Sentences with phrase «into synthetic protein»

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The cell into which the synthetic genome was then transplanted contained its own proteins, lipids and other molecules.

Synthetic biology enables researchers to tackle a huge and diverse range of applied problems: building a cell with the smallest possible genome; synthesizing proteins with extra amino acids — more than the 20 found in nature; using bacteria to produce medicines previously too complex to synthesize; even decomposing living organisms into standard, off - the - shelf «biobricks» that can be assembled on demand.

To understand the underlying technology, it is important to know that these biological sensors consist of synthetic genes that are read by enzymes and converted into RNA and proteins.

The synthetic molecule blocks these proteins as they shift from their normal state into an abnormally folded form by targeting a toxic intermediate phase.

Hartgerink and lead author Vivek Kumar, a postdoctoral researcher at Rice, viewed clotting as a good avenue of investigation for practical application of KOD, a synthetic protein made of 36 amino acids that self - assemble into triple - helix nanofibers and hydrogels.

Using their synthetic D - DapA, the Utah group demonstrated that natural GroEL / ES was capable of folding the D - protein into its active conformation (i.e., it is «ambidextrous», folding both L - and D - proteins).

Stretched enough, the protein molecules snap into different arrangements, becoming stronger and tougher, and more akin to spider dragline silks and high performance synthetics like Kevlar, Fudge said.

The protein threads could be spun and woven into novel biomaterials, which could provide a sustainable alternative to synthetic fibres such as Nylon, which are made from petroleum feedstocks.

In 2003, Adrian Krainer and his postdoctoral colleague Luca Cartegni, biochemists at the Cold Sping Harbor Laboratory in New York, engineered a synthetic, RNA - like molecule that in the test tube changed how the transcripts from SMN2 are spliced into the mature messenger RNAs that then are translated into protein — in principle, this could boost production of the normal, full - length SMN protein.

The team then introduced these synthetic proteins back into the cell to see which specific interactions would restore the stem cell's transformative abilities.

By designing synthetic proteins that can only interact with a pre-determined partner, and introducing them into cells, the team revealed a key interaction that regulates the ability of embryonic stem cells to change into other cell types.

The next step, Chen said, is to build biomimetic membranes by incorporating natural membrane proteins or other synthetic water channels such as carbon nanotubes into these sheet matrices.

mRNAs and Protein Synthetic Machinery Localize into Regenerating Spinal Cord Axons When They Are Provided a Substrate That Supports Growth.

The technology included a variety of expression systems, including the wheat germ cell free translation system for eukaryotic gene expression, to take synthetic gene sequences and translate them into proteins.

Flavorings, preservatives, sweeteners, emulsifiers and synthetic nutrients have turned soy protein isolate, the food processors» ugly duckling, into a New Age Cinderella.

Also, those studies of the high carb / high protein diets also need to take into account high levels of synthetic folic acid that is added to those refined carbohydrate foods — this is now well known to contribute to cancer and heart disease.

Either synthetic or naturally occurring proteins may stimulate the mast cells into releasing histamine.