Search for dissertations about: "Actin-binding protein"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 24 swedish dissertations containing the words Actin-binding protein.
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6. Characterization and optimization of the in vitro motility assay for fundamental studies of myosin II
Abstract : Myosin II is the molecular motor responsible for muscle contraction. It transforms the chemical energy in ATP into mechanical work while interacting with actin filaments in so called cross-bridge cycles. Myosin II or its proteolytic fragments e.g. READ MORE
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7. X-ray characterization of PaPheOH, a bacterial phenylalanine hydroxylase
Abstract : Many human diseases are associated with the malfunction of enzymes in the aromatic amino acid hydroxylase family, e.g. phenylketonuria (PKU), hyperphenylalaninemia (HPA), schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease. READ MORE
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8. Profilin in cell motility and signal transduction studies using site-specific mutagenesis
Abstract : When a cell is stimulated by signalling molecules such as growth factors, one immediate response is an increased motile activity of the cell. Membrane lamella and spikes appear at the cell surface and perform undulating movements. READ MORE
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9. Alpha-actinin - an amazing journey through time and species
Abstract : In eukaryotes, the actin cytoskeleton plays an important role in a large variety of cellular events. Its reorganization is regulated by a plethora of actin-modulating proteins, such as α-actinin. α-actinin is a ubiquitous actin-binding protein that belongs to the spectrin superfamily. READ MORE
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10. Regulation of the cytoskeleton and the adhesiveness of intestinal epithelial cells by leukotriene D4
Abstract : Leukotrienes belong to a family of biologically active conjugated trienes that are formed from arachidonic acid via the 5-lipoxygenase pathway and are important mediators of inflammatory reactions. The CysLT1 receptor that specifically serves as receptor for leukotriene D4 (LTD4) has been identified as a G-protein coupled receptor. READ MORE