This is a selection of articles from the January 2008 archive. Click here for this month's Biochemistry headlines.
The Tryptophan Phosphorescence of Porcine and Mutant Bovine Odorant-Binding Proteins: A Probe for the Local Protein Structure and Dynamics
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Source: Journal of Proteome Research - January 31, 2008 Source Type: news
Identification of Fredericamycin E from Streptomyces griseus: Insights into Fredericamycin A Biosynthesis Highlighting Carbaspirocycle Formation
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Source: Journal of Natural Products - January 31, 2008 Source Type: news
Serum amyloid A-induced IL-6 production by rheumatoid synoviocytes.
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Source: FEBS Letters - January 31, 2008 Authors: Koga T, Torigoshi T, Motokawa S, Miyashita T, Maeda Y, Nakamura M, Komori A, Aiba Y, Uemura T, Yatsuhashi H, Ishibashi H, Eguchi K, Migita K Tags: FEBS Lett Source Type: news
Perilipin, a critical regulator of fat storage and breakdown, is a target gene of estrogen receptor-related receptor alpha.
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Source: Biochemical and Biophysical Research communications - January 31, 2008 Authors: Akter MH, Yamaguchi T, Hirose F, Osumi T Tags: Biochem Biophys Res Commun Source Type: news
Kinetic and conformational properties of a novel T-cell antigen receptor transmembrane peptide in model membranes
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Source: Journal of Peptide Science - January 31, 2008 Authors: Michael A. Amon, Marina ALI, Veronika Bender, Kristopher Hall, Marie-Isabel Aguilar, Janice Aldrich-Wright, Nicholas Manolios Source Type: news
Practical Synthesis of Lespedezol A1
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Source: Journal of Natural Products - January 31, 2008 Source Type: news
JunD suppresses bone formation and contributes to low bone mass induced by estrogen depletion
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Source: Journal of Cellular Biochemistry - January 31, 2008 Authors: Aya Kawamata, Yayoi Izu, Haruna Yokoyama, Teruo Amagasa, Erwin F. Wagner, Kazuhisa Nakashima, Yoichi Ezura, Tadayoshi Hayata, Masaki Noda Source Type: news
Insect Growth Regulatory Effects of Linear Diterpenoids and Derivatives from Baccharis thymifolia
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Source: Journal of Natural Products - January 31, 2008 Source Type: news
Direct enzymatic assay for %HbA1c in human whole blood samples.
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Source: Clinical Biochemistry - January 31, 2008 Authors: Liu L, Hood S, Wang Y, Bezverkov R, Dou C, Data A, Yuan C Tags: Clin Biochem Source Type: news
Components of the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway compete for surfaces on Rad23 family proteins
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Source: BMC Biochemistry - January 30, 2008 Authors: Amanda M Goh, Kylie J Walters, Suzanne Elsasser, Rati Verma, Raymond J Deshaies, Daniel Finley and Peter M Howley Source Type: news
Was the initiation of translation in early eukaryotes IRES-driven?
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Source: Trends in Biochemical Sciences - January 30, 2008 Authors: Hernández G Tags: Trends Biochem Sci Source Type: news
The activation of p53 mediated by Epstein-Barr virus latent membrane protein 1 in SV40 large T-antigen transformed cells.
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Source: FEBS Letters - January 30, 2008 Authors: Li L, Zhou S, Chen X, Guo L, Li Z, Hu D, Luo X, Ma X, Tang M, Yi W, Tsao SW, Cao Y Tags: FEBS Lett Source Type: news
Effects of proteasome inhibitor, MG132, on proteasome activity and oxidative status of rat liver
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Source: Cell Biochemistry and Function - January 30, 2008 Authors: Albena Alexandrova, Lubomir Petrov, Almira Georgieva, Margarita Kirkova, Marian Kukan Source Type: news
Structure of Escherichia coli tetrahydrodipicolinate N-succinyltransferase reveals the role of a conserved C-terminal helix in cooperative substrate binding.
