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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
    Our metadata is collected from universities around the world. If you manage a university/consortium/country archive and want to be added, details can be found on the NDLTD website.
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Characterization of cAMP-dependent protein kinase isozymes during in vitro differentiation of human peripheral blood monocytes /

Wenger, Gail D. January 1983 (has links)
No description available.
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Purification of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate- specific glutamate dehydrogenase from Chlorella sorokiniana and partial characterization of its physical, kinetic, and immunological properties

Gronostajski, Richard Mark 28 July 2010 (has links)
The ammonium inducible nicotinamide phosphate-specific glutamate dehydrogenase from Chlorella sorokiniana has been purified 260-fold to homogeneity. Depending on the technique used, the native enzyme appeared to have a molecular mass of 290,000 to 400,000 daltons and to be composed of subunits with an identical molecular weight of 58,000. Differences in the molecular weight of the native enzyme, as determined by sedimentation equilibrium, Sephadex G-200 gel filtration and gradient polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, indicate that the native enzyme may be elliptical in shape. The amino acid composition of the enzyme is high in glycine, glutamate, and asparate. Moreover, the arginine to lysine ratio is similar to those measured in other glutamate dehydrogenases. The Nterminal amino acid is unavailable to dansylation. All six cysteines in the enzyme are in the free sulfhydryl form. The enzyme is very specific for the reduced and oxidized forms of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate and has less than 0.5 percent of maximal activity, using the oxidized and reduced forms of nicotinamide adine dinucleotide. With low concentrations of the substrates, no cooperativity was seen; however severe substrate inhibition was observed with a-ketoglutarate. Antiserum produced to the subunits of the enzyme yielded a single precipitin band against purified enzyme in Ouchterlony double diffusion analysis. "Rocket" immunoelectrophoresis has been used to quantify the amount of antigen present in samples of the purified enzyme. / Master of Science
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Isozyme variation within the Fraser fir population on Mt. Rogers, Virginia

Diebel, Kenneth Edward January 1989 (has links)
The Fraser fir (Abies fraseri (Pursh) Poir.) on Mt. Rogers is an isolated relic population and part of the southern Appalachian spruce-fir ecosystem. The population has, so far, been able to withstand the impacts of insect infestation and the possible influence of atmospheric deposition factors which may be causing mortality in other regions of the southern Appalachians. It was hypothesized that population vigor may be due to a unique genetic structure. The objective of this study was to determine the amount of genetic diversity within this population and to relate observed diversity to environmental variables. To quantify the genetic structure 304 trees from 35 plots were genotyped for 13 isozyme loci. Four loci were polymorphic using the 95% criterion. At a fifth locus there were two rare alleles with a combined frequency of approximately 3%. Range wide studies of eastern fir species have shown that other populations are more diverse. There were no significant differences in gene frequencies among three arbitrarily defined subpopulations or among the 35 plots. There were no significant correlations between any environmental characters and isozyme frequencies. There was a significant difference among subpopulations for seed weight and germination value as well as a slight, yet significant, correlation between seed weight and elevation, germination value and elevation, and germination value and aspect. Spatial autocorrelation analysis, Wright's F-statistics, Nei's genetic distances, and Gregorius' "𝜹" index all indicated little or no substructuring of the population. It is suggested that a population bottleneck (a drastic reduction of population numbers), which may have occurred following the last glaciation, is the cause for the relatively low genetic diversity found in the population. The lack of substructure is likely due to extensive gene flow. / Ph. D.
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Studies of leukotriene C4 synthase isoenzymes and the cysteinyl leukotriene receptors in human endothelial- and mast cells /

Sjöström, Mattias, January 2003 (has links)
Diss. (sammanfattning) Stockholm : Karol. inst., 2003. / Härtill 4 uppsatser.
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Geographic variation in transposable elements and isozymes in Southern African populations of drosophila melanogaster.

