Just a presentation in order to introduce the paper which I found interest for weekly meeting at my laboratory!
It's related to pH-dependented transfermation of amyloid mophology!
Hope it's useful for someone else!
This is a Powerpoint made by a myself for the PG seminar in front of Professors. For the preparation standard books were followed and guidance from expertise was taken. This will be helpful for UG and PG students of Medical and life science students.
E. coli RNA polymerase is an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of phosphodiester bonds between nucleotides during transcription. It is composed of five subunits - two α subunits, one β subunit, one β' subunit, and one ω subunit. Together with a sigma factor, these subunits form the holoenzyme which is required for transcription initiation by binding to promoter sequences on DNA. The sigma factor recognizes specific promoter sequences and directs the holoenzyme to begin RNA synthesis. E. coli has multiple sigma factors that direct transcription of different genes depending on environmental conditions.
Detection of autophagy
Detection of lipidated LC3 cells by western blotting
By immunofluorescence
Electron microscope
Flow cytometry
immunohistochemistry
Characterization of nucleic acids and protein by electrophoresisapeksha40
This document discusses various electrophoresis techniques used to separate and characterize nucleic acids and proteins. It describes the basic principles of electrophoresis, including how charged molecules migrate in an electric field based on their size, shape, and charge. It then focuses on different gel electrophoresis methods like polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and agarose gel electrophoresis that are commonly used to separate DNA, RNA, and protein samples based on these properties. It also briefly mentions some other specialized electrophoresis techniques like pulsed field gel electrophoresis, isoelectric focusing, and two-dimensional electrophoresis.
TATA binding proteins (TBPs) play an essential role in eukaryotic transcription. TBP is a subunit of the general transcription factor TFIID that binds to the TATA box upstream of core promoters. TBP binds in the minor groove of DNA and bends it into an 80 degree curve. TBP adopts a saddle-shaped structure that positions the concave surface to interact with DNA while exposing the convex surface to recruit other general transcription factors and form the preinitiation complex. TBP is universally required for transcription by all three eukaryotic RNA polymerases and some genes in Archaea as well.
The document summarizes a research paper that examines the acid hydrolysis mechanism of acetals catalyzed by a supramolecular assembly called M4L6 in basic solution. The assembly is able to lower the activation energy needed for the reaction and accelerate the rate of hydrolysis up to 980 times faster than uncatalyzed reactions. Kinetic studies show the reaction follows a A-2 mechanism where attack of water on the substrate is rate-limiting. NMR spectroscopy was used to analyze the reaction and products. The ability of supramolecular assemblies to catalyze reactions parallels the function of enzymes in living systems.
GBF1 is an Arf Guanine Nucleotide Exchange Factor (GEF) that interacts with different Arfs and Rab6. This study found that Arf4 has the highest affinity for GBF1, with a 10-fold higher affinity for the DCB-HUS domain of GBF1 compared to Arf1. Rab6 also bound to the DCB-HUS domain, while Arf6 preferentially bound the Sec7-HDS1 domain. The researchers believe adding ASAP1 could improve pulldown of rhodopsin with Arf4 mutants to better understand rhodopsin trafficking defects that cause blindness.
Riboswitches and RNA interference (RNAi)JanmoniBorah1
Riboswitches are the control buttons of mRNAs. They control the expression of gene by regulating transcription and translation.
Gene silencing by RNA interference is a mechanism of post transcriptional regulation of gene expression that involves mainly siRNA and miRNA.
This is a Powerpoint made by a myself for the PG seminar in front of Professors. For the preparation standard books were followed and guidance from expertise was taken. This will be helpful for UG and PG students of Medical and life science students.
E. coli RNA polymerase is an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of phosphodiester bonds between nucleotides during transcription. It is composed of five subunits - two α subunits, one β subunit, one β' subunit, and one ω subunit. Together with a sigma factor, these subunits form the holoenzyme which is required for transcription initiation by binding to promoter sequences on DNA. The sigma factor recognizes specific promoter sequences and directs the holoenzyme to begin RNA synthesis. E. coli has multiple sigma factors that direct transcription of different genes depending on environmental conditions.
Detection of autophagy
Detection of lipidated LC3 cells by western blotting
By immunofluorescence
Electron microscope
Flow cytometry
immunohistochemistry
Characterization of nucleic acids and protein by electrophoresisapeksha40
This document discusses various electrophoresis techniques used to separate and characterize nucleic acids and proteins. It describes the basic principles of electrophoresis, including how charged molecules migrate in an electric field based on their size, shape, and charge. It then focuses on different gel electrophoresis methods like polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and agarose gel electrophoresis that are commonly used to separate DNA, RNA, and protein samples based on these properties. It also briefly mentions some other specialized electrophoresis techniques like pulsed field gel electrophoresis, isoelectric focusing, and two-dimensional electrophoresis.
