Sentences with phrase «controlled by enzymes»

«All living processes are run or controlled by enzymes.

They found that this reversible process was tightly controlled by enzymes which chemically alter FUS making it able or unable to form droplets and gels.

All the steps to vitamin B12 are tightly controlled by enzymes, which are themselves coded in the genes of an organism's DNA.

The duration of the block is controlled by another enzyme.

In 2012, Haghighi's team published a paper showing synaptic homeostasis was controlled by an enzyme, the target of rapamycin (TOR), which plays a critical role in regulating lifespan in a wide range of organisms from yeast to mice.

The levels of an important class of neurotransmitters called monoamines, which includes serotonin and dopamine, are controlled by an enzyme called monoamine oxidase (known as MAO) that breaks down any excess monoamines.

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The most recent study report described in these same regions decreased tissue levels of 5 - HT and tryptophan hydroxylase, the synthesizing enzyme for serotonin, and no evidence of excessive serotonin degradation as assessed by levels of 5 - hydroxyindoleacetic acid (the main metabolite of serotonin) or ratios of 5 - hydroxyindoleacetic acid to serotonin.30 A recent article described a significant association between a decrease in medullary 5 - HT1A receptor immunoreactivity and specific SIDS risk factors, including tobacco smoking.40 These data confirm results from earlier studies in humans39, 41 and are also consistent with studies in piglets that revealed that postnatal exposure to nicotine decreases medullary 5 - HT1A receptor immunoreactivity.42 Animal studies have revealed that serotonergic neurons located in the medullary raphe and adjacent paragigantocellularis lateralis play important roles in many autonomic functions including the control of respiration, blood pressure, heart rate, thermoregulation, sleep and arousal, and upper airway patency.

Nanog and Sox2 are among the enzymes used by researchers to generate iPSCs, therefore ZFP217 may represent another tool needed to achieve tight control over cell reprogramming.

Klingelhutz and his team immortalized immature precursor fat cells by adding in two genes from HPV (the virus that causes cervical cancer) along with a gene for part of an enzyme that controls the length of cells» telomeres — the pieces of DNA that protect chromosome tips from deterioration.

The protein produced by this gene protects the chromosome ends of the DNA from damage, and controls telomere maintenance by the telomerase enzyme.

CLPX is a gene that controls mitochondrial unfoldase, an enzyme that carries out a balancing step in actively unfolds selected proteins for «protein quality control» during heme biosynthesis by catalytically activating the rate - limiting step enzyme, ALAS, or degrading ALAS protein.

«DNA methylation is a key mechanism by which day length and melatonin levels exert seasonal control over the expression of the deiodinase enzyme known as dio3, and dio3 expression likely acts as a key step for the maintenance of reproductive competency during the breeding season,» said co-author Tyler Stevenson, senior lecturer at the Institute of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland.

Transmission of signals in a cell is controlled by the coordinated activity of two families of enzymes: protein tyrosine kinases, which add a phosphate group to proteins, and protein tyrosine phosphatases, which remove them.

Molecules produced on demand by the host's genes have lots of different jobs that might help or hurt the bugs: immune responses, digestive enzymes, physiological «climate control» and metabolism, among others.

Their analysis demonstrated that under carefully controlled conditions, a microbe called Clostridium thermocellum is twice as effective as fungal enzymes used by industry today.

Research led by Graham Seymour, Professor of Plant Biotechnology in the School of Biosciences at The University of Nottingham, has identified a gene that encodes an enzyme which plays a crucial role in controlling softening of the tomato fruit.

Rapid selection of a pyrethroid metabolic enzyme CYP9K1 by operational malaria control activities

Perilipins are lipid droplet surface proteins that contribute to fat metabolism by controlling the access of lipids to lipolytic enzymes.

Regulating cell surface glycosylation by small molecule control of enzyme localization.

In rice, Oryza sativa HOMEOBOX1, a key regulator of meristem maintenance similar to kn1 from maize, controls local BR accumulation by directly targeting and upregulating genes encoding BR catabolism and conjugation enzymes (Tsuda et al., 2014).

Our data suggest that the reduction in soluble Aβ levels in the hippocampus of treated, aged AD mice compared to control AD mice by J147 is due to an effect on the APP processing pathway as J147 decreased the protein level of the BACE enzyme leading to an increase in APP levels (Figure 2D, E).

«The second aim of the study was to see whether pancreatic insulin and enzyme secretions are controlled by different types of vagal motoneurons — the cells of the nervous system that control motor functions of the pancreas through the vagus nerve.»