Getz, Chonat Greer Louise January 1990 (has links)
A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Science, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy. / This thesis reports on the investigation of two genetic aspects of Southern African populations of Drosophila Melanogaster: the " family of transposable elements and the allelic variation present in several enzyme systems. (Abbreviation abstract) / Andrew Chakane 2018
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Estudos genéticos e morfológicos de biótipos resistentes e susceptíveis de Euphorbia heterophylla L. (amendoim-bravo) /

Amaral, André Luís. January 2006 (has links)
Orientador: Robinson Antonio Pitelli / Banca: Janete Apparecida Desidério Sena / Banca: Ricardo Victoria Filho / Resumo: Estudos laboratoriais foram realizados com o objetivo de estudar a caracterização genética de plantas de Euphorbia heterophylla, provenientes de áreas em que a resistência aos herbicidas inibidores da ALS (Acetolactase) estava caracterizada (Santo Ângelo, RS), em processo de desenvolvimento (Sonora, MS) e onde nunca havia sido aplicado herbicida com este mecanismo de ação (Jaboticabal, SP). Testes preliminares comprovaram elevada resistência para as plantas provenientes de Santo Ângelo, moderada resistência para plantas de Sonora e elevada susceptibilidade para plantas provenientes de Jaboticabal. A análise dos resultados através das isoenzimas revelou que existem pequenas diferenças entre as três populações estudadas. A análise do DNA dos indivíduos das diferentes populações através de marcadores moleculares RAPD, permitiu a construção do Dendrograma de Cluster, que mostra uma similaridade mínima de 88% e máxima de 99% entre os diferentes indivíduos, quer pertencentes à mesma população, quer pertencentes às diferentes populações. Tal análise permitiu inferir que, apesar dos indivíduos analisados mostrarem grande similaridade entre si, apresentam variabilidade genética entre os indivíduos e as populações estudadas, de acordo com a conclusão obtida quando da utilização das isoenzimas. Crescendo em condições similares, o biótipo da Santo Ângelo apresentou maior absorção de fósforo em comparação com os demais, e maior absorção de potássio em relação ao biótipo de Jaboticabal. Comparando a densidade estomática, houve diferença estatística entre os três biótipos, sendo maior para o biótipo mais tolerante ao herbicida e menor para o susceptível. Não foi possível estabelecer qualquer relação confiável entre as características morfológicas e de crescimento das plantas e a resistência ao imazethapyr. / Abstract: Laboratory studies were carried out aim to characterize genetically Euphorbia heterophylla plants were collect in three regions. At Santo Ângelo (RS) region this plant is highly resistant to ALS inhibitors herbicides, but moderately at Sonora (MS) and susceptible at Jaboticabal region. Greenhouse tests confirmed the plants reaction in face of imazethapyr spraying. The isoenzymes studies showed small differences between the three populations. The DNA analysis using molecular markers make feasible the Cluster dendrogram showing 88-99% of similarity comparing plants, regardless the plant origin. Besides the high similarity index between the plants, it was possible to determine lower genetic variation in Jaboticabal and Santo Ângelo populations using isoenzymes technique. The nitrogen and potassium contents in the plants shoot was higher in the Santo Ângelo byotipe, although there was no difference between the K contents when the Jaboticabal and Sonora byotipes were compared. The stomata and trichomes densities decreased in the same order of the plant tolerance to herbicide: Santo Ângelo > Sonora > Jaboticabal. None correlation between biotype resistance to imazethapyr and the plant morphology features for the three biotypes studied. The differences in the plant feature may be attributable to the adaptative mechanism of the plant to the regional characteristics they were collected. / Mestre
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DiscriminaÃÃo das isoenzimas da adenosina desaminase (ADA) em fluidos corporais humanos. / Discrimination of isoenzymes of adenosine deaminase (ADA) in human body fluids.

