Peroxiredoxin 6 as a Unique Member of the Peroxiredoxin Family

Peroxiredoxin 6 as a Unique Member of the Peroxiredoxin Family
Author: Aron B. Fisher
Publisher: MDPI
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2019-05-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3038979341

The peroxiredoxin family was discovered approximately 30 years ago and is now recognized as one of the most important families of enzymes related to antioxidant defense and cellular signaling. Peroxiredoxin 6 shares the basic enzymatic functions that characterize this family, but also exhibits several unique and crucial activities. These include the ability to reduce phospholipid hydroperoxides, phospholipase A2 activity, and an acyl transferase activity that is important in phospholipid remodeling. This book describes the available models for investigating the unique functions of PRDX6 and its role in normal physiological function, as well its roles in the pathophysiology of diseases including cancer, diseases of the eye, and male fertility.

Redox Chemistry and Biology of Thiols

Redox Chemistry and Biology of Thiols
Author: Beatriz Alvarez
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 748
Release: 2022-05-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0323915663

Redox Chemistry and Biology of Thiols offers an applied, comprehensive overview of redox chemistry and biology of thiol-dependent processes. Running from basic biology and chemistry of redox phenomena to research methods and highlighting recently identified roles of thiols across cellular and bodily systems, this book draws upon a range of disciplines to illuminate new research directions, new applications of thiol studies, and clinical translation. Sections cover thiol oxidizing species, thiol reactivity and modifications, thioredoxin, glutaredoxin, glutathione, peroxidases, thiol repair enzymes, thiol oxidative signaling, disulfide bond formation, thiol-based redox biosensors, cysteine and hydrogen sulfide metabolism, iron-sulfur cluster biogenesis, thiols in chloroplasts, blood thiols, sugar and polyamine thiols in pathogenic organisms, redox medicine (therapeutic applications of thiols and drug development), as well as methods and bioinformatics tools. - Runs from basic thiol biology and chemistry to applications and clinical translation - Provides methods and protocols that will power new research across biomedicine, cell biology, plant biology, drug development, and protein folding and modulation - Includes chapter contributions from international leaders in the field

Peroxiredoxin Systems

Peroxiredoxin Systems
Author: Leopold Flohé
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-11-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9789048175178

This book contains a broad survey on the peroxiredoxins. It involves almost all groups that contributed significant insights into the emerging field. Coverage discusses the diverse biological roles of the new protein family in the context of other antioxidant systems like those based on heme or selenium catalysis. In addition, the book highlights related future perspectives.

Biology of Brain Disorders

Biology of Brain Disorders
Author: Daniela Tropea
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Total Pages: 586
Release: 2018-01-31
Genre:
ISBN: 2889453804

Brain disorders, including neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions, represent a challenge for public health systems and society at large. The limited knowledge of their biology hampers the development of diagnostic tools and effective therapeutics. A clear understanding of the mechanisms that underlie the onset and progression of brain disorders is required in order to identify new avenues for therapeutic intervention. Overlapping genetic risk factors across different brain disorders suggest common linkages and pathophysiological mechanisms that underlie brain disorders. Methodological and technological advances are leading to new insights that go beyond traditional hypotheses. Taking account of underlying molecular, cellular and systems biology underlying brain function will play an important role in the classification of brain disorders in future. In this Research Topic, the latest advances in our understanding of biological mechanisms across different brain disorders are presented. The areas covered include developments in neurogenetics, epigenetics, plasticity, glial cell biology, neuroimmune interactions and new technologies associated with the study of brain function. Examples of how understanding of biological mechanisms are translating into research strategies that aim to advance diagnoses and treatment of brain disorders are discussed.

Peroxiredoxin Systems

Peroxiredoxin Systems
Author: Leopold Flohé
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2007-09-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1402060505

This book contains a broad survey on the peroxiredoxins. It involves almost all groups that contributed significant insights into the emerging field. Coverage discusses the diverse biological roles of the new protein family in the context of other antioxidant systems like those based on heme or selenium catalysis. In addition, the book highlights related future perspectives.

Encyclopedia of Signaling Molecules

Encyclopedia of Signaling Molecules
Author: Sangdun Choi
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-07-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781441904607

Biological processes are driven by complex systems of functionally interacting signaling molecules. Thus, understanding signaling molecules is essential to explain normal or pathological biological phenomena. A large body of clinical and experimental data has been accumulated over these years, albeit in fragmented state. Hence, systems biological approaches concomitant with the understanding of each molecule are ideal to delineate signaling networks/pathways involved in the biologically important processes. The control of these signaling pathways will enrich our healthier life. Currently, there are more than 30,000 genes in human genome. However, not all the proteins encoded by these genes work equally in order to maintain homeostasis. Understanding the important signaling molecules as completely as possible will significantly improve our research-based teaching and scientific capabilities. This encyclopedia presents 350 biologically important signaling molecules and the content is built on the core concepts of their functions along with early findings written by some of the world’s foremost experts. The molecules are described by recognized leaders in each molecule. The interactions of these single molecules in signal transduction networks will also be explored. This encyclopedia marks a new era in overview of current cellular signaling molecules for the specialist and the interested non-specialist alike During past years, there were multiple databases to gather this information briefly and very partially. Amidst the excitement of these findings, one of the great scientific tasks of the coming century is to bring all the useful information into a place. Such an approach is arduous but at the end will infuse the lacunas and considerably be a streamline in the understanding of vibrant signaling networks. Based on this easy-approach, we can build up more complicated biological systems.