TATA binding proteins (TBPs) play an essential role in eukaryotic transcription. TBP is a subunit of the general transcription factor TFIID that binds to the TATA box upstream of core promoters. TBP binds in the minor groove of DNA and bends it into an 80 degree curve. TBP adopts a saddle-shaped structure that positions the concave surface to interact with DNA while exposing the convex surface to recruit other general transcription factors and form the preinitiation complex. TBP is universally required for transcription by all three eukaryotic RNA polymerases and some genes in Archaea as well.
The document summarizes a research paper that examines the acid hydrolysis mechanism of acetals catalyzed by a supramolecular assembly called M4L6 in basic solution. The assembly is able to lower the activation energy needed for the reaction and accelerate the rate of hydrolysis up to 980 times faster than uncatalyzed reactions. Kinetic studies show the reaction follows a A-2 mechanism where attack of water on the substrate is rate-limiting. NMR spectroscopy was used to analyze the reaction and products. The ability of supramolecular assemblies to catalyze reactions parallels the function of enzymes in living systems.
GBF1 is an Arf Guanine Nucleotide Exchange Factor (GEF) that interacts with different Arfs and Rab6. This study found that Arf4 has the highest affinity for GBF1, with a 10-fold higher affinity for the DCB-HUS domain of GBF1 compared to Arf1. Rab6 also bound to the DCB-HUS domain, while Arf6 preferentially bound the Sec7-HDS1 domain. The researchers believe adding ASAP1 could improve pulldown of rhodopsin with Arf4 mutants to better understand rhodopsin trafficking defects that cause blindness.
Riboswitches and RNA interference (RNAi)JanmoniBorah1
Riboswitches are the control buttons of mRNAs. They control the expression of gene by regulating transcription and translation.
Gene silencing by RNA interference is a mechanism of post transcriptional regulation of gene expression that involves mainly siRNA and miRNA.
This presentation is about Riboswitches and Riboswitches mediated regulation. Riboswitches are the small mRNA element that has tertiary structure and regulate the down stream genes in the same mRNA by interacting with small metabolites and metal ions.Various types of regulatory mechanism and structure and ligand binding of some important riboswitches are given here.Like TPP,PURINE AND FMN riboswitches. Also the role of some tandem and cooperative riboswitches are given here. Applications of Riboswitches are also given here like drug targets. Some future challenges are also given here.
Protein synthesis and trafficking involves two main stages - transcription and translation. Transcription occurs in the nucleus and involves copying information from DNA to mRNA. Translation occurs in the cytoplasm and involves using the mRNA code to assemble amino acids into proteins. Proteins are targeted to different locations through signal sequences and trafficking pathways. Newly synthesized proteins enter the endoplasmic reticulum and are modified and sorted in the Golgi apparatus before being targeted to their final destinations inside or outside the cell through secretory vesicles.
This document summarizes an investigation into using an enzymatic catalyst to catalyze the esterification of telechelic polymers, specifically poly(butadiene) and poly(ethylene oxide), in order to generate macromolecular chain transfer agents (CTAs) for synthesizing block copolymers. Experiments were conducted to esterify a hydroxyl-functionalized poly(butadiene) with a carboxylic acid functional RAFT agent using Novozym 435 catalyst. NMR and GPC analysis indicated some esterification occurred, though the molecular weight increase was small. More investigation is needed to optimize the reaction conditions to fully synthesize the macromolecular CTA. The goal is to develop a mild method to
This document discusses the structure of proteins at various levels:
1) Primary structure is the amino acid sequence of a polypeptide chain.
2) Secondary structure includes alpha helices and beta pleated sheets formed by hydrogen bonding between amino acids in the backbone.
3) Tertiary structure is the three-dimensional folding of the entire polypeptide chain, stabilized by interactions between amino acid side chains.
4) Quaternary structure refers to the association of multiple polypeptide subunits in a protein.
The document outlines techniques like X-ray crystallography and NMR that are used to determine protein structures at high resolution.
Rational Design of Phosphorylation Sites into the Erbin-PDZ Domaincashi10
2008 Amgen Scholars Program Final Presentation - Rational Design of Phosphorylation Sites into the Erbin-PDZ Domain
P.I.: Tanja Kortemme, Ph.D.
Lead GRA: Colin A. Smith
This document provides a summary of macromolecular synthesis including replication, transcription, and translation. It describes the basic processes and key components involved in each. Replication involves unwinding DNA, synthesizing primers, DNA chain elongation, and termination. Transcription requires RNA polymerase to produce RNA from a DNA template. Translation occurs on ribosomes and includes amino acid activation, initiation, elongation, and termination to synthesize proteins.