Ãtalo Josà Mesquita Cavalcante 15 January 2010 (has links)
CoordenaÃÃo de AperfeiÃoamento de Pessoal de NÃvel Superior / A adenosina desaminase (ADA â E.C.3.5.4.4.) à uma enzima fundamental no catabolismo das purinas. Ela catalisa a desaminaÃÃo da adenosina ou 2âdeoxi-adenosina produzindo amÃnia e inosina ou 2â-deoxi-inosina, respectivamente. Sua atividade à expressa por 2 isoenzimas presentes em 3 isoformas. A ADA1 (36kDa) ou ADA1 ligada ao CD26 (280kDa) sÃo amplamente distribuÃdas nos tecidos. Sua aÃÃo à particularmente importante porque altos nÃveis de 2âdeoxi-adenosina sÃo tÃxicos para as cÃlulas do sistema imunolÃgico. A ADA2 (100kDa) à normalmente encontrada no soro e sintetizada somente pelo sistema monocÃtico-macrofÃgico. A importÃncia biolÃgica da ADA2 ainda nÃo està totalmente estabelecida, principalmente devido as suas caracterÃsticas cinÃticas. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo discriminar as isoenzimas da adenosina desaminase humana atravÃs de eletroforese em gel de agarose e pelo modelo proposto por Vale e Almeida (1998), bem como realizar um estudo descritivo retrospectivo sobre o perfil dos exames de ADA no Estado do CearÃ. As amostras de lÃquido ascÃtico, pleural e pericÃrdico foram submetidas à eletroforese em agarose a 1% a 80 V por 7 horas. O gel foi fatiado e cada fatia foi incubada em adenosina (22 ou 0,55mM) por 20 horas para a detecÃÃo da amÃnia liberada pela reaÃÃo enzimÃtica. Os resultados encontrados a partir da eletroforese foram comparados com os resultados achados pelo modelo de Vale e Almeida (1998). O lÃquido pleural à o fluido que à mais frequentemente solicitado para a determinaÃÃo da ADA, seguido pelos lÃquidos ascÃtico, cefalorraquidiano, pericÃrdico e soro. Observamos que os valores de atividade enzimÃtica sÃo influenciados pelo tipo de lÃquido corporal onde a enzima se encontra, podendo estar relacionada Ãs barreiras corporais, tais como a barreira hematoencefÃlica. A partir dos resultados obtidos, podemos concluir que o modelo matemÃtico proposto pode ser usado em laboratÃrios clÃnicos para discriminar as isoenzimas da ADA. / Adenosine deaminase (ADA â E.C.3.5.4.4.) is a fundamental enzyme in the catabolism of the purines. It catalyzes the deamination of adenosine or 2âdeoxy-adenosine producing ammonium and inosine or 2â-deoxyinosine, respectively. Its activity is expressed by two isoenzymes presented in three isoforms. ADA1 (36 kDa) and ADA1 bound to CD26 (280kDa) are widely distributed in the body tissues. Their action is particularly important because high levels of 2âdeoxy-adenosine are toxic for the immune system cells. ADA2 (100kDa) is normally found in serum and is synthesized only in monocyte-macrophage system. The biological importance of ADA2 is not yet fully clear, especially for its kinetics characteristics. The objective of the present work was to discriminate the isoenzymes of human adenosine deaminase using agarose electrophoresis and by mathematical model proposed by Vale and Almeida (1998). In addition, we performed a study of the profile of ADA tests in State of Ceara (Brazil). Samples of of ascites, pleural and pericardial effusion were submitted to electrophoresis in 1% agarose at 80V for 7 hours. The gel was sliced and each slice was incubated in adenosine (22 or 0,55mM) for 20 hours to detect the ammonium released by enzymatic reaction. The results found from electrophoresis were compatible with the model proposed by Vale and Almeida (1998). The pleural fluid is the most frequently requested for the determination of ADA, followed by ascitic fluid, cerebrospinal fluid, pericardial fluid and serum. We observed that the value of enzymatic activity is influenced by corporal fluid type where the enzyme is localized. These data can be associated with the corporal barrier, like brain barrier. We concluded that the proposed mathematical model could be used in clinical laboratories to discriminate ADA isoenzymes to improve the diagnostic method.
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Condições de armazenamento e conservação do potencial fisiológico de sementes de diferentes genótipos de milho / Storage conditions and seed performance of different corn genotypes

