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Kazuya Ishikawa, Xiaonan Xie, Yasuhide Osaki, Atsushi Miyawaki, Keiji Numata, Yutaka Kodama
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Natasha M. Nesbitt, Lisa E. Malone, Zhaoyan Liu, Alexander Jares, Dmitri V. Gnatenko, Yupo Ma, Wei Zhu, Wadie F. Bahou
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FREE RADICAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sarah M. Glass, Stephany N. Webb, F. Peter Guengerich
Summary: Among the 57 human cytochrome P450 enzymes, seven are mitochondrial and utilize an electron transport system with adrenodoxin (Adx) and NADPHadrenodoxin reductase (AdR) to mediate protein interactions through electrostatic interactions. Experimental and computational studies have shown that despite some differences in interactions, the binding between P450 and Adx is P450-specific.
ARCHIVES OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qiuling Tang, Xuchao Li, Yanping He, Kangsheng Ma
Summary: The study reveals the significant role of the CPR gene in insecticide resistance in Aphis gossypii. The expression of AgCPR is influenced by the developmental stage and concentration of insecticide, and silencing of AgCPR increases susceptibility to the insecticide, indicating its functional importance.
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(2023)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Flavia Agata Cimini, Ilaria Barchetta, Ilaria Zuliani, Sara Pagnotta, Laura Bertoccini, Sara Dule, Michele Zampieri, Anna Reale, Marco Giorgio Baroni, Maria Gisella Cavallo, Eugenio Barone
Summary: The study reveals that the protein levels of BVR-A are reduced in individuals with type 2 diabetes, which correlates with poor glycometabolic control and a pro-inflammatory state. These findings support the hypothesis that reduced BVR-A protein levels may play a key role in the dysregulation of intracellular pathways leading to metabolic disorders.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yichao Zhang, Hongli Li, Shaohang Yuan, Haihua Wu, Xiaojian Liu, Jianzhen Zhang
Summary: This study found that NADPH-cytochrome P450 reductase (CPR) in Locusta migratoria is involved in the activation of Precocene I. Experimental results showed that LmCPR interacts with NADPH, FAD, and FMN through hydrogen bonds. Treatment with Precocene I reduced the juvenile hormone levels in nymphs and prolonged the interval between fourth and fifth instar nymphs. Knockdown of LmCPR gene weakened the response to Precocene I, leading to a decrease in the occurrence rate of precocious adults induced by Precocene I treatment.
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Minrong He, Xueyi Zhao, Xingyu Chen, Yiyan Shi, Shuai Wu, Fujin Xia, Rongyu Li, Ming Li, Hu Wan, Jianhong Li, Xun Liao
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(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Libor Vitek
Summary: The liver has evolved defense systems to protect against harmful stimuli, including antioxidant substances and enzymes, anti-inflammatory tools, enzymatic biotransformation systems, and metabolic pathways. Recent research indicates the significant role of the heme catabolic pathway in regulating the pathogenesis of liver and other diseases.
ANTIOXIDANTS & REDOX SIGNALING
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shotaro Uehara, Yuichi Iida, Miyuki Ida-Tanaka, Motohito Goto, Kenji Kawai, Masafumi Yamamoto, Yuichiro Higuchi, Satoshi Ito, Riichi Takahashi, Hidetaka Kamimura, Mamoru Ito, Hiroshi Yamazaki, Mitsuo Oshimura, Yasuhiro Kazuki, Hiroshi Suemizu
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Michael J. Martinez, Jessica D. Carder, Evan L. Taylor, Eric P. Jacobo, ChulHee Kang, J. A. Brozik
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JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Freeborn Rwere, Sangchoul Im, Lucy Waskell
Summary: By altering the 140s FMN binding loop of CYPOR, the activity with cyt P450s can be affected, with the mutant activity primarily determined by its ability to reduce ferric cyt P450. The different behaviors of the mutants are mainly due to the altered structure and mobility of the loop.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
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Entomology
Jian-Wen Qiao, Yong-Liang Fan, Bing-Jin Wu, Tian-Tian Bai, Ying-Hao Wang, Zhan-Feng Zhang, Dun Wang, Tong-Xian Liu
Summary: The study demonstrates that Acyrthosiphon pisum CPR modulates cuticular hydrocarbon (CHC) production, affecting its tolerance to desiccation stress and susceptibility to insecticides. This finding provides a novel target for pest control.