This document provides an overview of chiral ligands, Ziegler-Natta catalysts, and examples of homogeneous catalysis used in drug synthesis. It discusses how chiral ligands form asymmetric catalysts that can induce chirality in substrates, producing one enantiomer in excess. Ziegler-Natta catalysts are formed from a transition metal and organometallic compound used to polymerize olefins like polyethylene. Examples shown include the synthesis of L-DOPA, (R)-naproxen, and (S)-ibuprofen using chiral catalysts like Rh, Ru, and Rh-BINAP.
Exploring Proteins and Proteomes. Stryer,CHAPTER 3 pptkhair ullah
Methods in Protein Chemistry
This chapter discusses several methods used to isolate, purify, detect, degrade, analyze, and synthesize proteins. It describes techniques such as centrifugation, solubility, dialysis, gel filtration, affinity chromatography, HPLC, electrophoresis, and mass spectrometry. It also covers determining a protein's amino acid sequence through methods like Edman degradation, solid phase synthesis, chemical and enzymatic cleavage, and the use of DNA sequencing. The goal of these methods is to obtain a protein's amino acid sequence and gain functional information about proteins and proteomes.
The document discusses genetic code, mutations, tRNA, and the translation process. Some key points:
- The genetic code specifies how nucleic acids correspond to amino acids in proteins. It is nearly universal but has some exceptions.
- Mutations like point mutations and frameshift mutations can alter the genetic code sequence. A point mutation in sickle cell anemia changes one nucleotide, altering the amino acid produced.
- tRNA acts as an adapter between mRNA and amino acids. It has an anticodon loop that binds to mRNA codons and an amino acid binding end.
- Translation involves initiation, elongation, and termination on the ribosome. Charged tRNAs bring amino acids and bind mRNA cod
The process of transcription is the first stage of gene expression resulting in the production of a primary RNA transcript from the DNA of a particular gene.
This step of gene expression which is followed by a number of post-transcriptional processes such as RNA splicing and translation.
These lead ultimately to the production of a functional protein and this process is highly regulated.
Both basal transcription and its regulation are dependent upon specific protein factors known as transcription factors.
These highly specific protein bind to the specific regulatory gene of DNA sequence and control the transcription process and regulate it.
For example- enzyme RNA polymerase catalyzes the chemical reaction that synthesize RNA, using the DNA gene as a template, the transcription factor control when, where, and how efficiency RNA polymerase function.
Play an important role in the normal development and routine of cellular function.
This document summarizes an experiment aiming to identify the RNA-binding domain of the human LARP6 protein. The researcher expressed and purified constructs of LARP6 containing residues 70-300 and 70-313. While purification of the SUMO tag was successful, the LARP6 portions degraded. As a control, the SUMO tag alone showed non-specific binding to test RNAs. Future work will optimize expression and purification conditions to prevent degradation and characterize RNA binding of intact LARP6 constructs.
The document provides an overview of calcium regulation and receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) signaling pathways. It describes:
1) Calcium is maintained at low levels (~10^-7M) in the cytoplasm and stored at higher levels (~10^-3M) in the endoplasmic reticulum. Calcium is released through IP3 and ryanodine receptors on organelles and voltage or ligand gated channels on the plasma membrane. Calcium is transported back into storage by ATPase pumps.
2) RTKs dimerize and autophosphorylate when bound by extracellular ligands such as growth factors. This recruits adapter proteins like Grb2 and SOS, activating the Ras/MAPK pathway through
Cytokine receptors such as EpoR function as ligand-induced homodimers that interact with JAK kinases for signal transduction. The receptors have extracellular ligand-binding domains, transmembrane domains, and cytoplasmic domains that recruit proteins like STAT. Ligand binding induces receptor dimerization and JAK autophosphorylation, activating downstream signaling pathways. Cytokine receptors pre-exist as inactive dimers that undergo conformational changes upon ligand binding to activate associated JAKs and signaling.
non ribosomal peptide synthesis (molecular biology)IndrajaDoradla
Non-ribosomal peptides are synthesized by large enzyme complexes called nonribosomal peptide synthetases. These synthetases are independent of mRNA and each can produce only one peptide. Nonribosomal peptides often contain non-proteinogenic amino acids and modifications like methyl groups. They have a diverse range of biological activities including being antibiotics, siderophores, toxins, and pigments. Nonribosomal peptide synthesis involves amino acid activation, attachment to carrier proteins, elongation via peptide bond formation, and termination through hydrolysis or cyclization.
