We previously identified an activity in the soluble fraction of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae that is a candidate for catalyzing the proteolytic maturation of farnesylated -CXXX precursor polypeptides. We describe here a 1259-fold purification of this activity by chromatography on DEAE-cellulose, hydroxylapatite, phenyl-Sepharose, and Sephacryl S-200. Sodium dodecyl sulfate gel electrophor...

•Endowing the capability of partly gel-sol transition to hydrogel•Exhibiting reversible appearance sol-lubricating layer triggered by UV/Vis light•Integrating responsive supramolecular network within polymer framework Supramolecular hydrogel with unique responding external stimuli has exhibited unprecedented superiority in constructing smart materials exceptional features, such as lubrication, ...

An increase in United States water pollution has been denoted over the past 30 years. With a rise in water pollution, enhanced filtration and heavy metal remediation methods are imperative. Membrane fouling, the process whereby extraneous particles deposit onto a membrane surface and degrade the membrane’s performance, is a major issue facing ultrafiltration. This study’s goals were to enhance ...