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Source: FEBS Letters - January 30, 2008 Authors: Nguyen L, Kozlov G, Gehring K Tags: FEBS Lett Source Type: news
Proneural bHLH neurogenin 2 differentially regulates Nurr1-induced dopamine neuron differentiation in rat and mouse neural precursor cells in vitro.
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Source: FEBS Letters - January 30, 2008 Authors: Park CH, Kang JS, Yoon EH, Shim JW, Suh-Kim H, Lee SH Tags: FEBS Lett Source Type: news
Differential control of isocitrate lyase gene transcription by non-fermentable carbon sources in the milk yeast Kluyveromyces lactis.
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Source: FEBS Letters - January 30, 2008 Authors: Rodicio R, López ML, Cuadrado S, Cid AF, Redruello B, Moreno F, Heinisch JJ, Hegewald AK, Breunig K Tags: FEBS Lett Source Type: news
Differential effect of NF-kappaB activity on beta-catenin/Tcf pathway in various cancer cells.
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Source: FEBS Letters - January 30, 2008 Authors: Cho HH, Song JS, Yu JM, Yu SS, Choi SJ, Kim DH, Jung JS Tags: FEBS Lett Source Type: news
Crystal structure of the ternary FimC-FimF(t)-FimD(N) complex indicates conserved pilus chaperone-subunit complex recognition by the usher FimD.
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Source: FEBS Letters - January 30, 2008 Authors: Eidam O, Dworkowski FS, Glockshuber R, Grütter MG, Capitani G Tags: FEBS Lett Source Type: news
Redox state and gender differences in vascular smooth muscle cells.
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Source: FEBS Letters - January 30, 2008 Authors: Malorni W, Straface E, Matarrese P, Ascione B, Coinu R, Canu S, Galluzzo P, Marino M, Franconi F Tags: FEBS Lett Source Type: news
Concentration-independent estimation of protein secondary structure by circular dichroism: a comparison of methods.
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Source: Analytical Biochemistry - January 30, 2008 Authors: McPhie P Tags: Anal Biochem Source Type: news
The three-dimensional structure of the analgesic alpha-conotoxin, RgIA.
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Source: FEBS Letters - January 30, 2008 Authors: Clark RJ, Daly NL, Halai R, Nevin ST, Adams DJ, Craik DJ Tags: FEBS Lett Source Type: news
The second transmembrane domain of the large conductance, voltage- and calcium-gated potassium channel beta(1) subunit is a lithocholate sensor.
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Source: FEBS Letters - January 30, 2008 Authors: Bukiya AN, Vaithianathan T, Toro L, Dopico AM Tags: FEBS Lett Source Type: news
Biochemistry
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Source: Biochemistry - January 29, 2008 Source Type: news
Oxidation of Iron-nitrosyl-hemoglobin by Dehydroascorbic Acid Releases Nitric Oxide to Form Nitrite in Human Erythrocytes
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Source: Biochemistry - January 29, 2008 Source Type: news
Statistical evaluation of mobility curves of univalent weak acids
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Source: Electrophoresis - January 29, 2008 Authors: Andrea [Scaron]lampová, Petr Bo[ccaron]ek Source Type: news
Predominant role of type 1 IP(3) receptor in aortic vascular muscle contraction.
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Source: Biochemical and Biophysical Research communications - January 29, 2008 Authors: Zhou H, Nakamura T, Matsumoto N, Hisatsune C, Mizutani A, Iesaki T, Daida H, Mikoshiba K Tags: Biochem Biophys Res Commun Source Type: news
Extracting stoichiometry, thermodynamics, and kinetics for the interaction of DNA with cadmium ion by capillary electrophoresis on-line coupled with electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry
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Source: Electrophoresis - January 29, 2008 Authors: Yan Li, Yun-Long Xia, Yan Jiang, Xiu-Ping Yan Source Type: news
Heparin inhibits osteoclastic differentiation and function
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Source: Journal of Cellular Biochemistry - January 29, 2008 Authors: Wataru Ariyoshi, Tetsu Takahashi, Takahiro Kanno, Hisashi Ichimiya, Kouhei Shinmyouzu, Hiroshi Takano, Takeyoshi Koseki, Tatsuji Nishihara Source Type: news
Molecular cloning of Ebitein1: A novel extracellular signal-regulated kinase 2-binding protein in testis.