This presentation will help you understand the concise summary of Benzodiazepines from the Medicinal Chemistry point of view. it is a brief and concise summary so if there is any mistake, you can point out it to me or make corrections yourself.
thanks
Amjad Anwar
TRANSLATION & POST - TRANSLATIONAL MODIFICATIONSYESANNA
The document discusses various aspects of translation - the process by which the sequence of nucleotides in mRNA is used to direct the synthesis of a polypeptide chain. It describes how the genetic code is used to translate mRNA into a protein via tRNA and the ribosome. Key points covered include codon-anticodon interactions, the roles of initiation and elongation factors, and termination of protein synthesis.
Proteins must be properly located within cells to carry out their functions. Protein targeting refers to how cells transport proteins to the correct locations after synthesis. There are several mechanisms for protein targeting. Some proteins diffuse through the cytosol and bind to receptors at their destination site, while others contain targeting sequences like nuclear localization signals that bind nuclear transport receptors to be actively transported into the nucleus. The import and export of proteins between the cytosol and nucleus is directed by gradients of Ran-GTP and Ran-GDP concentrations established by regulatory proteins localized to different cellular compartments. This compartmentalization of Ran states provides directionality to nuclear transport.
This document provides guidance on protein purification methods. It discusses lysing cells to release the target protein, protecting the protein from degradation during purification, tracking the protein using activity assays and purification tables, initial gentle fractionation using ammonium sulfate precipitation, chromatographic separation methods like ion exchange and affinity chromatography, and final polishing steps like additional chromatography or ultrafiltration. The overall goal is to leverage the target protein's unique properties to separate it from contaminants through a series of purification techniques.
Translation
A process by which the genetic code contained within a messenger RNA (mRNA)
the molecule is decoded to produce a specific sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide
chain.
This document discusses the production of polyester fiber through various fiber production processes. It begins by defining polyester as a long-chain polymer composed of at least 85% ester units formed from the reaction of alcohols and acids. The key raw materials used are terephthalic acid, ethylene glycol, and dimethyl terephthalate. Polyester fiber can be produced through two main routes - the dimethyl terephthalate route and the terephthalic acid route. The document provides detailed information on the chemical reactions, catalysts, side reactions, degradation processes, and thermal stabilizers used in each production route.
The document describes using reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization to synthesize novel block copolymers containing both a polyolefin block and a poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) block. Specifically, it details:
1) Using a commercially available polyolefin (Kraton L-1203) modified with a dithioester group to serve as a macroinitiator for RAFT polymerization and form the polyolefin block.
2) Conducting RAFT polymerizations of styrene and styrene-co-maleic anhydride using this macroinitiator and a small molecule RAFT agent to form the second block and yield polyolefin
This presentation is about Riboswitches and Riboswitches mediated regulation. Riboswitches are the small mRNA element that has tertiary structure and regulate the down stream genes in the same mRNA by interacting with small metabolites and metal ions.Various types of regulatory mechanism and structure and ligand binding of some important riboswitches are given here.Like TPP,PURINE AND FMN riboswitches. Also the role of some tandem and cooperative riboswitches are given here. Applications of Riboswitches are also given here like drug targets. Some future challenges are also given here.
Protein synthesis and trafficking involves two main stages - transcription and translation. Transcription occurs in the nucleus and involves copying information from DNA to mRNA. Translation occurs in the cytoplasm and involves using the mRNA code to assemble amino acids into proteins. Proteins are targeted to different locations through signal sequences and trafficking pathways. Newly synthesized proteins enter the endoplasmic reticulum and are modified and sorted in the Golgi apparatus before being targeted to their final destinations inside or outside the cell through secretory vesicles.
This document summarizes an investigation into using an enzymatic catalyst to catalyze the esterification of telechelic polymers, specifically poly(butadiene) and poly(ethylene oxide), in order to generate macromolecular chain transfer agents (CTAs) for synthesizing block copolymers. Experiments were conducted to esterify a hydroxyl-functionalized poly(butadiene) with a carboxylic acid functional RAFT agent using Novozym 435 catalyst. NMR and GPC analysis indicated some esterification occurred, though the molecular weight increase was small. More investigation is needed to optimize the reaction conditions to fully synthesize the macromolecular CTA. The goal is to develop a mild method to
This document discusses the structure of proteins at various levels:
1) Primary structure is the amino acid sequence of a polypeptide chain.
2) Secondary structure includes alpha helices and beta pleated sheets formed by hydrogen bonding between amino acids in the backbone.
3) Tertiary structure is the three-dimensional folding of the entire polypeptide chain, stabilized by interactions between amino acid side chains.
4) Quaternary structure refers to the association of multiple polypeptide subunits in a protein.
The document outlines techniques like X-ray crystallography and NMR that are used to determine protein structures at high resolution.
Rational Design of Phosphorylation Sites into the Erbin-PDZ Domaincashi10
2008 Amgen Scholars Program Final Presentation - Rational Design of Phosphorylation Sites into the Erbin-PDZ Domain
P.I.: Tanja Kortemme, Ph.D.
