescent stainings, BDGF was found to be specifically localized in the neurons of ...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Huang SS,Tsai CC,Adams SP,Huang JS

更新日期：1987-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that causes chronic active gastritis and peptic ulcers. Drugs targeting H. pylori phosphopantetheine adenylyltransferase (HpPPAT), which is involved in CoA biosynthesis, may be useful. Herein, we report the expression in Escherichia coli and purification of recombinant HpPPAT and des...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Cheng CS,Chen CH,Luo YC,Chen WT,Chang SY,Lyu PC,Kao MC,Yin HS

更新日期：2011-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Here we sought to evaluate the effect of palmitate on cytokine and PPAR activity/expression. We investigated the effect of BSA conjugated palmitate and oleate on PPAR activity, PPAR-α and δ expression, as well as the expression of cytokines and key factors responsible for β-oxidation by qRT-PCR and western blotting in...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Haffar T,Bérubé-Simard FA,Bousette N

更新日期：2015-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of ochratoxin A on the specific activities of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase and phosphate-dependent glutaminase were investigated in primary cultures of rat kidney proximal convoluted tubule cells grown in a serum-free medium supplemented with growth factors. Addition of o...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Thekkumkara TJ,Patel MS

更新日期：1989-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In many apoptotic cells, phosphatidylserine (PS), that is normally restricted to the inner membrane layer, is externalized and subsequently recognized by phagocytes. However, it has been unclear whether PS externalization is sufficient for phagocytosis induction. In a cultured cell line undergoing Fas-mediated apoptos...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Shiratsuchi A,Osada S,Kanazawa S,Nakanishi Y

更新日期：1998-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Inhibitor of apoptosis proteins (IAPs) such as XIAP, cIAP1, and cIAP2 are upregulated in many cancer cells. Several compounds targeting IAPs and inducing cell death in cancer cells have been developed. Some of these are synthesized mimicking the N-terminal tetrapeptide sequence of Smac/DIABLO, the natural endogenous I...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Cossu F,Mastrangelo E,Milani M,Sorrentino G,Lecis D,Delia D,Manzoni L,Seneci P,Scolastico C,Bolognesi M

更新日期：2009-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Ac-D-Trp1,3, D-Cpa2, D-Lys6, D-Ala10-GnRH has been prepared by solid phase synthesis. The peptide was found to completely inhibit ovulation when administered on proestrus day in a dose of 1.5 microgram/rat, s.c. The peptide completely inhibited ovulation for a period corresponding to three to four cycles when administ...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Kovacs M,Mezo I,Flerko B,Teplan I,Nikolics K

更新日期：1984-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Myocyte enhancer factor 2C (MEF2C) plays an important role in cardiovascular development and is a key transcription factor for cardiac hypertrophy. Here, we describe MEF2C regulation by insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and its role in IGF-1-induced cardiac hypertrophy. We found that IGF-1 addition to cultured rat ...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Muñoz JP,Collao A,Chiong M,Maldonado C,Adasme T,Carrasco L,Ocaranza P,Bravo R,Gonzalez L,Díaz-Araya G,Hidalgo C,Lavandero S

更新日期：2009-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Spectroscopic analysis of the interaction of the epimeric 20-hydroperoxy derivatives of cholesterol with bovine adrenocortical cytochrome P-450scc preparations suggested the formation of a transient species. The intermediate was detected at 4 degrees C and characterized by a minimum at 412 nm in the difference spectru...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Larroque C,van Lier JE

更新日期：1983-04-29 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of PPARs in the regulation of human adipose tissue secretome has received little attention despite its potential importance in the therapeutic actions of PPAR agonists. Here, we have investigated the effect of selective PPARgamma, PPARalpha, and PPARbeta/delta agonists on the production of adipokines by human...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Klimcakova E,Moro C,Mazzucotelli A,Lolmède K,Viguerie N,Galitzky J,Stich V,Langin D

更新日期：2007-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：:The cytoplasmic domain of the neural cell adhesion molecule (NCAM) contains multiple phosphorylation sites. We report here that in addition to serine and threonine residues a tyrosine of the NCAM180 isoform is phosphorylated as shown by phosphoamino acid analysis. Exchange of the only cytoplasmic tyrosine at position ...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Diestel S,Laurini C,Traub O,Schmitz B

更新日期：2004-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：:A 5T/6T polymorphism in the human MMP-3 promoter affects gene expression and impacts the risk and/or severity of various pathological conditions. Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) in human fibroblasts homozygous for the 6T site demonstrate that it is bound by NF-kappaB and ZBP-89 transcription factors in its native...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Borghaei RC,Gorski G,Javadi M,Mariah Chambers.