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Source: Biochemical and Biophysical Research communications - January 29, 2008 Authors: Miura K, Imaki J Tags: Biochem Biophys Res Commun Source Type: news
Expression characteristics of triplet repeat-containing RNAs and triplet repeat-interacting proteins in human tissues.
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Source: Acta Biochim Pol - January 29, 2008 Authors: Jasinska AJ, Kozlowski P, Krzyzosiak WJ Tags: Acta Biochim Pol Source Type: news
Nonlinear current response of micro electroporation and resealing dynamics for human cancer cells.
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Source: Bioelectrochemistry - January 29, 2008 Authors: He H, Chang DC, Lee YK Tags: Bioelectrochemistry Source Type: news
[ACCELERATED COMMUNICATIONS] Chemical shift assignment of the transmembrane helices of DsbB, a 20-kDa integral membrane enzyme, by 3D magic-angle spinning NMR spectroscopy
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Source: Protein Science - January 28, 2008 Authors: Li, Y., Berthold, D. A., Gennis, R. B., Rienstra, C. M. Tags: ACCELERATED COMMUNICATIONS Source Type: news
[REVIEWS] The biochemistry and biology of extracellular plant lipid-transfer proteins (LTPs)
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Source: Protein Science - January 28, 2008 Authors: Yeats, T. H., Rose, J. K.C. Tags: REVIEWS Source Type: news
[ARTICLES] Functional site profiling and electrostatic analysis of cysteines modifiable to cysteine sulfenic acid
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Source: Protein Science - January 28, 2008 Authors: Salsbury, F. R., Knutson, S. T., Poole, L. B., Fetrow, J. S. Tags: ARTICLES Source Type: news
[ARTICLES] Involvement of DPP-IV catalytic residues in enzyme-saxagliptin complex formation
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Source: Protein Science - January 28, 2008 Authors: Metzler, W. J., Yanchunas, J., Weigelt, C., Kish, K., Klei, H. E., Xie, D., Zhang, Y., Corbett, M., Tamura, J. K., He, B., Hamann, L. G., Kirby, M. S., Marcinkeviciene, J. Tags: ARTICLES Source Type: news
[ARTICLES] Solution NMR structure of the N-terminal domain of the human DEK protein
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Source: Protein Science - January 28, 2008 Authors: Devany, M., Kappes, F., Chen, K.-M., Markovitz, D. M., Matsuo, H. Tags: ARTICLES Source Type: news
[BOOK REVIEW] Enzyme kinetics and mechanism, by Paul F. Cook and W.W. Cleland
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Source: Protein Science - January 28, 2008 Authors: Kirsch, J. F. Tags: BOOK REVIEW Source Type: news
The autonomic nervous system regulates gastric ghrelin secretion in rats.
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Source: Regulatory Peptides - January 27, 2008 Authors: Hosoda H, Kangawa K Tags: Regul Pept Source Type: news
Reg genes are CCK2 receptor targets in ElasCCK2 mice pancreas.
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Source: Regulatory Peptides - January 27, 2008 Authors: Gigoux V, Clerc P, Sanchez D, Coll MG, Corominola H, Leung-Theung-Long S, Pénicaud L, Gomis R, Seva C, Fourmy D, Dufresne M Tags: Regul Pept Source Type: news
An overview of pancreatic beta-cell defects in human type 2 diabetes: Implications for treatment.
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Source: Regulatory Peptides - January 27, 2008 Authors: Marchetti P, Dotta F, Lauro D, Purrello F Tags: Regul Pept Source Type: news
Ghrelin accelerates gastric emptying via early manifestation of antro-pyloric coordination in conscious rats.
