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Cloning and characterization of a novel cold-active glycoside hydrolase family 1 enzyme with beta-glucosidase, beta-fucosidase and beta-galactosidase activities.
PublicationBackground: Cold-active enzymes, sourced from cold-adapted organisms, are characterized by high catalytic efficiencies at low temperatures compared with their mesophilic counterparts, which have poor activity. This property makes them advantageous for biotechnology applications as it: (i) saves energy costs, (ii) shortens the times for processes operated at low temperatures, (iii) protects thermosensitive substrates or products...
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Novel Lytic Enzyme of Prophage Origin from Clostridium botulinum E3 Strain Alaska E43 with Bactericidal Activity against Clostridial Cells
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Crystal structure and initial characterization of a novel archaeal-like Holliday junction-resolving enzyme from Thermus thermophilus phage Tth15-6
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Molecular Characterization of a DNA Polymerase from Thermus thermophilus MAT72 Phage vB_Tt72: A Novel Type-A Family Enzyme with Strong Proofreading Activity
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Ambulatory Systolic Blood Pressure is Related to the Deletion Allele of the Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme Gene in Young Normotensives with Parental History of Hypertension
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Enzyme and Biological Activities of the Water Extracts from the Plants Aesculus hippocastanum, Olea europaea and Hypericum perforatum That Are Used as Folk Remedies in Turkey
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Two small RNAs conserved in Enterobacteriaceae provide intrinsic resistance to antibiotics targeting the cell wall biosynthesis enzyme glucosamine-6-phosphate synthase
PublicationFormation of glucosamine-6-phosphate GlcN6P) by enzyme GlcN6P synthase (GlmS) represents the first step in bacterial cell envelope synthesis. In Escherichia coli, expression of glmS is controlled by small RNAs (sRNAs) GlmY and GlmZ. GlmZ activates the glmS mRNA by base-pairing. When not required, GlmZ is bound by adapter protein RapZ and recruited to cleavage by RNase E inactivating the sRNA. The homologous sRNA GlmY activates...
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Comparative Effects of Native and Defatted Flaxseeds on Intestinal Enzyme Activity and Lipid Metabolism in Rats Fed a High-Fat Diet Containing Cholic Acid
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Combined Effect of Sonication and Acid Whey on Antioxidant and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitory Activities of Peptides Obtained from Dry-Cured Pork Loin
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Toxoplasma gondii: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay using different fragments of recombinant microneme protein 1 (MIC1) for detection of immunoglobulin G antibodies
PublicationTrzy rekombinantowe fragmenty białka antygenowego MIC1 Toxoplasma gondii (r-MIC1ex2, r-MIC1ex34 i r-MIC1) zostały wyprodukowane jako białka fuzyjne (zawierające dwie domeny oligohistydynowe na N- i C-końcu) w komórkach bakteryjnych Escherichia coli. Homogenne preparaty antygenów rekombinantowych otrzymane z zastosowaniem jednoetapowego oczyszczania metodą chromatografii metalopowinowactwa, wykorzystano następnie do immunoidentyfikacji...
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Highly Specific Substrates of Proteinase 3 Containing 3-(2-Benzoxazol-5-yl)-l-alanine and Their Application for Detection of This Enzyme in Human Serum
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Enzyme immobilization on carriers as a way of directed modification of biocatalysator properties Immobilizacja enzymów na nośnikach sposobem na ukierunkowaną modyfikację właściwości biokatalizatorów
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Molecular Characterization of a Novel Lytic Enzyme LysC from Clostridium intestinale URNW and Its Antibacterial Activity Mediated by Positively Charged N-Terminal Extension
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Selectivity Tuning by Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NADESs) for Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Cytinus hypocistis—Studies of Antioxidative, Enzyme-Inhibitive Properties and LC-MS Profiles
PublicationIn the present study, the extracts of Cytinus hypocistis (L.) L using both traditional solvents (hexane, ethyl acetate, dichloromethane, ethanol, ethanol/water, and water) and natural deep eutectic solvents (NADESs) were investigated in terms of their total polyphenolic contents and antioxidant and enzyme-inhibitive properties. The extracts were found to possess total phenolic and total flavonoid contents in the ranges of 26.47–186.13...
