[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of peptide/protein self-assembly and aggregation by spectroscopic methods

MF Pignataro, MG Herrera, VI Dodero - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
The self-assembly of proteins is an essential process for a variety of cellular functions
including cell respiration, mobility and division. On the other hand, protein or peptide …

Proline mechanisms of stress survival

X Liang, L Zhang, SK Natarajan… - Antioxidants & redox …, 2013 - liebertpub.com
Significance: The imino acid proline is utilized by different organisms to offset cellular
imbalances caused by environmental stress. The wide use in nature of proline as a stress …

Delivery of bioactive molecules into the cell: the Trojan horse approach

GPH Dietz, M Bähr - Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience, 2004 - Elsevier
In recent years, vast amounts of data on the mechanisms of neural de-and regeneration
have accumulated. However, only in disproportionally few cases has this led to efficient …

Inhibition of protein aggregation in vitro and in vivo by a natural osmoprotectant

Z Ignatova, LM Gierasch - Proceedings of the National …, 2006 - National Acad Sciences
Small organic molecules termed osmolytes are harnessed by a variety of cell types in a wide
range of organisms to counter unfavorable physiological conditions that challenge protein …

Role of proline in pathogen and host interactions

SL Christgen, DF Becker - Antioxidants & redox signaling, 2019 - liebertpub.com
Significance: Proline metabolism has complex roles in a variety of biological processes,
including cell signaling, stress protection, and energy production. Proline also contributes to …

Osmolyte effects on protein stability and solubility: A balancing act between backbone and side-chains

M Auton, J Rösgen, M Sinev, LMF Holthauzen… - Biophysical …, 2011 - Elsevier
In adaptation biology the discovery of intracellular osmolyte molecules that in some cases
reach molar levels, raises questions of how they influence protein thermodynamics. We've …

Effect of additives on protein aggregation

H Hamada, T Arakawa, K Shiraki - Current pharmaceutical …, 2009 - ingentaconnect.com
This paper overviews solution additives that affect protein stability and aggregation during
refolding, heating, and freezing processes. Solution additives are mainly grouped into two …

A chemical-enhanced system for CRISPR-Based nucleic acid detection

Z Li, W Zhao, S Ma, Z Li, Y Yao, T Fei - Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 2021 - Elsevier
The CRISPR-based nucleic acid detection systems have shown great potential for point-of-
care testing of viral pathogens, especially in the context of COVID-19 pandemic. Here we …

Protein refolding assisted by self‐assembled nanogels as novel artificial molecular chaperone

Y Nomura, M Ikeda, N Yamaguchi, Y Aoyama… - FEBS …, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
Molecular chaperone‐like activity for protein refolding was investigated using nanogels of
self‐assembly of cholesterol‐bearing pullulan. Nanogels effectively prevented protein …

Effects of naturally occurring osmolytes on protein stability and solubility: issues important in protein crystallization

DW Bolen - Methods, 2004 - Elsevier
Protein solubility and stability are issues of consideration in attempts to crystallize proteins.
These two properties of proteins are also at issue in the cells of organisms that have …