Pax genes are defined by the presence of a paired box that encodes a DNA-binding domain of 128 amino acids. They are involved in the development of the central nervous system, organogenesis, and oncogenesis. The known Pax genes are divided into five groups within two supergroups. By means of a novel combination of evolutionary analysis, in vitro binding assays and in vivo functional analyses, w...

A considerable body of evidence suggests the involvement of serotonin neurotransmission in the pathogenesis of panic disorder. Research on pathways and functions of tryptophan, an essential amino acid converted into serotonin, may advance our understanding of serotonergic actions in panic disorder and related phenomena. The investigative approaches in this field include manipulations of tryptop...

Pigs were raised on six isotopically controlled diets to examine the dietary macronutrients used in the synthesis of bulk bone biochemical components (apatite, collagen and lipids) and individual compounds (bone fatty acids, cholesterol and amino acids from collagen). δ13C values of apatite and bulk bone lipids reflected those of the whole diet, with Capatite-whole diet = 10.2 ± 1.3‰ and Cbone ...

Background: Biostimulants are amino acids and organic components, which can play main role in the plant growth and dry matter accumulation. Objective: Determine the influence of foliar application of active amino acids on quality and quantity yield of Melissa officinalis L. Methods: This study was conducted in a research farm at the institute of medicinal plants on the base of randomized ...

1. By taking advantage of the low metabolic rate of the alligator, it was possible to study the effect of insulin on the rate at which each of a large group of amino acids was utilized in vivo. 2. 'Amino acid tolerances' of both isomers of amino acids were determined in the alligator and in the rat by the injection of 10 m-moles/kg. followed by analyses of plasma amino acids at frequent interva...

Background and Aims: Amino acids have different effects on the growth of some dermatophytes. Some may increase whereas others maydecrease their growth. The concentration of some amino acids is also an important factor for their effects. Materials and Methods: To investigate the effects of L-amino acids on the growth of six species of dermatophytes including Epidermophyton floccosum, Microspor...

BACKGROUND Stunting affects about one-quarter of children under five worldwide. The pathogenesis of stunting is poorly understood. Nutritional interventions have had only modest effects in reducing stunting. We hypothesized that insufficiency in essential amino acids may be limiting the linear growth of children. METHODS We used a targeted metabolomics approach to measure serum amino acids, g...

Abstract Humpback grouper ( Cromileptes altivelis ) commonly known as rat is one type of marine fish that has high nutritional value but rarely used a fishery product. In this study, we investigated the proximate content and types amino acids found in flesh humpback ). The method study was results showed contained 27.59% protein, 0.87% ash, 59.67% water, 7.25% fat, 4.63% carbohydrates. Meat con...

In previous studies, 1 day-old mouse brain incubated with uniformly labeled C14-glucose was shown to incorporate significant amounts of radioactivity into the “protein” fraction (1). All of the non-essential amino acids except proline and all of the essential ones except threonine were radioactive and had roughly comparable specific activities (2). The turnover was of such a magnitude as to ind...