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Tytuł:
Selected small molecules as inducers of pluripotency
Autorzy:
Baranek, Małgorzata
Markiewicz, Wojciech
Barciszewski, Jan
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1038727.pdf
Data publikacji:
2016
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
reprogramming
pluripotency
small molecules
iPSCs
Opis:
The general idea of regenerative medicine is to fix or replace tissues or organs with live and patient-specific implants. Pluripotent stem cells are capable of indefinite self-renewal and differentiation into all cell types of the body. An easily accessible source of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) may allow obtaining and culturing tissues in vitro. Many approaches in the methods leading to obtain iPSCs have been tested in order to limit immunogenicity and tumorigenesis, and to increase efficiency. One of the approaches causing pluripotency is usage of small molecule compounds. It would be of great importance to assess their specific properties and reveal their new capacity to induce pluripotent stem cells and to improve reprogramming efficiency. Identification of the epigenetic changes during cellular reprogramming will extend our understanding of stem cell biology and many therapeutic applications. In this paper we discuss mainly the nucleotide derivatives, already proven or for now only putative inducers of the cells' pluripotency, that modulate the epigenetic status of the cell.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2016, 63, 4; 709-716
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Trehalase as a possible marker of intestinal ischemia - reperfusion injury
Autorzy:
Tóth, Štefan
Pekárová, Tímea
Varga, Ján
Tomečková, Vladimíra
Lakyová, Lucia
Veselá, Jarmila
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1039542.pdf
Data publikacji:
2013
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
detection; injury; ischemia - reperfusion; small intestine; trehalase
Opis:
Background: Different pathological affections of the small intestine cause corresponding morphological and functional changes. The present study was aimed to assess intestinal trehalase activities during ischemia and following reperfusion, correlate them with the pathological changes and determine whether trehalase could be used as a biochemical marker of the intestinal ischemia, ischemia - reperfusion injury. Material and methods: Wistar rats, randomly divided into 5 experimental groups (IR) (each n=15), were subjected to one hour mesenteric ischemia followed by 0, 1, 4, 12 and 24 hours of reperfusion. As a control group sham operated animals were used (n=15). The activity of trehalase was determined using an adapted Dahlqwist method. The range of intestinal injury was determined using histological (histopathological injury index and goblet cell quantification) and immunohistochemical (Ki67, InSitu TUNEL) methods. Results: The highest activities of trehalase were recorded in the control group (C=4.42±0.373 μmol/mg/h). The most altered intestinal histology detected in group IR1 was accompanied by the lowest trehalase activity (IR1=0.97±0.209 μmol/mg/h; p < 0.001 C vs. IR1). Improved histological structure in the remaining reperfusion periods correlated with increase in trehalase activity. Almost normal mucosal histological architecture and 72% of the enzymatic activity were restored after 24 hours of reperfusion (IR24=3.20±0.266 μmol/mg/h; p < 0.01 IR1 vs. IR24). Conclusion: The correlation between intestinal histology and trehalase activities during intestinal injury has been shown. Trehalase activity is closely associated with the status of the histological architecture of the small intestine.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2013, 60, 3; 411-416
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
RNA interference and its role in the regulation of eucaryotic gene expression.
Autorzy:
Szweykowska-Kulińska, Zofia
Jarmołowski, Artur
Figlerowicz, Marek
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1043669.pdf
Data publikacji:
2003
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
gene silencing
small RNAs
RNAi
PTGS
quelling
Opis:
Several years ago it was discovered that plant transformation with a transcribed sense transgene could shut down the expression of a homologous endogenous gene. Moreover, it was shown that the introduction into the cell of dsRNA (double-stranded RNA) containing nucleotide sequence complementary to an mRNA sequence causes selective degradation of the latter and thus silencing of a specific gene. This phenomenon, called RNA interference (RNAi) was demonstrated to be present in almost all eukaryotic organisms. RNAi is also capable of silencing transposons in germ line cells and fighting RNA virus infection. Enzymes involved in this process exhibit high homology across species. Some of these enzymes are involved in other cellular processes, for instance developmental timing, suggesting strong interconnections between RNAi and other metabolic pathways. RNAi is probably an ancient mechanism that evolved to protect eukaryotic cells against invasive forms of nucleic acids.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2003, 50, 1; 217-229
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
When small RNAs become smaller: emerging functions of snoRNAs and their derivatives
Autorzy:
Mleczko, Anna
Bąkowska-Żywicka, Kamilla
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1038710.pdf
Data publikacji:
2016
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
small RNAs
snoRNAs
sdRNAs
microRNAs
regulatory RNAs
Opis:
Small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) are molecules located in the cell nucleolus and in Cajal bodies. Many scientific reports show that snoRNAs are not only responsible for modifications of other RNAs but also fulfill multiple other functions such as metabolic stress regulation or modulation of alternative splicing. Full-length snoRNAs as well as small RNAs derived from snoRNAs have been implied in human diseases such as cancer or Prader-Willi Syndrome. In this review we describe emerging, non-canonical roles of snoRNAs and their derivatives with the emphasis on their role in human diseases.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2016, 63, 4; 601-607
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
A comparison between the crystal and solution structures of Escherichia coli asparaginase II.