Three leukemias that affect as many as 100,000 people in the United States are all caused by acquired mutations that alter a specific enzyme controlling blood cell proliferation, according to new...

«Care should be taken, however, in reading too much into the possibilities for treatment of disease by focusing on such individual enzymes, especially as the evidence for this control mechanism comes from isolated cells.

We found that IL - 6 concentrations were decreased in the conditioned medium derived from ABL1 / ABL2 knockdown cells compared to that from control cells (Fig. 5G), results that were validated by enzyme - linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)(Fig. 5H).

Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes scored a rare two - for - one gain by discovering an enzyme that controls the levels of a protein implicated in both Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia.

Understanding which amino acids are broken down by which enzymes could give cheese makers greater control over flavor and fragrance of their fromage.

The role of cholecystokinin is to control appetite and improve digestion by reducing the rate at which food empties from the stomach and increasing the amount of fluid and enzymes released by the pancreas, so the body can digest food more efficiently.

Many enzymes regulate and control metals in the brain however having the E4 allele is like a neuronal death sentence in a world that is contaminated by metals

Enzymes to reduce pain and inflammation Case example of pulling off an autoimmune attack and severe inflammation reduction; including improved circulation The use of cayenne pepper Addressing the issue of Ascites Scarring of the liver Edema and inflammation; additional type of enzyme supplementation Ascites additional options Nausea relief Ascites, edema of the legs and ankles; releasing buildup of fluids DMSO continues to amaze me DMSO Gel form and its external application for pain, swelling, trauma, inflammation and a great deal more Sounds like DMSO is your best friend Working with the DMSO Gel, medications and general warnings Common sense examples when using DMSO Brain inflammation and DMSO The use of niacin (vitamin B3) for Ascites Coffee enemas for major pain relief Pain relief and the application of Castor oil packs in drawing out toxins Castrol oil packs and liver cancer cases Flax oil for pain control Pain control using Bentonite Clay mud packs in drawing out toxins for internal and external use BRAT has been used by many to stop or control Diarrhea issues Charlotte Gerson's book «Healing the Gerson Way» Bentonite clay application for external use including bath Case example of using the Pain Triad

The enzymes are the superfamily known as the cytochrome P450 enzymes, which includes about 100 enzymes that are controlled by at least 57 genes with many variations.

«About one - third (or 1 million) of your SNPs [single nucleotide polymorphism] are dedicated solely to the job of determining how effectively your enzymes are controlled by the nutrients you consume.»

Moreover, Japanese researchers report that natto may help lower blood pressure by inactivating angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), which helps control blood pressure.

He presented double - blind placebo - controlled studies on various nutrients as well as his own case studies, proving that eating foods in their natural state - unaltered by cooking, processing, preservatives, chemical fertilizers, fungicides, pesticides, or genetic modification - does indeed provide the body with all the essential vitamins, minerals, live enzymes, and phytochemicals - everything it needs to prevent and fight off disease and create vitality.»

Calorie counters only learn how to control their overall calorie count, but proper nutrition involves multiple facets, like balancing your carbs, proteins, fats, and fiber to the optimal level for your body and getting essential nutrients, phytonutrients, enzymes, antioxidants and healthy fats that your body needs to protect itself from the free radical damage that's created just by everyday living.

These hormonal actors both stimulate testosterone production by controlling enzymes in the ovaries, and balls in men, but testosterone levels still fell, adding to the mystery.

Westall, F.C. (2007) Abnormal hormonal control of gut hydrolytic enzymes causes autoimmune attack on the CNS by production of immune - mimic and adjuvant molecules: a comprehensive explanation for the induction of multiple sclerosis.

The Carna4 team surpassed expectations by formulating the first food to use only natural, pure food ingredients to greatly exceed the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) standards for vitamins, minerals and other nutrients dogs need for all life stages and provide outstanding levels of antioxidants, live probiotics and enzymes.

The pancreas not only produces pancreatic juice which contains digestive enzymes that help in the breaking down of food, it also plays a vital role in controlling the level of sugar in the bloodstream by secreting two important hormones, insulin and glucagon.

The System Saver Difference: Unlike other joint health supplements, System Saver was designed by a veterinarian to employ the animal's intrinsic regulatory systems to control excessive inflammatory, immune and degenerative enzyme activity.

EPI is controlled by feeding a supplement of digestive enzymes alongside a highly digestible, low - fat diet [4].