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    α-Lactalbumin, a multifunction protein in milk, forms an enzyme complex with galactosyltransferase that catalyzes the last reaction in lactose synthesis.1 α-Lactalbumin has one Ca2+ binding site and several Zn2+ binding sites as well as many intermediary folding states, making it ideal for research involving the effects of cation binding on protein interactions as well as research on protein misfolding.1 α-Lactalbumin gives milk an antimicrobial property, making it important for infant health,…

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    molecular mechanism of invasion, survival and pathogenesis. F.alocis ATCC 35896 and D-62D strain have variation in their protein profile. F.alocis genome has a total of 15 different proteases. These proteases may be membrane bound or extracellular. Among membrane bound proteases CaaX proteases are present in both the strains. In S.gordonii these proteases are known to play a role in protein transportion and protection of bacteria from bacteriocins. Protease HMPREF0389_00122 is present in the…

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    Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids are large biological molecules that play a major role in relation to the structure and function in plants and animals. These organic molecules consist of many examples and functions. Each biological molecule has a unique function and emergent properties that helps contribute to the cellular structure in both plants and animals. These biological molecules are known as macromolecules because they are large and are composed of thousands of atoms.…

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    Junk Milk Research Paper

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    Skim milk delivers the high-quality protein you need for stronger bones and bigger guns. ARE CALORIES FROM FAT, PROTEIN, AND CARBS EQUAL? Scientists study how your body processes calories from different food sources. Which combo is the best for weight loss? Goat milk? If you're trying to put on muscle, you better. Whole milk was once a staple for guys who were packing away calories and moving massive amounts of iron in order to go from pencil neck to bull neck. These days we know enough to…

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    Coagulation Inhibitors

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    Coagulation Inhibitors Protein C plays crucial role in controlling anticoagulation and is a vitamin K-dependent serine protease (zymogen). Protein S (a vitamin K- dependent glycoprotein) acts as a cofactor for APC (activated protein C) [133]. Protein C and S slow the coagulation cascade with inactivating coagulation factors such as factor Va and VIIIa. Protein C and protein S are division of a feedback control mechanism, in which excess thrombin production causes protein C…

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    20 amino acids which we all need. If there is a lot of tryptophan made, then you turn off the enzymes that are involved in tryptophan synthesis by binding and causing a change in shape of the enzyme (negative feedback). In addition, repressors are proteins that bind to the operator and prevents expression of the gene. However, the repressor is unable to bind to the operator unless tryptophan is present, in which case the tryptophan is a corepressor which is a small molecule that binds to the…

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    Carbs Research Paper

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    Cells in the human body require many compounds to survive. The main substances found in all living organisms are a mix of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Each of these substances has a different niche as a part of the body, and all of them must either come from the diet or be created using other chemicals in the body. Functions of Carbs Carbohydrates are the preferred source of energy for most of the tissues in the body, including the nervous system and the heart.…

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    Gluten Benefits

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    dominates the protein in the majority of `premium ` feeds. Because protein as coined by the Greeks means ‘of the first importance” is the foundation of the feed. It is from protein that all tissue is developed and maintained. If the diet’s protein component is not sound, (and in the case of the carnivore it should be the very soundest possible) then the diet will be unsound and result in breakdowns among the animals that consume it. Since gluten is one of the two major sources of protein used by…

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    Yeast Expression

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    modification and secretory expression like in higher eukaryotes. An increasing number of yeast strains are available for protein expression that are said to increase the yield of the protein, improves the affinity tagging of the proteins, reduces protein breakdown, allows the addition of non-native amino acids (Selenomethionine) into the protein and defines the composition of N-glycan in the protein produced. Following are the existing genera of yeast…

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    separated from the cytoplasm by the outer and inner mitochondrial membrane.The outer membrane is porous and freely traversed by ions and small, uncharged molecules through pore-forming membrane proteins (porins), such as the voltage-dependent anion channel VDAC [19]. Any larger molecules, especially proteins, have to be imported by special translocases. Because of its porosity, there is no membrane potential across the outer membrane. By contrast, the inner membrane is a tight diffusion barrier…

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