Lead GRA: Colin A. Smith
This document provides a summary of macromolecular synthesis including replication, transcription, and translation. It describes the basic processes and key components involved in each. Replication involves unwinding DNA, synthesizing primers, DNA chain elongation, and termination. Transcription requires RNA polymerase to produce RNA from a DNA template. Translation occurs on ribosomes and includes amino acid activation, initiation, elongation, and termination to synthesize proteins.
This document provides an overview of chiral ligands, Ziegler-Natta catalysts, and examples of homogeneous catalysis used in drug synthesis. It discusses how chiral ligands form asymmetric catalysts that can induce chirality in substrates, producing one enantiomer in excess. Ziegler-Natta catalysts are formed from a transition metal and organometallic compound used to polymerize olefins like polyethylene. Examples shown include the synthesis of L-DOPA, (R)-naproxen, and (S)-ibuprofen using chiral catalysts like Rh, Ru, and Rh-BINAP.
Exploring Proteins and Proteomes. Stryer,CHAPTER 3 pptkhair ullah
Methods in Protein Chemistry
This chapter discusses several methods used to isolate, purify, detect, degrade, analyze, and synthesize proteins. It describes techniques such as centrifugation, solubility, dialysis, gel filtration, affinity chromatography, HPLC, electrophoresis, and mass spectrometry. It also covers determining a protein's amino acid sequence through methods like Edman degradation, solid phase synthesis, chemical and enzymatic cleavage, and the use of DNA sequencing. The goal of these methods is to obtain a protein's amino acid sequence and gain functional information about proteins and proteomes.
The document discusses genetic code, mutations, tRNA, and the translation process. Some key points:
- The genetic code specifies how nucleic acids correspond to amino acids in proteins. It is nearly universal but has some exceptions.
- Mutations like point mutations and frameshift mutations can alter the genetic code sequence. A point mutation in sickle cell anemia changes one nucleotide, altering the amino acid produced.
- tRNA acts as an adapter between mRNA and amino acids. It has an anticodon loop that binds to mRNA codons and an amino acid binding end.
- Translation involves initiation, elongation, and termination on the ribosome. Charged tRNAs bring amino acids and bind mRNA cod
The process of transcription is the first stage of gene expression resulting in the production of a primary RNA transcript from the DNA of a particular gene.
This step of gene expression which is followed by a number of post-transcriptional processes such as RNA splicing and translation.
These lead ultimately to the production of a functional protein and this process is highly regulated.
Both basal transcription and its regulation are dependent upon specific protein factors known as transcription factors.
These highly specific protein bind to the specific regulatory gene of DNA sequence and control the transcription process and regulate it.
For example- enzyme RNA polymerase catalyzes the chemical reaction that synthesize RNA, using the DNA gene as a template, the transcription factor control when, where, and how efficiency RNA polymerase function.
Play an important role in the normal development and routine of cellular function.
This document summarizes an experiment aiming to identify the RNA-binding domain of the human LARP6 protein. The researcher expressed and purified constructs of LARP6 containing residues 70-300 and 70-313. While purification of the SUMO tag was successful, the LARP6 portions degraded. As a control, the SUMO tag alone showed non-specific binding to test RNAs. Future work will optimize expression and purification conditions to prevent degradation and characterize RNA binding of intact LARP6 constructs.
The document provides an overview of calcium regulation and receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) signaling pathways. It describes:
1) Calcium is maintained at low levels (~10^-7M) in the cytoplasm and stored at higher levels (~10^-3M) in the endoplasmic reticulum. Calcium is released through IP3 and ryanodine receptors on organelles and voltage or ligand gated channels on the plasma membrane. Calcium is transported back into storage by ATPase pumps.
2) RTKs dimerize and autophosphorylate when bound by extracellular ligands such as growth factors. This recruits adapter proteins like Grb2 and SOS, activating the Ras/MAPK pathway through
Cytokine receptors such as EpoR function as ligand-induced homodimers that interact with JAK kinases for signal transduction. The receptors have extracellular ligand-binding domains, transmembrane domains, and cytoplasmic domains that recruit proteins like STAT. Ligand binding induces receptor dimerization and JAK autophosphorylation, activating downstream signaling pathways. Cytokine receptors pre-exist as inactive dimers that undergo conformational changes upon ligand binding to activate associated JAKs and signaling.
non ribosomal peptide synthesis (molecular biology)IndrajaDoradla
Non-ribosomal peptides are synthesized by large enzyme complexes called nonribosomal peptide synthetases. These synthetases are independent of mRNA and each can produce only one peptide. Nonribosomal peptides often contain non-proteinogenic amino acids and modifications like methyl groups. They have a diverse range of biological activities including being antibiotics, siderophores, toxins, and pigments. Nonribosomal peptide synthesis involves amino acid activation, attachment to carrier proteins, elongation via peptide bond formation, and termination through hydrolysis or cyclization.
