Sentences with phrase «other cells for energy»

Instead of being transported to other cells for energy, sugar builds up in the bloodstream and can contribute to nerve damage, artery hardening, and heart attack.

Once the cells have changed from a normal cell to a nitrogen - fixing one there is no going back and they become totally dependent on the other cells for energy.

Not exact matches

«There are other energy sources for brain cells, such as glucose, but no one had ever looked at where NAD is coming from in these cells.»

That is, they depend on the host cell for the raw materials and energy necessary for nucleic acid synthesis, protein synthesis, processing and transport, and all other biochemical activities that allow the virus to multiply and spread.

Other gene variants — like mutations in FTO or the gene for leptin, an energy - balancing hormone — had been linked to overeating or fat cell type.

The innovation is especially significant for small devices, Hunter says, because other energy - storage technologies — such as fuel cells, batteries, and flywheels — tend to be less efficient, or simply too complex to be practical when reduced to very small sizes.

As long as insulin levels remain high, fat cells retain fat, and the other cells preferentially burn glucose (and not fat) for energy.

Insulin sensitivity refers to insulin's ability to efficiently respond to and regulate glucose in the blood, so that our cells can use it for energy and other functions.

Large - scale storage of low - pressure, gaseous hydrogen in salt caverns and other underground sites for transportation fuel and grid - scale energy applications offers several advantages over above - ground storage, says a recent Sandia National Laboratories study sponsored by the Department of Energy's Fuel Cell Technologies Oenergy applications offers several advantages over above - ground storage, says a recent Sandia National Laboratories study sponsored by the Department of Energy's Fuel Cell Technologies OEnergy's Fuel Cell Technologies Office.

It could offer a convenient and portable source of hydrogen for fuel cells and other applications, potentially transforming the energy market and providing an alternative to batteries and liquid fuels.

For some applications, such as LEDs, Deotare says, it is desirable to maximize this trapping, so that energy is not lost to leakage; for other uses, such as solar cells, it is essential to minimize the trappiFor some applications, such as LEDs, Deotare says, it is desirable to maximize this trapping, so that energy is not lost to leakage; for other uses, such as solar cells, it is essential to minimize the trappifor other uses, such as solar cells, it is essential to minimize the trapping.

«Mutations in this gene and others needed for mobilization of energy in cells may account for some cases of IBD in humans,» said Dr. Beutler, also Professor of Immunology.

Invaluable as markers for monitoring photosynthesis and other energy - related processes in living cells, green fluorescent proteins (GFPs), discovered in a species of jellyfish, are vital in extremely high - resolution imaging studies.

But in earlier work Drs. Summer and Romero have shown that when lung tissue is injured — by things like viral infection, particulate inhalation, or other insults — lung cells eventually stop producing lipids in order to conserve energy for other cellular repairs.

LONDON — Wellcome Trust, the United Kingdom's largest biomedical research charity, today announced more than # 4 million in support for a pioneering, and potentially controversial, IVF treatment that could prevent some forms of muscular dystrophy and other diseases caused by defective mitochondria, the energy - generating organelle in cells.

The «parts list» in these processes is similar: Microtubules, semi-rigid tubes of protein, can serve within the cell as scaffolding, roadways, and a building material for machinery; some proteins serve as fasteners, binding and releasing other materials; and motor proteins use chemical energy to push and pull materials along microtubules, or move the microtubules themselves.

These properties promise revolutionary technology, including advanced optical electronics for screens, high - functioning photovoltaic cells, and enhanced batteries and other energy storage devices.

I expect that the next decade and beyond will give us numerous breakthroughs in materials for a wide variety of applications, particularly those important for solar energy harvesting, fuel cells, batteries, other electronics and beyond (perhaps for applications we haven't even thought of yet).

This relay hand - off is critical for fuel cells and other alternative energy technologies.

Scientists are claiming to have zeroed in on the culprit that makes losing weight difficult for obese people, identifying a protein that stops fat cells from burning energy which they say could become a key target in treating obesity and other metabolic conditions.

But water molecules can be arranged in millions of ways in the basic unit cell, and scientists need to know those arrangements that are energetically more stable compared to others, because lower - energy, stable arrangements have the greatest potential for storing energy.

