• One possible pitfall of using EPAC activators in

  2020-11-20

  

  One possible pitfall of using EPAC2 activators in the treatment of T2DM is their potential to increase glucagon levels. As discussed previously, although the ability of EPAC2 to increase glucagon expression and production is controversial, several studies show that this protein increases Gcg mRNA le

• In addition to the ESIs identified that target both EPAC

  2020-11-20

  

  In addition to the ESIs identified that target both EPAC1 and EPAC2, ESI-05 and ESI-07 were identified as compounds that selectively antagonise EPAC2, displaying almost no inhibition of EPAC1 at concentrations up to 100μM [99]. Both compounds were effective inhibitors EPAC2 GEF activity towards Rap1

• Materials and methods br Results Assay of botulinum toxin ac

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  Materials and methods Results Assay of botulinum toxin activity is critical for the risk-assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of botulism cases. The frequently encountered active forms of the toxin are; L chain (inside intoxicated neuronal cells), BoNT (in the blood stream of a botulism patient,

• br DDR receptor and MMP expression Type II collagen protein

  2020-11-20

  

  DDR2 receptor and MMP-13 expression Type II collagen protein in articular cartilage is highly stable structure as its half-life is 117 years [43]. The chondrocytes have limited ability to synthesis type II collagen protein in the matrix of mature articular cartilage once the collagen gets disrupt

• br Results br Discussion CCA is

  2020-11-20

  

  Results Discussion CCA is a fatal tumor originating from the intrahepatic bile duct and the prognosis is very poor (Hoyos et al., 2018). CCA is one of the most dangerous primary liver malignant tumors and the most common malignant tumor of the biliary tract worldwide. However, the underlying m

• In contrast T bet downregulated the expression

  2020-11-20

  

  In contrast, T-bet downregulated the expression of Tfh functional molecules, CD40L, ICOS, and IL-21; accordingly, T-bet overexpression abrogated the helper function of IL-12-stimulated CD4+ T cells. Thus, T-bet seems more involved in the downregulation of the helper functions than in the differentia

• br GRAIL family Gene related to anergy in lymphocytes protei

  2020-11-20

  

  GRAIL family Gene related to anergy in lymphocytes protein (GRAIL, encoded by Rnf128 gene) is a transmembrane RING-type E3 ligase involved in T cell anergy and tolerance, and also regulation of GX-674 cytoskeletal organization [52]. This E3 was initially identified in CD4+ T helper cells and CD4

• A structural explanation for how

  2020-11-20

  

  A structural explanation for how RBR RING1s handle their bound E2~Ubs differently from canonical RINGs has not been readily apparent. Only a few residue positions are strongly conserved in RING and RING1 domains, most of which are zinc-coordinating Cys and histidine residues. A key position in canon

• We also note that though

  2020-11-20

  

  We also note that though the Cyclopamine of the N-terminus in Ube2E1∆N46 or the mutations in Ube2E16KtoR enhanced their activity compared to the wild type, it failed to match Ube2D2 (Fig. 1). We concluded this difference to be multi-factorial as none of the Ube2E1∆N46 point mutants involving “Ub ba

• br Introduction DNA dependent protein kinase DNA PK

  2020-11-20

  

  Introduction DNA-dependent protein kinase (DNA-PK) is a multicomponent serine/threonine protein kinase and considered a member of the phosphatidylinositol (PI) 3-kinase related kinase (PIKK family). This enzyme plays a critical role in the repair of mammalian DNA double strand breaks (DSBs) throu

• Introduction Maintenance of genome integrity is

  2020-11-20

  

  Introduction Maintenance of genome integrity is essential for life, and faithful DNA replication and repair ensure this. One of the most important parameters for DNA maintenance is the regulation of optimal concentrations of the four 5′-deoxyribonucleoside-triphosphates (dNTPs) the precursors for D

• br Regulation of DGK activity Activation of

  2020-11-20

  

  Regulation of DGK activity Activation of the DGKs is complex and unique for each DGK isotype. In most cases, DGKs must translocate to a membrane compartment to access DAG. However, translocation does not necessarily activate the enzyme [57]. In addition, DGK activity can be modified by other cofa

• The two isoforms LDH A and

  2020-11-19

  

  The two isoforms LDH-A and LDH-B catalyze the same reaction, conversion of pyruvate to lactate at the end of glycolysis. LDH-A is expressed in the liver. Humans with a hereditary deficiency of the A or B LDH isoforms are free of symptoms, except for muscle rigidity and myoglobinuria following strenu

• br Prospect of DDR antagonist DDR a receptor of tyrosine

  2020-11-19

  

  Prospect of DDR2 antagonist DDR2, a receptor of tyrosine kinase has been found now to be reported to play a significant role in onset of osteoarthritis at the early stage of diseases progression. The DDR2 are the receptor for extracellular collagen and activated upon the binding of collagen resul

• br The DDR kinase domain The DDR intracellular kinase domain

  2020-11-19

  

  The DDR1 kinase domain The DDR1 intracellular kinase domain shares the typical structure of other kinase domains (Fig. 1). However, how DDR1 kinase is activated upon collagen binding is poorly understood. It is thought that the process is fundamentally different from the accepted paradigm of liga

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