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DNA modification by 1-nitroacridine derivatives. Comparison of 32P-Postlabeling and restriction enzyme analysis method for the detection of DNA adducts formed by 1-nitroacridines C-1748 and C-857
Publication4-podstawione 1-nitroakrydyny reprezentują nową grupę pochodnych akrydyny, zsyntetyzowanych na Politechnice Gdańskiej. Metoda 32P-postlabellingu wykazała, że pochodne C-1748 i C-857 tworzą od 4-6 adduktów DNA w systemie komórkowym i bezkomórkowym o innym rozkładzie plam chromatograficznych, jednakże niezależnym od zastosowanego systemu aktywacyjnego. Metoda enzymatycznej analizy restrykcyjnej pozwoliła natomiast śledzić kinetykę...
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The Development of Toxoplasma gondii Recombinant Trivalent Chimeric Proteins as an Alternative to Toxoplasma Lysate Antigen (TLA) in Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for the Detection of Immunoglobulin G (IgG) in Small Ruminants
PublicationThis study presents an evaluation of seventeen newly produced recombinant trivalent chimeric proteins (containing the same immunodominant fragment of SAG1 and SAG2 of Toxoplasma gondii antigens, and an additional immunodominant fragment of one of the parasite antigens, such as AMA1, GRA1, GRA2, GRA5, GRA6, GRA7, GRA9, LDH2, MAG1, MIC1, MIC3, P35, and ROP1) as a potential alternative to the whole-cell tachyzoite lysate (TLA) used...
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The Development of Toxoplasma gondii Recombinant Trivalent Chimeric Proteins as an Alternative to Toxoplasma Lysate Antigen (TLA) in Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for the Detection of Immunoglobulin G (IgG) in Small Ruminants
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Ageing-Time Dependent Changes of Angiotensin I-Converting Enzyme-Inhibiting Activity of Protein Hydrolysates Obtained from Dry-Cured Pork Loins Inoculated with Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria
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In vitro enzyme kinetics and NMR-based product elucidation for glutathione S-conjugation of the anticancer unsymmetrical bisacridine C-2028 in liver microsomes and cytosol: major role of glutathione S-transferase M1-1 isoenzyme
PublicationThis work is the next step in studying the interplay between C-2028 (anticancer-active unsymmetrical bisacridine developed in our group) and the glutathione S-transferase/glutathione (GST/GSH) system. Here, we analyzed the concentration- and pH-dependent GSH conjugation of C-2028 in rat liver microsomes and cytosol. We also applied three recombinant human GST isoenzymes, which altered expression was found in various tumors. The...
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Effect of furfural on the enzyme activity during enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose isolated from poplar wood (Populus sp.) Wpływ furfuralu na aktywność enzymu podczas hydrolizy celulozy wyodrębnionej z drewna topoli (Populus sp.)
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A new Thermus sp. class-IIS enzyme subfamily: isolation of a ''twin'' endo nuclease TspDTI with a novel specificity 5´-ATGAA(N11/9)-3´, related to TspGWI, Taqll and Tth111II. 5´-ATGAA(N11/9)-3´, spokrewnionej z TspGWI, TaqII i Tth111II.
PublicationOdkryto i scharakteryzowano nową subrodzinę enzymów klasy IIS z Thermus sp.
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Determination of phenol biodegradation pathways in three psychrotolerant yeasts, Candida subhashii A011, Candida oregonensis B021 and Schizoblastosporion starkeyi-henricii L012, isolated from Rucianka peatland
PublicationIn this study, three psychrotolerant phenol-degrading yeast strains Candida subhashii (strain A011), Candida oregonenis (strain B021) and Schizoblastosporion starkeyi-henricii (strain L012) isolated from Rucianka peatland were examined to determine which alternative metabolic pathway for phenol biodegradation is used by these microorganisms. All yeast strains were cultivated in minimal salt medium supplemented with phenol at 500,...