These include metabolic genes that provide the fuel for a brain, seeing as nervous tissue requires a lot more energy than other cells.»

The insulin signals other cells in the body to take up sugar, the primary energy source for all the body's cells.

As we already know, starch is a complex carbohydrate in the form of many small molecules that are attached to each other in large chains, which get broken down into smaller ones once they are digested for the purpose of meeting the energy needs of all cells in our bodies.

More than one hundred vitamin B6 - dependent enzymes have been identified, mostly involved in amino acid metabolism: for oxygen transport via hemoglobin synthesis; in blood sugar regulation via conversion of stored carbohydrate to energy; in the development of the myelin sheath surrounding nerve cells; in the conversion of alphalinoleic acid to the essential long - chain fatty acid DHA; 28 and in the synthesis of neurotransmitters, phospholipids and sphingolipids, the vitamin niacin from tryptophan, and other vital metabolites.5 In addition to its role in enzyme reactions, B6 appears to moderate the action of some steroid hormones such as the glucocorticoid hormones, which in turn influence the metabolism of protein, carbohydrate and lipids.5, 9 B6 also is a potent antioxidant, rivaling carotenoids and vitamin E in its ability to quench reactive oxidants in the body.29

Feldman believes that his findings thus far demonstrate that the combination of higher energy demands, lower body fat stores, and lower glycogen stores in LMHRs trigger increased production of LDLs for the purpose of carrying energy (triglycerides) to cells that need them, with cholesterol mainly along for the ride but also used by the cells for repair and other purposes, as needed.

A final note on the fate of amino acids - once absorbed, amino acids can be used directly by cells for the synthesis of new enzymes or new cell structures, for the building of structural proteins (such as actin and myosin in the muscles), for the synthesis of OTHER amino acids (via transamination), or used for energy.

Glucose is moved around the body in the blood and is the primary source of energy for the brain, muscles, and other essential cells.

This is because your body has taken everything it needs from food, topped up its energy stores and has no other option but to store the excess in your fat cells ready for a rainy day.

It is clear that fiber fermentation products provide energy for colonocytes and other cells of the body, but again this is not sufficient to use as a basis for a recommen - dation for fiber intake.

Other federal programs working toward sustainable transportation include the Transit Investments for Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction (TIGGER) Program and the National Fuel Cell Bus Program.

Like other insulins, ProZinc controls blood glucose by stimulating carbohydrate metabolism in heart, bone and fat tissue, helping these cells to use glucose for energy.

PROZINC, like other insulin, controls blood glucose by stimulating carbohydrate metabolism in heart, bone and fat tissue, helping these cells to use glucose for energy.2

Worthy research objectives include improved fuel cells, solar power, light - emitting diodes for lighting, intelligent buildings, carbon sequestration, advanced nuclear power, superconducting transmission lines, cellulosic biofuels, geothermal power, batteries and other energy storage technologies, super-efficient vehicles, and smart electricity grids.

Throughout the Section 201 trade case, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and other parties repeatedly alleged that Suniva's creditors were merely using the case to get a better price for the bankrupt cell maker's equipment, and did not have a credible plan to restart manufacturing, as required under the Section 201 process.

As wind turbine technology catches up with the latest solar cell inventions, other research on bird collision risk and marine mammal injury mitigation will complete preparations for larger scale wind - energy projects, just as recent research is also providing evidence of varying bird risks occurring at different heights (and for different species.)

