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Troponin-tropomyosin: an allosteric switch or a steric blocker?
(East Carolina University, 2002-08)The interaction of myosin subfragment 1 (S1) with actin-tropomyosin-troponin (regulated actin) is highly nucleotide dependent. The binding of S1 or S1-ADP (but not S1-ATP nor N,N - -phenylenedimaleimide-modified S1-ATP) ... -
Try spicing up your diet with red pepper flakes
(2021-11-24)This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is regarding the benefits of red pepper. It has an excellent source of so many micronutrients, which are essential for survival. -
Tumour necrosis factor-alpha regulates expression of the CCAAT-enhancer-binding proteins (C/EBPs) alpha and beta and determines the occupation of the C/EBP site in the promoter of the insulin-responsive glucose-transporter gene in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.
(East Carolina University, 1999-03-15)We have demonstrated previously that treatment of 3T3-L1 adipocytes with tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF) results in a rapid (4 h) and significant (75–80%) reduction in the rate of transcription of the GLUT4 gene. Control ... -
Tweeting the Meeting: An In-Depth Analysis of Twitter Activity at Kidney Week 2011
(2012)In recent years, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) has increased its efforts to use its annual conference to inform and educate the public about kidney disease. Social media, including Twitter, has been one method ... -
Two Distinct Pathways Supply Anthranilate as a Precursor of the Pseudomonas Quinolone Signal
(East Carolina University, 2007-05)Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen that causes serious infections in immunocompromised patients and those with cystic fibrosis (CF). This gram-negative bacterium uses multiple cell-to-cell signals to control ... -
Two hits are better than one: targeting both phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase and mammalian target of rapamycin as a therapeutic strategy for acute leukemia treatment
(2012-04)Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) are two key components of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway. This signal transduction cascade regulates a wide range of physiological cell ... -
A two-component response regulator, gltR, is required for glucose transport activity in Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1.
(East Carolina University, 1996-10)A 729-bp open reading frame (gltR) was identified in Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 that encodes a product homologous to the two-component response regulator family of proteins. Disruption of gltR caused loss of glucose ... -
Type. Cast : Edition XI Brody School of Medicine Art & Literary Magazine (2018)
(2018)An art and literary magazine published by the Brody School of Medicine, Division of Health Sciences. The magazine contains artwork and writings by Brody School of Medicine's medical students and others throughout the Health ... -
Type.Cast: The Heart of Medicine (2008)
(2008)An art and literary magazine published by the Brody School of Medicine, Division of Health Sciences. The magazine contains artwork and writings by Brody School of Medicine's medical students. -
Type.Cast: The Heart of Medicine (2009)
(2009)An art and literary magazine published by the Brody School of Medicine, Division of Health Sciences. The magazine contains artwork and writings by Brody School of Medicine's medical students. -
Type.Cast: The Heart of Medicine (2012)
(2012)An art and literary magazine published by the Brody School of Medicine, Division of Health Sciences. The magazine contains artwork and writings by Brody School of Medicine's medical students. -
Type.Cast: The Heart of Medicine (2013)
(2013)An art and literary magazine published by the Brody School of Medicine, Division of Health Sciences. The magazine contains artwork and writings by Brody School of Medicine's medical students. -
Type.Cast: The Heart of Medicine (2014)
(2014)An art and literary magazine published by the Brody School of Medicine, Division of Health Sciences. The magazine contains artwork and writings by Brody School of Medicine's medical students. -
Type.Cast: The Heart of Medicine (2015)
(2015)An art and literary magazine published by the Brody School of Medicine, Division of Health Sciences. The magazine contains artwork and writings by Brody School of Medicine's medical students. -
Type.Cast: The Heart of Medicine (2016)
(2016)An art and literary magazine published by the Brody School of Medicine, Division of Health Sciences. The magazine contains artwork and writings by Brody School of Medicine's medical students. -
Type.Cast: The Heart of Medicine (2017)
(2017)An art and literary magazine published by the Brody School of Medicine, Division of Health Sciences. The magazine contains artwork and writings by Brody School of Medicine's medical students and others throughout the Health ... -
The UHS Nutrition Initiative: Enhancing the ability of patients, employees and the community to "Eat Smart and Move More"
(2005)This article describes the obesity problem in eastern North Carolina and the responses that the Pitt County Memorial Hospital is taking locally to change policies and environments. -
Understanding the Molecular Mechanisms that Contribute to Parkinson’s Disease: Defining the Role of Ca2+ in TG2: α-synuclein Macromolecular Complex Assembly
(East Carolina University, 2018-12-10)Transglutaminase 2 (TG2) is an allosteric enzyme ubiquitously expressed in human tissue. This versatile enzyme has both Ca2+ -dependent, transamidase and GTPase activities. TG2's Ca2+ -dependent transamidase activity is ...