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Induction of secondary metabolite production in transformated callus of Ammi majus L. grown after electromagnetic treatment of culture medium
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań, których celem było zbadanie wpływu elicytacji przy użyciu ADR-4, na produkcję metabolitów wtórnych. Elicytacja ADR-4 zwiększyła 2-krotnie zawartość bergaptenu. Porównano również efektywność 3 technik ekstrakcyjnych stosowanych do izolacji feuranokumaryn, kumaryn i ich glikozydów z kalusa A.majus. Ekstrakcja przy użyciu techniki ASE okazała się najbardziej efektywna.
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In vitro fermentation of new modified starch preparations—changes of microstructure and bacterial end-products
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Immobilization of thermostable beta glucosidase from Sulfolobus shibatae by cross-linking with transglutaminase
PublicationOpracowano metodę immobilizacji termostabilnej beta-glukozydazy przez katalizowane transglutaminazą sieciowanie na nośniku krzemionkowym. Aktywność uzyskanego preparatu wynosi 3883 U/g nośnika. Największą wydajność unieruchamiania uzyskano w temperaturze 50C, przy pH 5,0. Immobilizacja prawie nie zmieniała optymalnego pH działania enzymu, który uzyskiwał największą aktywność w temperaturze 98C. Badania w reaktorze kolumnowym wykazały...
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Antarctic, cold-adapted beta-galactosidase of Pseudoalteromonas sp. 22b as an effective tool for alkyl galactopyranosides synthesis
PublicationPrzedstawione jest zastosowanie arktycznej beta-galaktozydazy Pseudoalteromonas sp. 22b do katalizy syntezy alkilowych galaktopyranozydów. Njwyższą wydajność syntezy uzyskuje się przy pH 6-9 i 10-30% stężenia wody. Podobnie jak dla mezofilnych beta-galaktozydaz enzym antarktyczny syntetyzował najwydajniej kiedy reakcja przebiega w mieszaninie buforu i rozpuszczalnika organiczego (poniżej 50%, v/v).
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Stimulation of antibacterial napthoquinones and flavonoids accumulation in carnivorous plants grown in vitro by addition of elicitors
PublicationRośliny owadożerne (D. muscipula, D. capensis) zawierają dwie grupy farmakologicznie czynnych substancji - naftochinony: plumbagina, ramentaceon, oraz flawonoidy: kwercetyna i mirycetyna. Na wzrost akumulacji tychże substancji w tkankach roślin owadożernych ma wpływ dodatek elicytora. Zbadano wpływ następujących elicytorów na zawartość metabolitów o znaczeniu farmaceutycznym: kwas jaśminowy oraz lizat Agrobacterium rhizogenes....
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Gates of Enzymes
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Inter Applied Chemistry Programme 6 A practical approach to novel industrial enzymes Dr Natasha Bozic
e-Learning CoursesInter Applied Chemistry Programme 6 - A practical approach to novel industrial enzymes Dr Natasha Bozic The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the technologies of industrial enzymes discovery and manufacturing and to provide in depth insight about the advantages of using enzyme preparations in industry. Lectures will cover the common workflows of industrial enzymology including following topics: general enzyme...
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Soil enzymes in a changing climate
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Inhibitors of glucosamine-6-phosphate synthase as potential antimicrobials or antidiabetics – synthesis and properties
PublicationGlucosamine-6-phosphate synthase (GlcN-6-P synthase) is known as a promising target for antimicrobial agents and antidiabetics. Several compounds of natural or synthetic origin have been identified as inhibitors of this enzyme. This set comprises highly selective L-glutamine, amino sugar phosphate or transition state intermediate cis-enolamine analogues. Relatively low antimicrobial activity of these inhibitors, poorly penetrating...