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Agronomy
Chen-Yang Yuan, Tian-Xing Jing, Wei Li, Xiao-Qiang Liu, Tian-Yuan Liu, Yi Liu, Meng-Ling Chen, Rui-Xu Jiang, Guo-Rui Yuan, Wei Dou, Jin-Jun Wang
Summary: The study cloned and sequenced the CPR gene of Asian citrus psyllid (D. citri) and found that the expression level of DcCPR was highest in the midgut and in nymphs. Knockdown of DcCPR increased the susceptibility of D. citri to imidacloprid and thiamethoxam, with a significant reduction in both DcCPR protein and P450s' specific activities. These results suggest that DcCPR is crucial for D. citri susceptibility to imidacloprid and thiamethoxam.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
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Darren M. Gordon, Stephen H. Hong, Zachary A. Kipp, Terry D. Hinds
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Li Shi, Wenlin Li, Yating Dong, Yao Shi, Yuliang Zhou, Xiaolan Liao
Summary: This study identified two transcripts of Spodoptera litura CPR (SlCPR-X1 and SlCPR-X2) and found that SlCPR-X1 plays a major role in indoxacarb resistance in S. litura. The study highlights the importance of insect CPR in xenobiotics detoxification and resistance development, suggesting CPR as a potential target for insecticide resistance management through RNAi or CRISPR/Cas.
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
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Keisuke Igarashi, Yoshinori Hagiwara, Masakazu Sugishim, Kei Wada, Keiichi Fukuyama, Atsushi Ikeda, Naomine Yano, Katsuhiro Kusaka, Andreas Ostermann, Masaki Unno
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Peripheral Vascular Disease
Kumiko Kaifu, Seiji Ueda, Nobutaka Nakamura, Takanori Matsui, Nana Yamada-Obara, Ryotaro Ando, Yusuke Kaida, Masami Nakata, Maki Matsukuma-Toyonaga, Yuichiro Higashimoto, Kei Fukami, Yusuke Suzuki, Seiya Okuda, Sho-ichi Yamagishi
MICROVASCULAR RESEARCH
(2018)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Masakazu Sugishima, Kei Wada, Keiichi Fukuyama
CURRENT MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2020)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Masakazu Sugishima, Hideaki Sato, Kei Wada, Ken Yamamoto
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mikuru Iijima, Jun Ohnuki, Takato Sato, Masakazu Sugishima, Mitsunori Takanat
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Masakazu Sugishima, Kei Wada, Masaki Unno, Keiichi Fukuyama
CURRENT OPINION IN STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY
(2019)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Keita Miyake, Keiji Fushimi, Tomonori Kashimoto, Kaisei Maeda, Ni-Ni-Win, Hiroyuki Kimura, Masakazu Sugishima, Masahiko Ikeuchi, Rei Narikawa
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Masakazu Sugishima, Kei Wada, Keiichi Fukuyama, Ken Yamamoto
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ami Sotokawauchi, Nobutaka Nakamura, Takanori Matsui, Yuichiro Higashimoto, Sho-Ichi Yamagishi
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2020)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Masakazu Sugishima, Junichi Taira, Tatsuya Sagara, Ryota Nakao, Hideaki Sato, Masato Noguchi, Keiichi Fukuyama, Ken Yamamoto, Takuo Yasunaga, Hiroshi Sakamoto
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Junko Yabuuchi, Seiji Ueda, Sho-ichi Yamagishi, Nao Nohara, Hajime Nagasawa, Keiichi Wakabayashi, Takanori Matsui, Higashimoto Yuichiro, Tomoyasu Kadoguchi, Tomoyuki Otsuka, Tomohito Gohda, Yusuke Suzuki
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hideaki Sato, Masakazu Sugishima, Mai Tsukaguchi, Takahiro Masuko, Mikuru Iijima, Mitsunori Takano, Yoshiaki Omata, Kei Hirabayashi, Kei Wada, Yoshio Hisaeda, Ken Yamamoto
Summary: HMBS plays a role in the heme biosynthesis pathway by using PBG derivatives in enzyme kinetic studies. Crystal structure analysis reveals the detailed reaction mechanism where four PBG molecules are covalently bound to create a hexapyrrole chain consecutively.
