Peptides can bind to targets on a cell (usually receptors or enzymes that are themselves proteins) and so
regulate cellular functions such as nutrient uptake or communication between cells.
«Specific oxidation
regulates cellular functions.»
Not exact matches
Following the discovery of non-coding RNA, it has become more and more recognized that different types of RNA are functionally active and
regulate almost all aspects of
cellular function.
Adenylyl cyclase (AC) converts adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to cyclic adenosine monophosphate, a ubiquitous second messenger that
regulates many
cellular functions.
«Calcium signaling
regulates many important
cellular functions, like muscle contraction, neural communication, gene transcription and tissue growth,» said Fenfang Li, a postdoctoral research fellow in Zhong's laboratory and lead author of the study.
Among their many
functions, signaling pathways
regulate biological processes required for
cellular survival.
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that two key
cellular structures, called mitochondria and lysosomes, come into direct contact with each other in the cell to
regulate their respective
functions.
The research focus of the laboratory is to better understand the
functions of ADAR and the
cellular processes
regulated by A-to-I RNA editing and to identify possible human diseases caused by malfunction of these processes.
I have established research interests in the
cellular and molecular mechanisms
regulating the development and
function of the testes and which influences spermatogenesis.
Role of phosphorylation and basic residues in the catalytic domain of cytosolic phospholipase A2α in
regulating interfacial kinetics and binding and
cellular function.
Building on these extreme examples that emphasize the potential roles played by healthy lysosomes in protecting neurons against the age - dependent accumulation of toxic
cellular debris, we ultimately seek to understand how neurons sense and
regulate the status of their lysosomes, how lysosomes are affected during age - related disease states and whether lysosomal
function can be modulated for therapeutic purposes.
The accumulation of calcium can then
regulate the contraction of muscles, trigger the release of neurotransmitters or hormones, modulate intracellular signaling pathways, and impact several other calcium - dependent
cellular functions.
My research interest is to understand the neuroendocrine mechanisms that
regulate reproductive
function and behaviors at molecular,
cellular, and systemic levels.
Post-transcriptional control processes
regulate the rate and timing of protein production and are of central importance to proper
cellular function.
As part of the Genomics, Development and Disease Section (GDDS), Dr. Loftus» research focus is on understanding the
cellular processes
regulating melanocyte
function.
Actin dynamics and organisation are tightly
regulated processes responsible for the range of different and specific
cellular functions in response to various stimuli.
In this review,
cellular and systemic amino acid homeostasis will be covered, including how amino acids act as signalling molecules to
regulate their diverse
functions.
Sirtuins are enzymes
regulating the expression of genes that control the
function of cells through key
cellular signalling pathways.
Posttranscriptional control processes
regulate the rate and timing of protein production and are of central importance to proper
cellular function.
A subclass of ncRNA transcripts are encoded by highly
regulated, multi-exon, transcriptional units, are processed like typical protein - coding mRNAs and are increasingly implicated in regulation of many
cellular functions in eukaryotes.
These channels, which derive their name from the fact that stretching the cell membrane causes them to open, are responsible for
regulating the mechanical
functioning of cells — a
cellular sense of touch.
Eating a variety of dietary fat with an emphasis on the Omega - 3s will not only
regulate all your essential
cellular functions, it will keep you lean as well.
The addition of sacha inchi oil slowed down glucose production in 16 (38.1 %) participants that showed a higher concentration of triglycerides before meals (fasting hypertriglyceridemia), whereas an improved expression of sirtuin - 1 (SIRT1), a gene responsible for
regulating energy within the cells and coordinating
cellular functions, was registered four hours after ingesting the meal enriched with sacha inchi oil, and linked to lowered levels of blood sugar measured at the same time.
Regulate interrelated
functioning of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, hormones, etc. in the body's
cellular metabolic processes.
During these times we rely on the liver glycogen to keep our blood sugar from falling too low and to prevent a hypoglycemic state which is essential to support
cellular metabolism, thyroid
function,
regulate blood sugar and keep your stress hormones under control.
These «good» fats are involved in
regulating every body -
function at the
cellular level, so this is no surprise.
• Help
regulate oxygen uses and energy production • Important in nerve, muscle and
cellular functions • Play a vital role in cognitive
function, including memory and mood • Involved in regulation of metabolism, body temperature, blood sugar and insulin control, thyroid
function, carbohydrate metabolism and control over hormonal processes • Lubricate joints and improve mineralization of bones • Help transport cholesterol • Improve digestion of the gut • Build the immune system and
regulate inflammatory response • Can help direct the processes that stimulate fat breakdown and utilization • Helps
regulate blood pressure
Chlorella has very high levels of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), which help
regulate gene activity,
cellular function, detoxification, and is very effective in slowing down the aging process through supporting
cellular repair.
In addition, an extraordinary product called VISTA specifically targets the membrane, and contains the correct ratio of good fats to down -
regulate inflammation and promote proper
cellular function.
However, the finite mechanisms by which
cellular signaling molecules
function in concert to
regulate skeletal muscle mass in response to nutritional manipulation remain to be elucidated.