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:F-actin rearrangement is an early event in burn-induced endothelial barrier dysfunction. HSP27, a target of p38 MAPK/MK2 pathway, plays an important role in actin dynamics through phosphorylation. The question of whether HSP27 participates in burn-related endothelial barrier dysfunction has not been identified yet. He...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Sun HB,Ren X,Liu J,Guo XW,Jiang XP,Zhang DX,Huang YS,Zhang JP

更新日期：2015-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of fibroblast growth factor (FGF) on testicular aromatase activity has been studied using primary cultures of porcine Leydig cells. After culture for 3 days in the absence or presence of FGF, the ability of the cells to produce estrogen was examined in a 4h-test period in which either (a) hCG (10(-9) M) or...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Raeside JI,Berthelon MC,Sanchez P,Saez JM

更新日期：1988-02-29 00:00:00

abstract：:CAP is a multifunctional protein; the N-terminal region binds adenylyl cyclase and controls its response to Ras while the C-terminal region is involved in cytoskeletal regulation. In between the two regions, CAP possesses two proline-rich segments, P1 and P2, resembling a consensus sequence for binding SH3 domains. We...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Yanagihara C,Shinkai M,Kariya K,Yamawaki-Kataoka Y,Hu CD,Masuda T,Kataoka T

更新日期：1997-03-17 00:00:00

abstract：:The mechanisms of liver injury in hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection are defined to be due not to the direct cytopathic effects of viruses, but to the host immune response to viral proteins expressed by infected hepatocytes. We showed here that transfection of mammalian cells with a replicative HBV genome causes extens...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Lu YW,Tan TL,Chan V,Chen WN

更新日期：2006-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：:After allylisopropylacetamide-mediated "suicide" destruction of their prosthetic heme moieties, certain rat liver cytochrome P-450 isozymes can be effectively reconstituted by addition of exogenous hemin in vitro. We now report that two of these isozymes will equally accept mesohemin , a 2,4-diethyl heme-analog and re...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Bornheim LM,Correia MA,Smith KM

更新日期：1984-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：:In a 28-year-old man with myopathy and phosphorylase kinase (PhK) deficiency, we found a G-to-C substitution at the 5' end of an intron in the muscle-specific alpha-subunit gene. The mutation destroys the high-consensus GT sequences at the 5' splice junction of the intron, which causes skipping of the preceding exon. ...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Bruno C,Manfredi G,Andreu AL,Shanske S,Krishna S,Ilse WK,DiMauro S

更新日期：1998-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The origins and developmental regulation of cerebellar oligodendrocytes are largely unknown, although some hypotheses of embryonic origins have been suggested. Neural stem cells exist in the white matter of postnatal cerebellum, but it is unclear whether these neural stem cells generate oligodendrocytes at postnatal s...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Naruse M,Shibasaki K,Ishizaki Y

更新日期：2015-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The human EBAG9 was previously identified as an estrogen responsive gene using CpG-genomic binding site cloning (Watanate et al., (1998) Mol. Cell. Biol. 18: 442-449). Recently it was revealed that the EBAG9 is identical with RCAS1 which is a cancer cell surface antigen implicated in immune escape. Here, we isolated a...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Ikeda K,Sato M,Tsutsumi O,Tsuchiya F,Tsuneizumi M,Emi M,Imoto I,Inazawa J,Muramatsu M,Inoue S

更新日期：2000-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present study, we investigated if Cl(-) regulates the proliferation of the MC3T3-E1 osteoblastic cells. The proliferation of MC3T3-E1 osteoblastic cells was diminished by lowering the extracellular Cl(-) concentration ([Cl(-)](o)) in the culture medium. The lowered in [Cl(-)](o) increased the periods of the G(0...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Maki M,Miyazaki H,Nakajima K,Yamane J,Niisato N,Morihara T,Kubo T,Marunaka Y

更新日期：2007-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Atriopeptin (AP) is expressed in several tissues with each tissue capable of specific differences in processing of the prohormone (pro-AP) to mature low molecular forms of the peptide. Since pro-AP has low biological activity, processing into mature AP is a critical activation event. This observation prompted us to st...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Shiono S,Suganuma N,Bo M,Boime I,Seibert K,Nakao K,Mukoyama M,Imura H,Needleman P

更新日期：1991-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined how growth hormone-releasing factor (GRF) regulated pituitary GRF receptor gene expression in the conscious rat. GRF receptor mRNA levels were significantly increased by immunoneutralization of endogenous GRF with its specific antiserum. This effect was dose dependent and the maximum level was 3.8-fold hig...

journal_title：Biochemical and biophysical research communications

authors： Miki N,Ono M,Murata Y,Ohsaki E,Tamitsu K,Yamada M,Demura H

更新日期：1996-07-16 00:00:00