Download or read book Identificatin of Physiological Substrates of Plasmodium Falciparum PfPK5 a CDK like Kinase written by Catherine Sullenberger and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Malaria is one of the most devastating infectious diseases causing 1-3 million fatalities a year. The majority of these cases occur amongst children in developing countries. Malarial strains in these areas are exhibiting increasing resistance to canonical treatments proving the importance of new drug targets for anti-malarials. Identification of new drug targets is dependent upon a better understanding of the molecular biology of the parasitic agent of malaria, Plasmodium. The regulation of Plasmodium's complex life cycle is still not well understood. Elucidation of signaling pathways involved in Plasmodium cell cycle regulation will provide insights into how the parasite thrives in human cells. A subset of kinases, referred to as cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs), are crucial regulators of eukaryotic cell cycle progression. In silico studies show high homology between mammalian CDK's and a group of CDK-like Plasmodium kinases including PfPK5 (Plasmodium falciparum protein kinase 5). Plasmodium homologues to CDK regulators, cyclins, have also been identified. Understanding the role of PfPK5 in cell cycle regulation would require analysis of subcellular localization and cell cycle-dependent expression. Immunofluorescence assays demonstrate that PfPK5 is localized in the nucleus. PfPK5's expression profile, as determined by western blotting, shows highest expression in the schizont stage, the stage when the atypical multiple nucleated form of the parasite is observed. Possible PfPK5 interacting partners were detected by performing an anti-PfPK5 immunoprecipitation assay. Additionally, a hemagglutinin (HA)-tagged PfPK5 construct was made to increase the sensitivity of immunoprecipitation assay and identification of PfPK5 interacting partners. The characterization of PfPK5 and its interacting partners may prove useful in identification of novel drug targets in the future.
Download or read book Identification of Plasmodium Falciparum Protein Kinase Substrates and Interacting Proteins written by Jessica C. Yap and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Malaria is a devastating disease that results in almost one million deaths annually. Most of the victims are children under the age of five in Sub-Saharan Africa. Malaria parasite strains throughout developing countries are continually building resistance to available drugs. Current therapies such as mefloquine, chloroquine, as well as artemisinin are becoming less effective, and this underscores the urgency for therapeutics directed against novel drug targets. In order to identify new drug targets, the molecular biology of the malaria parasite Plasmodium needs to be elucidated. Plasmodium exhibits a unique cell cycle in which it undergoes multiple rounds of DNA synthesis and mitosis without cytokinesis. Thus, cell cycle regulatory proteins are likely to be promising pathogen-specific drug targets. It is expected that fluctuating activity of key proteins, such as protein kinases, play an essential role in regulating the noncanonical life cycle of Plasmodium. Consequently, malarial kinases are a prime target for therapy. One way to better understand the role of malarial kinases in Plasmodium cell cycle regulation is to identify putative protein kinase substrates and interacting proteins. Two malarial kinases that have been implicated in regulating malaria parasite cell cycle stages were investigated in this study: P. falciparum CDK-like Protein Kinase 5 (PfPK5) and cAMP-Dependent Protein Kinase A (PfPKA). A transgenic P. falciparum line was created for the expression of epitope-tagged PfPK5 for pull-down analysis. Phospho-substrate antibodies were used to identify physiological substrates of both PfPK5 and PfPKA. Immunoblotting with these antibodies identified several potential substrates. Identities of the PfPKA physiological substrates were determined from the global P. falciparum phosphoproteome dataset that has recently been generated in our laboratory. Characterization of PfPKA and PfPK5 substrates, as well as the proteins they interact with, will help us to develop innovative therapies targeting binding sites.
Download or read book In Situ Tissue Regeneration written by Sang Jin Lee and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2016-07-17 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Situ Tissue Regeneration: Host Cell Recruitment and Biomaterial Design explores the body’s ability to mobilize endogenous stem cells to the site of injury and details the latest strategies developed for inducing and supporting the body’s own regenerating capacity. From the perspective of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering, this book describes the mechanism of host cell recruitment, cell sourcing, cellular and molecular roles in cell differentiation, navigational cues and niche signals, and a tissue-specific smart biomaterial system that can be applied to a wide range of therapies. The work is divided into four sections to provide a thorough overview and helpful hints for future discoveries: endogenous cell sources; biochemical and physical cues; smart biomaterial development; and applications. Explores the body’s ability to mobilize endogenous stem cells to the site of injury Details the latest strategies developed for inducing and supporting the body’s own regenerating capacity Presents smart biomaterials in cell-based tissue engineering applications—from the cell level to applications—in the first unified volume Features chapter authors and editors who are authorities in this emerging field Prioritizes a discussion of the future direction of smart biomaterials for in situ tissue regeneration, which will affect an emerging and lucrative industry
Download or read book Stem Cell and Gene Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease written by Emerson c. Perin and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2015-08-21 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stem Cell and Gene Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease is a state-of-the-art reference that combines, in one place, the breadth and depth of information available on the topic. As stem cell and gene therapies are the most cutting-edge therapies currently available for patients with heart failure, each section of the book provides information on medical trials from contributors and specialists from around the world, including not only what has been completed, but also what is planned for future research and trials. Cardiology researchers, basic science clinicians, fellows, residents, students, and industry professionals will find this book an invaluable resource for further study on the topic. Provides information on stem and gene therapy medical trials from contributors and specialists around the world, including not only what has been completed, but also what is planned for future research and trials Presents topics that can be applied to allogeneic cells, mesenchymal cells, gene therapy, cardiomyoctyes, iPS cells, MAPC's, and organogenesis Covers the three areas with the greatest clinical trials to date: chronic limb ischemia, chronic angina, and acute MI Covers the prevailing opinions on how to harness the body’s natural repair mechanisms Ideal resource for cardiology researchers, basic science clinicians, fellows, residents, students, and industry professionals