Tathiana Silva Timóteo 20 April 2011 (has links)
A conservação do potencial fisiológico de sementes durante armazenamento depende de vários fatores, dentre os quais o genótipo e as condições de ambiente. Empresas produtoras de sementes de milho têm demonstrado séria preocupação com variações na longevidade de sementes de diferentes híbridos, que podem não apresentar o desempenho desejado, tanto na época normal de semeadura como na semeadura de safrinha. Visando contribuir para o esclarecimento do problema, este trabalho foi conduzido com o objetivo de avaliar os efeitos de ambientes de armazenamento sobre o potencial fisiológico de sementes de diferentes genótipos de milho, procurando identificar causas de possíveis alterações fisiológicas e diferenças em seu desempenho. Foram avaliadas sementes de três híbridos experimentais de milho, cada um representado por três lotes produzidos pela empresa Syngenta Seeds, armazenados durante quinze meses, em três ambientes: câmara fria e seca (10 ºC e 30 % de umidade relativa do ar), laboratório e ambiente controlado (20 ºC e 70 % de umidade relativa do ar). O desempenho das sementes foi avaliado em épocas trimestrais, por meio de testes de germinação, envelhecimento acelerado, frio e emergência de plântulas em campo. Foi também determinada a atividade dos sistemas enzimáticos superóxido dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), esterase (EST), malato desidrogenase (MDH), álcool desidrogenase (ADH), glutamato oxalacetato transaminase (GOT), glutamato desidrogenase (GTDH), -amilase (-AM) e sorbitol desidrogenase (SDH), por meio da técnica de eletroforese. Verificou-se que o potencial de armazenamento de sementes de diferentes genótipos de milho é avaliado, com segurança, associando-se resultados de testes de germinação e de vigor com avaliações da atividade de isoenzimas. Alterações em sistemas isoenzimáticos álcool desidrogenase, catalase, esterase, -amilase e sorbitol desidrogenase permitem identificar o progresso do processo de deterioração de sementes de milho e o estabelecimento de causas de diferenças no desempenho de genótipos e lotes de sementes. O armazenamento sob condições sub-ótimas de temperatura e umidade relativa do ar é adequado para promover diferenças na intensidade e velocidade de deterioração de sementes de genótipos de milho. / Seed storability is affected by several factors including genotype and environmental conditions. Corn seed producers are highly concerned with variations in seed longevity of different hybrids, resulting in lower performance than desired during the normal sowing season as much as during off season times. The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of storage conditions on the seed physiological potential of different corn genotypes to identify possible causes of changes in seed performance. Three experimental corn hybrids each represented by three seed lots produced by Syngenta Seeds were evaluated. Seeds were stored for fifteen months under three environments: cold and dry chamber (10ºC and 30% relative air humidity), laboratory, and controlled environment (20ºC and 70% relative air humidity). Seed performance was evaluated every three months by germination, accelerated aging and cold tests as well as field seedling emergence. Activity of the enzymatic systems superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), esterase (EST), malate dehydrogenase (MDH), alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), glutamate oxalacetate transaminase (GOT), glutamate dehydrogenase (GTDH), -amilase (-AM) and sorbitol dehydrogenase (SDH) was also determined using electrophoresis. The storability of corn seeds from different genotypes can be consistently evaluated by associating germination and vigor test results with isoenzymatic activity. Changes in alcohol dehydrogenase, catalase, esterase, -amilase and sorbital dehydrogenase isoenzymatic systems can identify the progress of seed deterioration in corn and establish causes of differences in performance among seed genotypes and lots. Storage under sub-optimal temperature and relative air humidity is an efficient procedure to provoke differences in intensity and speed of seed deterioration in corn seeds of different genotypes.
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Condições de armazenamento e conservação do potencial fisiológico de sementes de diferentes genótipos de milho / Storage conditions and seed performance of different corn genotypes