1 Executive Summary 2 Scope of the Report 3 The Case for Hydrogen 3.1 The Drive for Clean Energy 3.2 The Uniqueness of Hydrogen 3.3 Hydrogen's Safety Record 4 Hydrogen Fuel Cells 4.1 Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell 4.2 Fuel Cells and Batteries 4.3 Fuel Cell Systems Durability 4.4 Fuel Cell Vehicles 5 Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure 5.1 Hydrogen Station Hardware 5.2 Hydrogen Compression and Storage 5.3 Hydrogen Fueling 5.4 Hydrogen Station Capacity 6 Hydrogen Fueling Station Types 6.1 Retail vs. Non-Retail Stations 6.1.1 Retail Hydrogen Stations 6.1.2 Non-Retail Hydrogen Stations 6.2 Mobile Hydrogen Stations 6.2.1 Honda's Smart Hydrogen Station 6.2.2 Nel Hydrogen's RotoLyzer 6.2.3 Others 7 Hydrogen Fueling Protocols 7.1 SAE J2601 7.2 Related Standards 7.3 Fueling Protocols vs. Vehicle Charging 7.4 SAE J2601 vs. SAE J1772 7.5 Ionic Compression 8 Hydrogen Station Rollout Strategy 8.1 Traditional Approaches 8.2 Current Approach 8.3 Factors Impacting Rollouts 8.4 Production and Distribution Scenarios 8.5 Reliability Issues 9 Sources of Hydrogen 9.1 Fossil Fuels 9.2 Renewable Sources 10 Methods of Hydrogen Production 10.1 Production from Non-Renewable Sources 10.1.1 Steam Reforming of Natural Gas 10.1.2 Coal Gasification 10.2 Production from Renewable Sources 10.2.1 Electrolysis 10.2.2 Biomass Gasification 11 Hydrogen Production Scenarios 11.1 Centralized Hydrogen Production 11.2 On - Site Hydrogen Production 11.2.1 On - site Electrolysis 11.2.2 On - Site Steam Methane Reforming 12 Hydrogen Delivery 12.1 Hydrogen Tube Trailers 12.2 Tanker Trucks 12.3 Pipeline Delivery 12.4 Railcars and Barges 13 Hydrogen Stations Cost Factors 13.1 Capital Expenditures 13.2 Operating Expenditures 14 Hydrogen Station Deployments 14.1 Asia - Pacific 14.1.1 Japan 14.1.2 Korea 14.1.3 China 14.1.4 Rest of Asia - Pacific 14.2 Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 14.2.1 Germany 14.2.2 The U.K. 14.2.3 Nordic Region 14.2.4 Rest of EMEA 14.3 Americas 14.3.1 U.S. West Coast 14.3.2 U.S. East Coast 14.3.3 Canada 14.3.4 Latin America 15 Selected Vendors 15.1 Air Liquide 15.2 Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. 15.3 Ballard Power Systems 15.4 FirstElement Fuel Inc. 15.5 FuelCell Energy, Inc. 15.6 Hydrogenics Corporation 15.7 The Linde Group 15.8 Nel Hydrogen 15.9 Nuvera Fuel Cells 15.10 Praxair 15.11 Proton OnSite / SunHydro 15.11.1 Proton Onsite 15.11.2 SunHydro 16 Market Forecasts 16.1 Overview 16.2 Global Hydrogen Station Market 16.2.1 Hydrogen Station Deployments 16.2.2 Hydrogen Stations Capacity 16.2.3 Hydrogen Station Costs 16.3 Asia - Pacific Hydrogen Station Market 16.3.1 Hydrogen Station Deployments 16.3.2 Hydrogen Stations Capacity 16.3.3 Hydrogen Station Costs 16.4 Europe, Middle East and Africa 16.4.1 Hydrogen Station Deployments 16.4.2 Hydrogen Station Capacity 16.4.3 Hydrogen Station Costs 16.5 Americas 16.5.1 Hydrogen Station Deployments 16.5.2 Hydrogen Station Capacity 16.5.3 Hydrogen Station Costs 17 Conclusions 17.1 Hydrogen as a Fuel 17.2 Rollout of Fuel Cell Vehicles 17.3 Hydrogen Station Deployments 17.4 Funding Requirements 17.5 Customer Experience 17.6 Other Findings

This allows 5N to tap into the market for CIGS solar cells (that is, copper indium gallium selenide cells), but also a whole range of other products: LEDs, flat - panel displays, fuel cells and other forms of energy storage.

Demand for semiconductors and other electronics products manufactured using fluorinated GHGs (e.g., flat panel displays, micro-electro-mechanical systems and photovoltaic cells) is expected to continue to rise given high demand for high - tech products and renewable energy.

The bill also deals with the existing program for commercial solar and other renewable and clean energy — such as that from fuel cells — which is already on a one - year extension and in need of a replacement.

The breakthrough will help scientists to develop ways to use the incredible powers of hydrogen in novel materials for hydrogen storage, in fuel cells, or in other alternative energy applications.

Glucose is a valuable source of energy for the cells that make up muscles and other body tissues.