This presentation will help you understand the concise summary of Benzodiazepines from the Medicinal Chemistry point of view. it is a brief and concise summary so if there is any mistake, you can point out it to me or make corrections yourself.
thanks
Amjad Anwar
TRANSLATION & POST - TRANSLATIONAL MODIFICATIONSYESANNA
The document discusses various aspects of translation - the process by which the sequence of nucleotides in mRNA is used to direct the synthesis of a polypeptide chain. It describes how the genetic code is used to translate mRNA into a protein via tRNA and the ribosome. Key points covered include codon-anticodon interactions, the roles of initiation and elongation factors, and termination of protein synthesis.
Proteins must be properly located within cells to carry out their functions. Protein targeting refers to how cells transport proteins to the correct locations after synthesis. There are several mechanisms for protein targeting. Some proteins diffuse through the cytosol and bind to receptors at their destination site, while others contain targeting sequences like nuclear localization signals that bind nuclear transport receptors to be actively transported into the nucleus. The import and export of proteins between the cytosol and nucleus is directed by gradients of Ran-GTP and Ran-GDP concentrations established by regulatory proteins localized to different cellular compartments. This compartmentalization of Ran states provides directionality to nuclear transport.
This document provides guidance on protein purification methods. It discusses lysing cells to release the target protein, protecting the protein from degradation during purification, tracking the protein using activity assays and purification tables, initial gentle fractionation using ammonium sulfate precipitation, chromatographic separation methods like ion exchange and affinity chromatography, and final polishing steps like additional chromatography or ultrafiltration. The overall goal is to leverage the target protein's unique properties to separate it from contaminants through a series of purification techniques.
Translation
A process by which the genetic code contained within a messenger RNA (mRNA)
the molecule is decoded to produce a specific sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide
chain.
This document discusses the production of polyester fiber through various fiber production processes. It begins by defining polyester as a long-chain polymer composed of at least 85% ester units formed from the reaction of alcohols and acids. The key raw materials used are terephthalic acid, ethylene glycol, and dimethyl terephthalate. Polyester fiber can be produced through two main routes - the dimethyl terephthalate route and the terephthalic acid route. The document provides detailed information on the chemical reactions, catalysts, side reactions, degradation processes, and thermal stabilizers used in each production route.
The document describes using reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization to synthesize novel block copolymers containing both a polyolefin block and a poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) block. Specifically, it details:
1) Using a commercially available polyolefin (Kraton L-1203) modified with a dithioester group to serve as a macroinitiator for RAFT polymerization and form the polyolefin block.
2) Conducting RAFT polymerizations of styrene and styrene-co-maleic anhydride using this macroinitiator and a small molecule RAFT agent to form the second block and yield polyolefin
This document discusses protein structure and folding. It begins by explaining that proteins fold into specific three-dimensional structures determined by their amino acid sequences. It then describes how proteins can become denatured by factors like heat or chemicals, losing their structure and function. However, some proteins can renature and refold into their original conformation. The classic example discussed is ribonuclease, which spontaneously refolds into its active form after denaturation. The document concludes by examining models of the protein folding process, which involves hierarchical formation of secondary and tertiary structure to minimize free energy and arrive at the native conformation.
- The document describes efforts to optimize the solid-phase synthesis of peptide nucleic acids (PNAs) for use as tags to encode small molecule libraries. Two solid supports - Rink amide resin and 2-chlorotrityl chloride (CTC) resin - were tested.
- While the Rink amide resin approach yielded poor results due to difficulties cleaving the Fmoc protecting group, the CTC resin approach successfully produced three PNA trimers that were identified using mass spectrometry, demonstrating the potential of this method for producing encoding elements.
- Going forward, the CTC resin approach will be used to generate larger PNA oligomer libraries that can be efficiently coupled to encode and track collections of
This document summarizes a research article about a new dendronised polymer synthesized for use in bulk heterojunction solar cells. Key points:
- A poly[1,4-phenylenevinylene] polymer was synthesized with bulky first generation biphenyl dendrons attached to each monomer unit.
- The attachment of the dendrons did not disrupt the conjugation of the polymer backbone.
- Solar cells were made blending the polymer with PCBM acceptor. The best device had a power conversion efficiency of 0.44%, over 30 times higher than the only other report of a dendronised polymer solar cell.
