Download or read book NIPP1 an Interactor of Protein Phosphatase 1 Displays Endoribonuclease and Transcriptional Repression Activities written by Qiming Jin and published by Leuven University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a Ph.D. dissertation. This thesis deals with the eukaryotic protein NIPP1 (Nuclear Inhibitor of Protein Phosphate-1), which was initially described by the host laboratory in 1992 and still is the major focus of its research efforts. The first part of the introduction describes our current insights into the structure and function of NIPP1, with the exception of aspects that directly deal with this doctoral project. For reasons of clarity, the data are presented in a logical manner, which implies that they are not necessarily presented according to their order of discovery. In the final sections of the introduction, a brief overview will be given of the state of the art of the `structure and function of ribonucleases' and `transcriptional repression mechanisms,' two topics that directly related to this research project. Contents include: Introduction, The Structure and Function of NIPP1, The Structure and Function of Ribonucleases, Transcriptional Repression in Eukaryotes, Aims and Strategies, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussions, Mapping of the RNA-binding and Endoribonuclease Domain of NIPP1, Screening for Proteins that Interact with the C-Terminal domain of NIPP1."
Download or read book Protein Phosphatase 1 Binding Motifs written by Paulina Wakula and published by Leuven University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Characterization of the Presenilin 1 Telencephalin Interaction and Implications for Alzheimer s Disease written by Cary Esselens and published by Leuven University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Measurement of CYP 3A4 and P GP Activity in Vivo Using Dynamic Breath and Urine Analysis written by Wim Lemahieu and published by Leuven University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a Ph.D. dissertation. Contents include: General introduction, Measurement of intestinal CYP3A4 and P-Glycoprotein activity by a combined oral and intravenous 14C-Erythromycin breath and urine test, Alterations of CYP3A4 and P-Glycoprotein activity in vivo with time in renal graft recipients, CYP3A4 and P-Glycoprotein activity in healthy controls and transplant patients on cyclosporine vs. Tacrolimus vs. Sirolimus, Impact of gastric acid suppressants on cytochrome P450 3A4 and P-Glycoprotein: consequences for FK506 assimilation, Diarrhoea after transplantation: impact on cytochrome P4503A4/P-Glycoprotein and assimilation of calcineurin inhibitors, Discussion.
Download or read book Modulation of Androgen Receptor Activity by P160 Coactivators and a Study of Environmental Contaminants written by Valerie Christiaens and published by Leuven University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The development, growth and survival of eukaryotic organisms require the proper regulation of tens of thousands of genes. Therefore, a correct temporal and spatial expression of genes is crucial. These expression patterns are controlled by a wide variety of mechanisms, but a major level of gene expression occurs at the transcription initiation process. In this part, the basic mechanisms of eukaryotic gene transcription will be discussed. Contents include: 1) General Introduction, 2) Characterization of the two coactivator interacting surfaces of the androgen receptor and their relative role in transcriptional control, 3) Screening for environmental (anti)androgenic activity, 4) Detection of endocrine disrupting activities in pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls, and 5) General Discussion / Future Perspectives.
Download or read book Modulation of CFTR and ENaC Channel Function by Interacting Proteins and Trafficking written by Lishuang Cao and published by Leuven University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rearrangement of EWSR1 and TAF15 with the Transcription Factor CIZ NMP4 in two Novel Recurrent Translocations t 12 17 p13 q11 and t 12 22 p13 q12 in Acute Leukemia written by Alessandra Martini and published by Leuven University Press. This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cardioselective Nitric Oxide Synthase Gene Transfer to Target Myocardial Ischemia written by Zsolt Szelid and published by Leuven University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a Ph.D. dissertation. Introduction: Cardiovascular and myocardial gene transfer, Gene delivery strategies to the cardiovascular system, Gene vector design, Adenovirus-mediated immunity and cardiovascular gene transfer, Myocardial gene transfer to target myocardial ischemia - reperfusion injury; Specific aims; Materials and methods: Construction of recombinant virus, Myocardial transfer and anti-adenoviral immunity, Gene transfer and myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, Statistical analysis; Results: Anti-adenoviral immunity and myocardial adenoviral gene transfer, Gene transfer and myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury; Discussion: Pre-existing anti-adenoviral immunity and adenovirus-mediated myocardial gene transfer, Intramyocardial NOS3 gene transfer and adenovirus-mediated immune responses, Cardioselective NOS3 gene transfer and myocardial protection from reperfusion injury; General conclusions.
Download or read book Ciz As a Fusion Partner for Tet proteins in Leukemia written by Hilde Janssen and published by Leuven University Press. This book was released on 2006-12-30 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Molecular Modes of Action of 1 alpha 25 dihydroxyvitamin D3 and Analogs written by Guy Eelen and published by Leuven University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Effects of 1 25 Dihydroxyvitamin D3 and Analogues on UVB irradiated Human Keratinocytes written by Petra De Haes and published by Leuven University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a Ph.D. dissertation. The skin serves as a protective interface between the body and the noxious environment. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is one of the most important sources of environmental stress, inducing photochemical changes in the skin that may lead to sunburn, premature skin aging and skin cancer. The skin and UV also play a leading part in the vitamin D endocrine system. When UVB photons strike the epidermis, their energy can be used for the synthesis of vitamin D3. Furthermore, the skin is one of the direct target issues for vitamin D3 action. The close interplay between UV and vitamin D3 production in the skin evokes the possibility of mutual interactions. Contents: Introduction, Aims and Scopes of the Study, Materials and Methods, 1,25D3 Inhibits UVB-Induced Apoptosis and IL-6 Production in Human Keratinocytes, 1,25D3 Protects Human Keratinocytes Against UVB-Induced Damage, Two 14-EPI Analogues of 1,25D3 Protect Human Keratinocytes Against Different UVB Effects, Molecular Pathways Involved in the Anti-Apoptotic Effect of 1,25D3 in Human Keratinocytes, General Discussion and Perspectives.
Download or read book The Protein bound Solute P cresol written by Bert Bammens and published by Leuven University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Biochemical Characterization and Validation of the Yeast Saccharomyces Cerevisiae as Model System for the Function of Human Protein Tau written by Tom Vandebroek and published by Leuven University Press. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Structural and Functional Repercussions of Loss of Function and Clinical Mutants of Presenilin written by Omar Nyabi and published by Leuven University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alzheimer's disease is a major health problem. The disease is clinically characterized by the progressive mental decline of the patients and pathologically by the accumulation of amyloid plaques and tangles and neurodegenerative changes in the brain. The cause of the disease remains unclear but in some cases, genetic (missense) mutations in the Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP) and in the Presenilin genes (PS1 & PS2) are sufficient to initiate the whole disease cascade. All these mutations cause in essence an increase in the generation or a change of the characteristics of the AB peptide making it more prone to produce amyloid plaques. The AB peptide is generated from the APP protein and the question how Presenilin influences APP processing and AB production is the main topic of our work.
Download or read book Context Dependency of Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System Genes in Relation to Left Ventricular Structure written by Tatiana Kuznetsova and published by Leuven University Press. This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Physiological Study of Presenilins and Baces Two Proteases Involved in the Pathogenesis of Alzheimer s Disease written by Jos Tournoy and published by Leuven University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mouse Model for Chemical Induced Asthma written by Jeroen Vanoirbeek and published by Leuven University Press. This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