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Source: Regulatory Peptides - January 27, 2008 Authors: Ariga H, Nakade Y, Tsukamoto K, Imai K, Chen C, Mantyh C, Pappas TN, Takahashi T Tags: Regul Pept Source Type: news
Amylin causes anorexigenic effects via the hypothalamus and brain stem in chicks.
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Source: Regulatory Peptides - January 27, 2008 Authors: Cline MA, Nandar W, Smith ML, Pittman BH, Kelly M, Rogers JO Tags: Regul Pept Source Type: news
Vasoactive intestinal peptide rescues cultured rat myenteric neurons from lipopolysaccharide induced cell death.
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Source: Regulatory Peptides - January 27, 2008 Authors: Arciszewski MB, Sand E, Ekblad E Tags: Regul Pept Source Type: news
Protective role of adrenomedullin in burn-induced remote organ damage in the rat.
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Source: Regulatory Peptides - January 27, 2008 Authors: Iseri SO, Ersoy Y, Gedik N, Ercan F, Alican I Tags: Regul Pept Source Type: news
Cardiovascular expression of inflammatory signaling molecules, the kinin B(1) receptor and COX2, in the rabbit: Effects of LPS, anti-inflammatory and anti-hypertensive drugs.
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Source: Regulatory Peptides - January 27, 2008 Authors: Bawolak MT, Touzin K, Moreau ME, Désormeaux A, Adam A, Marceau F Tags: Regul Pept Source Type: news
Impaired serum thyrotropin response to hypothyroidism in mice with disruption of neuromedin B receptor.
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Source: Regulatory Peptides - January 27, 2008 Authors: Oliveira KJ, Cabanelas A, Veiga MA, Paula GS, Ortiga-Carvalho TM, Wada E, Wada K, Pazos-Moura CC Tags: Regul Pept Source Type: news
Prohormone convertases 1/3, 2, furin and protein 7B2 (Secretogranin V) in endocrine cells of the human pancreas.
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Source: Regulatory Peptides - January 27, 2008 Authors: Portela-Gomes GM, Grimelius L, Stridsberg M Tags: Regul Pept Source Type: news
Pre-clinical evaluation of a new orally-active CCK-2R antagonist, Z-360, in gastrointestinal cancer models.
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Source: Regulatory Peptides - January 27, 2008 Authors: Grabowska AM, Morris TM, McKenzie AJ, Kumari R, Hamano H, Emori Y, Yoshinaga K, Watson SA Tags: Regul Pept Source Type: news
Identification of flotillin-1 as an interacting protein for antisecretory factor.
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Source: Regulatory Peptides - January 27, 2008 Authors: Johansson E, Jonson I, Bosaeus M, Jennische E Tags: Regul Pept Source Type: news
Porcine glucagon-like peptide-2: Structure, signaling, metabolism and effects.
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Source: Regulatory Peptides - January 27, 2008 Authors: Pedersen NB, Hjollund KR, Johnsen AH, Orskov C, Rosenkilde MM, Hartmann B, Holst JJ Tags: Regul Pept Source Type: news
Proteomic Profiling of Endothelial Cells in Human Lung Cancer
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Source: Journal of Proteome Research - January 26, 2008 Source Type: news
Sesquiterpenes from the Red Alga Laurencia tristicha
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Source: Journal of Natural Products - January 26, 2008 Source Type: news
Identification and Validation of Eukaryotic Aspartate and Glutamate Methylation in Proteins
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Source: Journal of Proteome Research - January 26, 2008 Source Type: news
Cloning and expression of carp cathepsin Z: Possible involvement in yolk metabolism.
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Source: Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part B, Biochemistry and molecular biology. - January 26, 2008 Authors: Kao CM, Huang FL Tags: Comp Biochem Physiol B Biochem Mol Biol Source Type: news
Activation of p53-dependent responses in tumor cells treated with a PARC-interacting peptide.