Pyrimidine synthesis occurs in six steps:
1) Carbamoyl phosphate is synthesized from glutamine and bicarbonate
2) Carbamoyl aspartate is formed from carbamoyl phosphate and aspartate
3) Dihydroorotate is formed via ring closure of carbamoyl aspartate
4) Dihydroorotate is oxidized to orotate
5) Orotate reacts with PRPP to form OMP
6) OMP is decarboxylated to form UMP
Spps and side reactions in peptide synthesiskavyakaparthi1
The document discusses side reactions that can occur during solid phase peptide synthesis (SPPS). It describes several types of side reactions including proton abstraction, racemization through azlactone formation or direct abstraction, cyclization through diketopiperazine formation, and O-acylation. Racemization is a particular concern in SPPS since it changes the stereochemistry of amino acids. The document outlines factors that influence the likelihood of different side reactions such as the amino acid, solvent, and presence of tertiary amines. Understanding side reactions is important for planning and carrying out efficient SPPS.
The document describes the process of purifying the elongation factor LepA/EF4 protein from E. coli. The gene for EF4 was transformed into E. coli cells using a plasmid. The cells were then lysed using sonication and the EF4 protein was purified from the cell lysate using affinity chromatography and its hexahistidine tag. The concentration of the purified EF4 protein was determined to be 0.57 μg/μL using a Bradford assay and its molecular weight was found to be ~69 kDa by SDS-PAGE. Secondary and tertiary structural analysis using circular dichroism and fluorescence spectroscopy yielded thermodynamic values for EF4 protein denaturation.
What are rubisco and RuBP And what do they do Briefly list 4 simil.pdfforecastfashions
What are rubisco and RuBP? And what do they do? Briefly list 4 similarities in how ATP is
made in mitochondria and in chloroplasts. A. How does the second law of thermodynamics
explain why diffusion occurs across a membrane? B. Describe how oxidative phosphorylation,
substrate-level phosphorylation, and photo phosphorylation differ in the way ATP is made.
Solution
RuBisCO , is an enzyme Which is used in the Calvin cycle for catalyzing the first step of carbon
fixation, a process by which the atoms of atmospheric carbon dioxide are made available to
organisms in the form of energy-rich molecules such as sucrose. RuBisCO catalyzes either the
carboxylation or oxygenation of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate (also known as RuBP) with carbon
dioxide or oxygen.
Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate (RuBP) is an important 5-carbon intermediate in the Calvin cycle
taking place during photosynthesis. It is the substrate, which is used by the enzyme to fix CO2 to
create a highly unstable 6 Carbon PO4 which decays into two molecules of glycerate 3-
phosphate.
In both i.e. Mitochindria as well as in Chloroplast ATP synthesis takes place via a proton
gradient-
Both have ATP synthatases
Both have Electron Transport Chains
Both have 70s ribosomes.
The second law is a trend towards the randimization or increasing entropy. When the
concentration of a substance on both sides of a membrane are equal, the distribution is more
random than when they are unequal. Diffusion of a substance to a region, where it is initially less
concentrated increases entropy, making it energetically favourable (SPONTANEOUS) process.
-Substrate level phosphorylation occurs in the cytoplasm during Glycolysis and Mitochondria
during Krebs cycle.
-2ATP/GTP are produced by conversion of ADP or GDP
OXIDATIVE PHOSPHORYLATION
-Occurs in Mitochondria
Occurs during respiration
pigment systems are not involved
ATP is produced from ADP and iP
Molecular O2 is required for terminal oxidation.
PHOTOPHOSPHORYLATION
Occurs during photosynthesis inside the chloroplasts.
Pigment systemt I & II are involved
Sunlight is the external source of energy
Molecular Oxygen is not required.
DEAD-box helicase proteins disrupt RNA tertiary structure through helix captureBelal Abu Haneya
1) DEAD-box helicase proteins like CYT-19 and Ded1 can disrupt RNA tertiary structure through a "wait and capture" mechanism.
2) Using single-molecule FRET, the study found that CYT-19 waits for spontaneous unwinding of the tertiary structure before capturing and preventing rebinding of the helical RNA segment.
3) This capture slows but does not require unwinding of the secondary structure, and represents a mechanism for RNA remodeling that is likely conserved in ribosome and spliceosome assembly.
The document summarizes research on adding BaTiO3 nanoparticles to a PVdF/PMMA polymer blend electrolyte to improve its ionic conductivity. Key findings:
1) The addition of 15 wt% BaTiO3 nanoparticles resulted in the highest ionic conductivity of 1.335 x 10-3 S/cm, compared to other ratios tested.
2) XRD and FTIR analysis showed the BaTiO3 disrupted polymer crystallization and formed an amorphous complex with the polymers.
3) Conductivity increased with temperature for all compositions and followed the Vogel–Tamman–Fulcher relationship.