Timóteo, Tathiana Silva 20 April 2011 (has links)
A conservação do potencial fisiológico de sementes durante armazenamento depende de vários fatores, dentre os quais o genótipo e as condições de ambiente. Empresas produtoras de sementes de milho têm demonstrado séria preocupação com variações na longevidade de sementes de diferentes híbridos, que podem não apresentar o desempenho desejado, tanto na época normal de semeadura como na semeadura de safrinha. Visando contribuir para o esclarecimento do problema, este trabalho foi conduzido com o objetivo de avaliar os efeitos de ambientes de armazenamento sobre o potencial fisiológico de sementes de diferentes genótipos de milho, procurando identificar causas de possíveis alterações fisiológicas e diferenças em seu desempenho. Foram avaliadas sementes de três híbridos experimentais de milho, cada um representado por três lotes produzidos pela empresa Syngenta Seeds, armazenados durante quinze meses, em três ambientes: câmara fria e seca (10 ºC e 30 % de umidade relativa do ar), laboratório e ambiente controlado (20 ºC e 70 % de umidade relativa do ar). O desempenho das sementes foi avaliado em épocas trimestrais, por meio de testes de germinação, envelhecimento acelerado, frio e emergência de plântulas em campo. Foi também determinada a atividade dos sistemas enzimáticos superóxido dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), esterase (EST), malato desidrogenase (MDH), álcool desidrogenase (ADH), glutamato oxalacetato transaminase (GOT), glutamato desidrogenase (GTDH), -amilase (-AM) e sorbitol desidrogenase (SDH), por meio da técnica de eletroforese. Verificou-se que o potencial de armazenamento de sementes de diferentes genótipos de milho é avaliado, com segurança, associando-se resultados de testes de germinação e de vigor com avaliações da atividade de isoenzimas. Alterações em sistemas isoenzimáticos álcool desidrogenase, catalase, esterase, -amilase e sorbitol desidrogenase permitem identificar o progresso do processo de deterioração de sementes de milho e o estabelecimento de causas de diferenças no desempenho de genótipos e lotes de sementes. O armazenamento sob condições sub-ótimas de temperatura e umidade relativa do ar é adequado para promover diferenças na intensidade e velocidade de deterioração de sementes de genótipos de milho. / Seed storability is affected by several factors including genotype and environmental conditions. Corn seed producers are highly concerned with variations in seed longevity of different hybrids, resulting in lower performance than desired during the normal sowing season as much as during off season times. The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of storage conditions on the seed physiological potential of different corn genotypes to identify possible causes of changes in seed performance. Three experimental corn hybrids each represented by three seed lots produced by Syngenta Seeds were evaluated. Seeds were stored for fifteen months under three environments: cold and dry chamber (10ºC and 30% relative air humidity), laboratory, and controlled environment (20ºC and 70% relative air humidity). Seed performance was evaluated every three months by germination, accelerated aging and cold tests as well as field seedling emergence. Activity of the enzymatic systems superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), esterase (EST), malate dehydrogenase (MDH), alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), glutamate oxalacetate transaminase (GOT), glutamate dehydrogenase (GTDH), -amilase (-AM) and sorbitol dehydrogenase (SDH) was also determined using electrophoresis. The storability of corn seeds from different genotypes can be consistently evaluated by associating germination and vigor test results with isoenzymatic activity. Changes in alcohol dehydrogenase, catalase, esterase, -amilase and sorbital dehydrogenase isoenzymatic systems can identify the progress of seed deterioration in corn and establish causes of differences in performance among seed genotypes and lots. Storage under sub-optimal temperature and relative air humidity is an efficient procedure to provoke differences in intensity and speed of seed deterioration in corn seeds of different genotypes.
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The role of retinol dehydrogenase 10 in vitamin A metabolism

Farjo, Krysten Michelle. January 2009 (has links) (PDF)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Oklahoma. / Bibliography: leaves 150-172.

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