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Source: Biochemical and Biophysical Research communications - January 26, 2008 Authors: Vitali R, Cesi V, Tanno B, Ferrari-Amorotti G, Dominici C, Calabretta B, Raschellà G Tags: Biochem Biophys Res Commun Source Type: news
Accommodation of Ca(II) ions for catalytic activity by a group I ribozyme.
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Source: Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry - January 26, 2008 Authors: Cernak P, Madix RA, Kuo LY, Lehman N Tags: J Inorg Biochem Source Type: news
Quantitative Gel Electrophoresis: Sources of Variation
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Source: Journal of Proteome Research - January 26, 2008 Source Type: news
Tasumatrols U−Z, Taxane Diterpene Esters from Taxus sumatrana
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Source: Journal of Natural Products - January 26, 2008 Source Type: news
Mitochondrial function, content and ROS production in rat skeletal muscle: Effect of high-fat feeding.
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Source: FEBS Letters - January 26, 2008 Authors: Hoeks J, Briedé JJ, de Vogel J, Schaart G, Nabben M, Moonen-Kornips E, Hesselink MK, Schrauwen P Tags: FEBS Lett Source Type: news
Is serum transthyretin a reliable marker of nutritional status in patients with end-stage renal disease?
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Source: Clinical Biochemistry - January 26, 2008 Authors: Fellah H, Omar S, Feki M, Abderrahim E, Abdallah TB, Massy ZA, Lacour B, Maiz HB, Kaabachi N, Mebazaa A Tags: Clin Biochem Source Type: news
A novel feature-based method for whole genome phylogenetic analysis without alignment: Application to HEV genotyping and subtyping.
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Source: Biochemical and Biophysical Research communications - January 26, 2008 Authors: Liu Z, Meng J, Sun X Tags: Biochem Biophys Res Commun Source Type: news
Effects of mutations in the heme domain on the transcriptional activity and DNA-binding activity of NPAS2.
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Source: Biochemical and Biophysical Research communications - January 26, 2008 Authors: Ishida M, Ueha T, Sagami I Tags: Biochem Biophys Res Commun Source Type: news
Genetic risk factors for renal failure among North Indian ESRD patients.
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Source: Clinical Biochemistry - January 26, 2008 Authors: Tripathi G, Sharma RK, Baburaj VP, Sankhwar SN, Jafar T, Agrawal S Tags: Clin Biochem Source Type: news
Role of alphaPhe-291 residue in the phosphate-binding subdomain of catalytic sites of Escherichia coli ATP synthase.
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Source: Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics - January 26, 2008 Authors: Brudecki LE, Grindstaff JJ, Ahmad Z Tags: Arch Biochem Biophys Source Type: news
Performance evaluation of five commercial real-time PCR reagent systems using TaqMan assays for B. anthracis detection.
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Source: Clinical Biochemistry - January 26, 2008 Authors: Sohni Y, Kanjilal S, Kapur V Tags: Clin Biochem Source Type: news
Combining Protein-Based IMAC, Peptide-Based IMAC, and MudPIT for Efficient Phosphoproteomic Analysis
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Source: Journal of Proteome Research - January 26, 2008 Source Type: news
Solution conformations of bradykinin antagonists modified with C[alpha][bond]C[alpha] cyclized nonaromatic residues
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Source: Journal of Peptide Science - January 25, 2008 Authors: Emilia Sikorska, Sylwia Rodziewicz-Motowid[Lstrok]o Source Type: news
Secondary Metabolites from Three Florida Sponges with Antidepressant Activity
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Source: Journal of Natural Products - January 25, 2008 Source Type: news
Formation of Fmoc-[beta]-alanine during Fmoc-protections with Fmoc-OSu
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Source: Journal of Peptide Science - January 25, 2008 Authors: Markus Obkircher, Christian Stähelin, Fritz Dick Source Type: news
[PROTEIN STRUCTURE REPORTS] Structure of a small-molecule inhibitor complexed with GlmU from Haemophilus influenzae reveals an allosteric binding site