BIOCHEMICAL JOURNAL
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Michishige Terasaki, Keita Shibata, Yusaku Mori, Tomomi Saito, Takanori Matsui, Makoto Ohara, Tomoyasu Fukui, Keiji Hasumi, Yuichiro Higashimoto, Koji Nobe, Sho-ichi Yamagishi
Summary: SMTP-44D inhibits the formation of atherosclerotic plaques by blocking the AGEs-RAGE pathway and reduces macrophage infiltration and AGEs accumulation in the aortic roots. It also reduces foam cell formation in macrophages by suppressing the Cdk5-CD36 pathway.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
M. Sugishima, J. Taira, M. Iijima, H. Sato, K. Wada, M. Noguchi, K. Fukuyama, M. Takano, H. Sakamoto, K. Yamamoto
ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA A-FOUNDATION AND ADVANCES
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mikuru Iijima, Jun Ohnuki, Takato Sato, Masakazu Sugishima, Mitsunori Takano
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Soojung Hahn, Gyuri Kim, Sang-Man Jin, Jae Hyeon Kim
Summary: This study utilized three-dimensional intestinal organoids to investigate the effects of metformin on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and found that metformin can enhance intestinal barrier function and reduce levels of inflammatory cytokines.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
V. V. Sudarev, M. S. Gette, S. V. Bazhenov, O. M. Tilinova, E. V. Zinovev, I. V. Manukhov, A. I. Kuklin, Yu. L. Ryzhykau, A. V. Vlasov
Summary: This study investigated the self-assembly processes of ferritin-based protein complexes and obtained structurally characterized oligomeric states. These results provide new potential and opportunities for the application of ferritin in various fields.
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(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yalda Sabaghi, Farnaz Pourfarzad, Leila Zolghadr, Azita Bahrami, Tahereh Shojazadeh, Alireza Farasat, Nematollah Gheibi
Summary: p-Coumaric acid (p-CA) is a plant compound with anti-cancer activities. This study designed a nano-liposomal carrier containing p-CA to enhance its effectiveness against melanoma cells. The findings showed that the liposomal form of p-CA had a greater impact on the cells. Kinetic modeling indicated that the best fitting model was zero-order.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
M. D. Nazmul Hasan, Md Mahfuzur Rahman, Al Asmaul Husna, Nobuhiro Nozaki, Osamu Yamato, Naoki Miura
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(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Seine A. Shintani
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BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shuanglin Zhang, Yuzhong Jia, Guolan Ma, Yanyan Yang, Zhenzhen Cao, Antao Luo, Zefu Zhang, Shihan Li, Jie Wen, Hanfeng Liu, Jihua Ma
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BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tomotaka Ohkubo, Yasuhiko Matsumoto, Hiroaki Sasaki, Kaoru Kinoshita, Yuki Ogasawara, Takashi Sugita
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Toshifumi Asano, Philipp Sasse, Takao Nakata
Summary: A Cre recombination-based fluorescent reporter system was developed to monitor cell-cell fusion. The system successfully detected the formation of multinuclear myotubes and placental syncytiotrophoblast. This tool could facilitate the study of cell-to-cell fusion.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ke Shi, Yunlong Shan, Xiao Sun, Kuida Chen, Qiong Luo, Qiang Xu
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BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Martina Rossi, Fabio Tomaselli, Alejandro Hochkoeppler
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BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Amin Sahraei, Mohammad Javad Shamsoddini, Fakhrossadat Mohammadi, Leila Hassani
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BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Takahiro Sasaki, Yoshiki Kuse, Shinsuke Nakamura, Masamitsu Shimazawa
Summary: PGRN deficiency plays a significant role in cardiac remodeling and arrhythmias post-myocardial infarction (MI), potentially by promoting metabolic abnormalities in macrophages.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
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Hongwei Zhao, Yiqiang Li, Yibo Zhang, Chi Zhang
Summary: Electrical brain stimulation technology is commonly used to treat brain neurological disorders, but it can cause side effects. This study investigated the impact of electric fields on nerve fibers and revealed the possible origin of side effects. The findings provide guidance for selecting electrical parameters in clinical stimulation therapy.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Julia S. Scott, Lake-Ee Quek, Andrew J. Hoy, Johannes V. Swinnen, Zeyad D. Nassar, Lisa M. Butler
Summary: The fatty acid elongation enzyme ELOVL5 plays a critical role in promoting metastasis in prostate cancer. Knocking down ELOVL5 leads to the accumulation of malonyl-CoA, which inhibits fatty acid oxidation in mitochondria. This study highlights the importance of fatty acid elongation in regulating cell viability and provides a potential target for prostate cancer treatment.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zan Zhou, Wen-jun Jiang, Li Li, Jun-qiang Si
Summary: This study investigates the effect of noise exposure on cognitive function in mice and explores the underlying molecular mechanisms. The findings suggest that noise exposure leads to increased inflammation, increased phosphorylation of Tau protein, and decreased levels of postsynaptic density protein, resulting in cognitive impairment.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)