Antioxidants and Antioxidant Enzymes in Higher Plants

Antioxidants and Antioxidant Enzymes in Higher Plants
Author: Dharmendra K. Gupta
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2018-03-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319750887

This book provides an overview of antioxidants and antioxidant enzymes and their role in the mechanisms of signaling and cellular tolerance under stress in plant systems. Major reactive oxygen species (ROS)-scavenging/modulating enzymes include the superoxide dismutase (SOD) that dismutates O2 into H2O2, which is followed by the coordinated action of a set of enzymes including catalase (CAT), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), glutathione peroxidase (GPX) and peroxiredoxins (Prx) that remove H2O2. In addition to the ROS scavenging enzymes, a number of other enzymes are found in various subcellular compartments, which are involved in maintaining such redox homeostasis either by directly scavenging particular ROS and ROS-byproducts or by replenishing antioxidants. In that respect, these enzymes can be also considered antioxidants. Such enzymes include monodehydroascorbate reductase (MDAR), dehydroascorbate reductase (DHAR), glutathione reductase (GR), alternative oxidases (AOXs), peroxidases (PODs) and glutathione S-transferases (GSTs). Some non-enzymatic antioxidants, such as ascorbic acid (vitamin C), carotenes (provitamin A), tocopherols (vitamin E), and glutathione (GSH), work in concert with antioxidant enzymes to sustain an intracellular steady-state level of ROS that promotes plant growth, development, cell cycles and hormone signaling, and reinforces the responses to abiotic and biotic environmental stressors. Offering a unique compilation of information on antioxidants and antioxidant enzymes, this is a valuable resource for advanced students and researchers working on plant biochemistry, physiology, biotechnology, and signaling in cell organelles, and those specializing in plant enzyme technology.

Dietary Interventions in Liver Disease

Dietary Interventions in Liver Disease
Author: Ronald Ross Watson
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2019-01-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 012814467X

Dietary Interventions in Liver Disease: Foods, Nutrients, and Dietary Supplements provides valuable insights into the agents that affect metabolism and other health-related conditions in the liver. It provides nutritional treatment options for those suffering from liver disease. Information is presented on a variety of foods, including herbs, fruits, soy and olive oil, thus illustrating that variations in intake can change antioxidant and disease preventing non-nutrients that affect liver health and/or disease promotion. This book is a valuable resource for biomedical researchers who focus on identifying the causes of liver diseases and food scientists targeting health-related product development. - Provides information on agents that affect metabolism and other health-related conditions in the liver - Explores the impact of composition, including differences based on country of origin and processing techniques - Addresses the most positive results from dietary interventions using bioactive foods to impact liver disease, including reduction of inflammation and improved function

Thrombolytics: Advances in Research and Application: 2011 Edition

Thrombolytics: Advances in Research and Application: 2011 Edition
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Publisher: ScholarlyEditions
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2012-01-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1464955638

Thrombolytics: Advances in Research and Application: 2011 Edition is a ScholarlyPaper™ that delivers timely, authoritative, and intensively focused information about Thrombolytics in a compact format. The editors have built Thrombolytics: Advances in Research and Application: 2011 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about Thrombolytics in this eBook to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Thrombolytics: Advances in Research and Application: 2011 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.

Genomic and Biochemical Characterisation of the B'/PR61 Regulatory Subunit Family of Protein Phosphatase 2A

Genomic and Biochemical Characterisation of the B'/PR61 Regulatory Subunit Family of Protein Phosphatase 2A
Author: Ellen Martens
Publisher: Leuven University Press
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2004
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9789058673787

"This is a Ph.D. dissertation. Reversible protein phosphorylation has become widely recognized as the most important reaction for the regulation of protein functioning in eukaryotic cells, being involved in switching cellular activities from one state to another and, in this way, regulating different cellular functions. It is the major mechanism by which cells respond to extracellular signals, such as hormones and growth factors, and control all events at various stages of the cell cycle, as well as the response of the cell to environmental and nutritional stresses. As much as one-third of cellular proteins have been estimated to undergo reversible protein phosphorylation, underlining the importance, and widespread occurrence of this modification. Contents include: General Introduction, Protein Phosphates, Multimetric Structure of PP2A, PP2A as a Kinase Phosphate, Aims of the Work, Materials and Methods, Results, B'/PR61-Interacting Proteins, Discussion."