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Recent progress in the development of steroid sulfatase inhibitors – examples of the novel and most promising compounds from the last decade
PublicationThe purpose of this review article is to provide an overview of recent achievements in the synthesis of novel steroid sulfatase (STS) inhibitors. STS is a crucial enzyme in the biosynthesis of active hormones (including estrogens and androgens) and, therefore, represents an extremely attractive molecular target for the development of hormone-dependent cancer therapies. The inhibition of STS may effectively reduce the availability...
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Novel amides of mycophenolic acid and some heterocyclic derivatives as immunosuppressive agents
PublicationThe group of new amide derivatives of mycophenolic acid (MPA) and selected heterocyclic amines was synthesised as potential immunosuppressive agents functioning as inosine-5'-monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) uncompetitive inhibitors. The synthesis employed uronium-type activating system (TBTU/HOBt/DIPEA) while or phosphonic acid anhydride method (T3P/Py) facilitating amides to be obtained in moderate to excellent yields without...
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New potent steroid sulphatase inhibitors based on 6-(1-phenyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)naphthalen-2-yl sulphamate derivatives
PublicationIn the present work, we report a new class of potent steroid sulphatase (STS) inhibitors based on 6-(1-phenyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)naphthalen-2-yl sulphamate derivatives. Within the set of new STS inhibitors, 6-(1-(1,2,3-trifluorophenyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)naphthalen-2-yl sulphamate 3L demonstrated the highest activity in the enzymatic assay inhibiting the STS activity to 7.98% at 0.5 µM concentration. Furthermore, to verify...
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Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of novel N-phosphorylated and O-phosphorylated tacrine derivatives as potential drugs against Alzheimer’s disease
PublicationIn this work, we designed, synthesised and biologically investigated a novel series of 14N- and O-phosphorylated tacrine derivatives as potential anti-Alzheimer’s disease agents. In the reaction of 9-chlorotacrine and corresponding diamines/aminoalkylalcohol we obtained diamino and aminoalkylhydroxy tacrine derivatives. Next, the compounds were acid to give final products 6–13 and 16–21 that were characterised by 1H, 13 C, 31P...
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Synthesis of the inosine 5′-monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) inhibitors
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Antiglycoxidative properties of amantadine – a systematic review and comprehensive in vitro study
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Novel synthesis scheme and in vitro antimicrobial evaluation of a panel of (E)-2-aryl-1-cyano-1-nitroethenes
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Flavonoids as inhibitors of human neutrophil elastase
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Flavonoids as tyrosinase inhibitors in in silico and in vitro models: basic framework of SAR using a statistical modelling approach
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Synthesis of the inosine 5'-monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) inhibitors
PublicationIn this review are summrized newly described IMPDH inhibitors. The article concerns both synthetic pathways and biological activities of the most promising compounds.
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Chemical reactivity and antimicrobial activity of N-substituted maleimides
PublicationZsyntezowano kilkanaście N-podstawionych maleimidów, zawierających w swojej strukturze podstawniki o różnej wielkości i polarności.Maleimidy o charakterze obojętnym wykazywały silny efekt przeciwgrzybowy; ich aktywność przeciwbakteryjna była zróżnicowana. Niską aktywność przeciwbakteryjną, ale wysoką aktywność cytostatyczną stwierdzono dla maleimidów o charakterze zasadowym. Reaktywność chemiczna i lipofilowość miały wpływ na aktywność...
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The synthesis and biological activity of lipophilic derivatives of bicine conjugated with n3-(4-methoxyfumaroyl)-l-2,3-diaminopropanoic acid(fmdp) - an inhibitor of glucosamine-6-phosphate synthase
PublicationOtrzymano serię pochodnych bicyny połączonych z inhibitorem syntazy glukozamino-6-fosforanu (fmdp)oraz zbadano ich właściwości lipofilowe i aktywność przeciwgrzybową. otrzymane związki charakteryzowały się wyższą llipofilowością niż fmdp. wszystkie otrzymane związki wykazywały także wyższą aktywność przeciwgrzybową niż fmdp.