Download or read book Anticancer Drug Development written by Bruce C. Baguley and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2001-11-17 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here in a single source is a complete spectrum of ideas on the development of new anticancer drugs. Containing concise reviews of multidisciplinary fields of research, this book offers a wealth of ideas on current and future molecular targets for drug design, including signal transduction, the cell division cycle, and programmed cell death. Detailed descriptions of sources for new drugs and methods for testing and clinical trial design are also provided. One work that can be consulted for all aspects of anticancer drug development Concise reviews of research fields, combined with practical scientific detail, written by internationally respected experts A wealth of ideas on current and future molecular targets for drug design, including signal transduction, the cell division cycle, and programmed cell death Detailed descriptions of the sources of new anticancer drugs, including combinatorial chemistry, phage display, and natural products Discussion of how new drugs can be tested in preclinical systems, including the latest technology of robotic assay systems, cell culture, and experimental animal techniques Hundreds of references that allow the reader to access relevant scientific and medical literature Clear illustrations, some in color, that provide both understanding of the field and material for teaching
Download or read book Essentials of Stem Cell Biology written by Robert Lanza and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2009-06-05 with total page 681 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First developed as an accessible abridgement of the successful Handbook of Stem Cells, Essentials of Stem Cell Biology serves the needs of the evolving population of scientists, researchers, practitioners and students that are embracing the latest advances in stem cells. Representing the combined effort of seven editors and more than 200 scholars and scientists whose pioneering work has defined our understanding of stem cells, this book combines the prerequisites for a general understanding of adult and embryonic stem cells with a presentation by the world's experts of the latest research information about specific organ systems. From basic biology/mechanisms, early development, ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm, methods to application of stem cells to specific human diseases, regulation and ethics, and patient perspectives, no topic in the field of stem cells is left uncovered. Selected for inclusion in Doody's Core Titles 2013, an essential collection development tool for health sciences libraries Contributions by Nobel Laureates and leading international investigators Includes two entirely new chapters devoted exclusively to induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells written by the scientists who made the breakthrough Edited by a world-renowned author and researcher to present a complete story of stem cells in research, in application, and as the subject of political debate Presented in full color with glossary, highlighted terms, and bibliographic entries replacing references
Download or read book Protein Kinases in Drug Discovery written by Rossen Donev and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-03-11 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Protein Kinases in Drug Discovery, Volume 124 discusses the latest information on protein kinases and how they modify other proteins by chemically adding phosphate groups to them. New chapters in this release include Transport Proteins and AMPs: Implications in Human Disease, Protein kinase CK2 inhibition as a pharmacological strategy, Emerging role of Protein kinase in diabetes mellitus: From Mechanism to therapy, Dual Roles of ATP-binding site in Protein Kinases: Orthosteric inhibition and Allosteric Regulation, Pseudokinases in drug discovery and development: progress, challenges and future prospects, Comparison of knowledge-based vs. combinatorial peptide library approaches for the identification of protein kinase substrates, and more. Contains timely chapters written by well-renown authorities in their field Includes a number of high-quality illustrations, figures and tables, and targets a very wide audience of specialists, researchers and students Integrates experimental and computational methods for studying the role of protein kinases in different diseases, along with sections on the design of suitable protein kinase inhibitors for use in the treatment of patients
Download or read book Protein Kinases as Drug Targets written by Bert Klebl and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-16 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely guide to kinase inhibitor drug development is the first to cover the entire drug pipeline, from target identification to compound development and clinical application. Edited by the pioneers in the field, on the drug development side this ready reference discusses classical medicinal chemistry approaches as well as current chemical genomics strategies. On the clinical side, both current and future therapeutic application areas for kinase inhibitor drugs are addressed, with a strong focus on oncology drugs. Backed by recent clinical experience with first-generation drugs in the battle against various forms of cancer, this is crucial reading for medicinal, pharmaceutical and biochemists, molecular biologists, and oncologists, as well as those working in the pharmaceutical industry.
Download or read book Exploring Chemistry with Electronic Structure Methods written by James B. Foresman and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fluorinated Materials for Energy Conversion written by Tsuyoshi Nakajima and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2005-05-20 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fluorinated Materials for Energy Conversion offers advanced information on the application of fluorine chemistry to energy conversion materials for lithium batteries, fuel cells, solar cells and so on. Fluorine compounds and fluorination techniques have recently gained important roles in improving the electrochemical characteristics of such energy production devices. The book therefore focuses on new batteries with high performance, the improvements of cell performance and the improvement of electrode and cell characteristics. The authors present new information on the effect of fluorine and how to make use of fluorination techniques and fluorine compounds. With emphasis on recent developments, this book is suitable for students, researchers and engineers working in chemistry, materials science and electrical engineering. Contains practical information, supported by examples Provides an update on recent developments in the field Written by specialists working in fluorine chemistry, electrochemistry, polymer and solid state chemistry
Download or read book Physicochemical Principles of Pharmacy written by Alexander Taylor Florence and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides the physicochemical background to the design and use of pharmaceutical dosage forms. It goes beyond the introductory aspects of the subject to show how basic physicochemical principles are essential to an understanding of every aspect of drug action, from the dosage form to the site of action in the body. This is not a textbook of physical chemistry for pharmacists, but is a book which bridges the gap between basic first-year physical chemistry and the more applied practice of later years. This extensively revised second edition includes much new material, illustrations and references to take into account recent scientific developments and curriculum changes.