4) The composite with 15 wt% BaTiO3 was stable up
Poly(aryl ether)s (PAEs) are useful industrial polymers that can be synthesized via nucleophilic aromatic substitution (SNAr). One such PAE is poly(oxy-1,4-phenyleneethynylene-1,4-phenylene) (POPEP) which was polymerized from 4,4-Fluorophenylethynyl phenol (FPEP) via SNAr. The research aimed to characterize POPEP through NMR and TGA analysis and investigate reactions across the alkyne group, such as hydration. POPEP was successfully synthesized with a 55% yield but was insoluble in common NMR solvents. NMR and TGA analysis provided limited characterization. Attemp
Particles sizes effect on the rheological properties of nickel dopedAlexander Decker
1) Nickel-doped barium titanate nanoparticles were synthesized using a sol-gel method and dispersed in an interpenetrating polymer network matrix composed of polyurethane and poly(ethyl methacrylate).
2) Scanning electron microscopy showed the nanoparticles were homogeneously dispersed in the polymer matrix.
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With increasing population, people need to rely on packaged food stuffs. Packaging of food materials requires the preservation of food. There are various methods for the treatment of food to preserve them and irradiation treatment of food is one of them. It is the most common and the most harmless method for the food preservation as it does not alter the necessary micronutrients of food materials. Although irradiated food doesn’t cause any harm to the human health but still the quality assessment of food is required to provide consumers with necessary information about the food. ESR spectroscopy is the most sophisticated way to investigate the quality of the food and the free radicals induced during the processing of the food. ESR spin trapping technique is useful for the detection of highly unstable radicals in the food. The antioxidant capability of liquid food and beverages in mainly performed by spin trapping technique.
ESR spectroscopy in liquid food and beverages.pptx
Kani 11.10
1.
2. tryptophan Lag phase
Random coil => β-sheet
Β-sheet
Disordered state
Curvy thread-like
fibrilsDendritic fibrils
Final ThT density
lower
=> Weaker internal
packing
Aggregation formed at
pH 5 by nucleation
exhibit more ordered β-
sheet structure than pH
¾
MechanismAggregation
* Widely diverse nanoscale
morphologies.
C-terminal segment of
RPT harboring W423
residue as amyloid
core
3. (a) The isoelectric point (pI) of RPT ~ 4.5 at which presumably both nucleation and isodesmic are operative
(b) Initial oligomers were formed immediately after mixing at pH 3/4, RPT remained monomeric after transfer into pH 5 (hydrodynamic
radius ~ 4nm)
Early oligomer matures rapidly into dendritic nanostructures in isodesmic mechanism at pH 3/4
(c) Formation of hydrophobic pockets during aggregation followed non-nucleation mechanism at pH 3 and nucleation mechanism at pH
5
4. RPT rapidly assembled
to form spherical
oligomers (pH 3/4)
Slowly transformed
into star-like
nanostructure
Finally matured into
dendritic
nanostructure by
multiple steps of
dissociation and
association
Oligomers were
observed later in lag
phase after several
hours and
transformed into
curvy and straight
fibrils (pH 5)
Aggregation
mechanism
plays a critical
role in
dictating the
RPT amyloid
polymorphism
6. - Highly ordered fibrils formed at pH 5 did not convert into dendritic
morphology, even after prolonged incubation at pH 3 or 4
Dendritic nanostructures possessing lower internal packing can be
switched to more ordered fibrils under change of pH
- RPT fibrils undergo rapid disaggregation upon transferring fibrils into
a solution of neutral or mildly alkaline pH
- Both dendrites and fibrils demonstrated exponential decay of ThT
fluorescence upon jumping the pH to neutrality
- Fibrillar aggregates showed much slower disaggregation kinetic
Higher kinetic stability
- Thermodynamic stability Denaturing aggregates by Urea (Fig 4d
inset)
=> Fibrillar aggregates have more thermodynamic stability compared to
to dendritic aggregates
7. Conclusion
• Switch in the mechanism of aggregation of the RPT Pmel17 from isodesmic polymerization model to nucleation-
denpendent model as a function of pH
• Aggregation pathway results in nanoscale diversity aggregates from dendritic to fibrillary morphology having varied
internal packing and stability
• Rapid aggregation without lag phase has little or no accumulation of toxic oligomeric species
• The transition in aggregation mechanisms occurred due to protonation/deprotonation of glutamic acid residues (E in
RPT)
pH 3/4, protonation of glutamates leads to minimal charge repulsion that reinforces intermolecular RPT association
mediated via noncovalent interaction
pH 5, electrostatic repulsions between polypeptide chains prevent instantaneous oligomerization
=> overcome the electrostatic repulsions during nucleation that eventually results in the formation of a critical nucleus
• pH modulation within melanosomes allows the optimal conditions for the formation of functional amyloids that dictate
the template-assisted melanin biosynthesis