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Palindromic carbazole derivatives: unveiling their antiproliferative effect via topoisomerase II catalytic inhibition and apoptosis induction
PublicationHuman DNA topoisomerases are essential for crucial cellular processes, including DNA replication, transcription, chromatin condensation, and maintenance of its structure. One of the significant strategies employed in cancer treatment involves the inhibition of a specific type of topoisomerase, known as topoisomerase II (Topo II). Carbazole derivatives, recognised for their varied biological activities, have recently become a significant...
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Synthesis and biological activity of ester derivatives of mycophenolic acid and acridines/acridones as potential immunosuppressive agents
PublicationImproved derivatives of mycophenolic acid (MPA) are necessary to reduce the frequency of adverse effects, this drug exerts in treated patients. In this study, MPA was coupled with N-(x-hydroxyalkyl)-9-acridone-4-carboxamides or N-(x-hydroxyalkyl)acridine-4-carboxamides to give respective ester conjugates upon Yamaguchi protocol. This esterification required protection of phenol group in MPA. Designed conjugates revealed higher...
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9,10-Dioxoanthracenyldithiocarbamates effectively inhibit the proliferation of non-small cell lung cancer by targeting multiple protein tyrosine kinases
PublicationAnthraquinones have attracted considerable interest in the realm of cancer treatment owing to their potent anticancer properties. This study evaluates the potential of a series of new anthraquinone derivatives as anticancer agents for non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The compounds were subjected to a range of tests to assess their cytotoxic and apoptotic properties, ability to inhibit colony formation, pro-DNA damage functions,...
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Development of potent and effective SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitors based on maleimide analogs for the potential treatment of COVID-19
PublicationIn the present work, we report a new series of potent SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease (Mpro) inhibitors based on maleimide derivatives. The inhibitory activities were tested in an enzymatic assay using recombinant Mpro (3CL Protease from coronavirus SARS-CoV-2). Within the set of new Mpro inhibitors, 6e demonstrated the highest activity in the enzymatic assay with an IC50 value of 8.52 ± 0.44 mM. The IC50 value for Nirmatrelvir (PF-07321332,...
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Enzymes of UDP-GlcNAc biosynthesis in yeast
PublicationD-glukozamina stanowi ważny składnik budulcowy głównych elementów strukturalnych grzybowej ściany komórkowej: chityny, chitozanu i mannoprotein. Inne aminocukry, takie jak D-mannozamina i D-galaktozamina, stosunkowo powszechne w komórkach wyższych organizmów eukariotycznych, rzadko występują u grzybów i są praktycznie nieobecne w komórkach drożdży i drożdżaków. Zawierający glukozaminę nukleotyd cukrowy UDP-GlcNAc jest syntezowany...
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Enzymes of the lysine biosynthetic pathway as targets for antifungals ?
PublicationSystemic infections caused by human pathogenic fungi in immunocompromized patients continue to be one of the important clinical problems. Limited availability of safe and efficacious antifungal chemotherapeutics and emerging resistance to existing drugs stimulates search for novel molecular targets for antifungals. The α-aminoadipate pathway (AAP) of L-lysine biosynthesis is unique in fungi and thus has been so far considered...
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Some applications of thermophiles and their enzymes for protein processing
PublicationPrzedstawiono charakterystykę, właściwości oraz możliwości zastosowań enzymów proteolitycznych wytwarzanych przez termofile. Zaletą tych biokatalizatorów jest między innymi duża odporność na działanie rozpuszczalników organicznych, detergentów i innych czynników denaturujących białka oraz mała wrażliwość na zmiany pH. Dokonano też przeglądu czynników powodujących dużą stabilność proteaz z termofili.