Autorzy:
Kozak, Maciej
Jurga, Stefan
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1043790.pdf
Data publikacji:
2002
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
structure in solution
small angle X-ray scattering
asparaginase
Opis:
The small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) pattern of the homotetrameric asparaginase II from Escherichia coli was measured in solution in conditions resembling those in which its crystal form was obtained and compared with that calculated from the crystallographic model. The radius of gyration measured by SAXS is about 5% larger and the maximum dimension in the distance distribution function about 12% larger than the corresponding value calculated from the crystal structure. A comparison of the experimental and calculated distance distribution functions suggests that the overall quaternary structure in the crystal and in solution are similar but that the homotetramer is less compact in solution than in the crystal.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2002, 49, 2; 509-513
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
The relationship between morphology and disaccharidase activity in ischemia- reperfusion injured intestine
Autorzy:
Varga, Ján
Tóth, Štefan
Tomečková, Vladimíra
Gregová, Kristína
Veselá, Jarmila
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1039672.pdf
Data publikacji:
2012
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
disaccharidase
morphology
small intestine
brush border
ischemic/reperfusion injury
Opis:
Background: Questions regarding functional markers characterizing injured intestines remain unanswered. Brush border disaccharidases are crucial for the functioning of the intestines. Aims: The study was designed to assess changes in disaccharidase activity (DA) following intestinal injury and to compare them with morphological changes. Methods: Wistar rats, randomly divided into six experimental groups (each n = 6), were subjected to different ischemic/reperfusion injury. One-hour mesenteric ischemia followed by reperfusion for 0, 1, 2, 4, 12 or 24 hours was induced. As a control group sham-operated animals were used (n = 6). Intestine morphology was evaluated using histopathological injury index (HII) and goblet cell (GC) detection. DA (sucrase and maltase) was studied in mucosal scrape or in entire intestinal wall samples. Results: Moderate morphological damage (HII, GC) after mesenteric ischemia was detected. Deepening of the injury was found during reperfusion with a maximum after two hours. Improved morphology with longer reperfusion confirmed reversible damage with almost normal mucosal structure after 24 hours of reperfusion. Similar pattern was observed when DA was measured. The lowest activity was detected after 2 hours of reperfusion followed by increasing activity in the subsequent reperfusion periods. Physiological values after 24 hours of reperfusion were seen only in samples of entire intestinal wall. Conclusions: Significant changes in intestinal DA were observed after intestinal ischemia/reperfusion injury. A similar pattern was seen for morphological characteristics. Although based on microscopic survey the intestine seems to be fairly regenerated, some functional limitation is expected to persist.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2012, 59, 4; 631-638
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
How the RNA isolation method can affect microRNA microarray results
Autorzy:
Podolska, Agnieszka
Kaczkowski, Bogumil
Litman, Thomas
Fredholm, Merete
Cirera, Susanna
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1039846.pdf
Data publikacji:
2011
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
microarray
microRNA isolation method
microRNA
small RNA fraction
pig
Opis:
The quality of RNA is crucial in gene expression experiments. RNA degradation interferes in the measurement of gene expression, and in this context, microRNA quantification can lead to an incorrect estimation. In the present study, two different RNA isolation methods were used to perform microRNA microarray analysis on porcine brain tissue. One method is a phenol-guanidine isothiocyanate-based procedure that permits isolation of total RNA. The second method, miRVana™ microRNA isolation, is column based and recovers the small RNA fraction alone. We found that microarray analyses give different results that depend on the RNA fraction used, in particular because some microRNAs appear very sensitive to the RNA isolation method. We conclude that precautions need to be taken when comparing microarray studies based on RNA isolated with different methods.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2011, 58, 4; 535-540
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Thermodynamic aspects of the self-assembly of DsrA, a small noncoding RNA from Escherichia coli
Autorzy:
Geinguenaud, Frédéric
Gesson, Maeva
Arluison, Véronique
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1039361.pdf
Data publikacji:
2014
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
DsrA
small noncoding RNA
nucleic acid self-assembly
RNA nanotechnology
Opis:
DsrA is an Escherichia coli small noncoding RNA that acts by base pairing to some mRNAs in order to control their translation and turnover. It was recently shown that DsrA is able to self-associate in a way similar to DNA and to build nanostructures. Although functional consequence of this RNA self-assembly in vivo is not yet understood, the formation of such an assemblage more than likely influences the noncoding RNA function. We report here for the first time the thermodynamic basis of this natural RNA self-assembly. In particular we show that assembling of the ribonucleic acid is enthalpy driven and that the versatility of the RNA molecule is important for the polymerisation; indeed, an equivalent DNA sequence is unable to make a nanoassembly. The origin of the difference is discussed herein.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2014, 61, 1; 179-184
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Small intestine bacterial overgrowth is frequent in cystic fibrosis: combined hydrogen and methane measurements are required for its detection
Autorzy:
Lisowska, Aleksandra
Wójtowicz, Jerzy
Walkowiak, Jarosław
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1040476.pdf
Data publikacji:
2009
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
cystic fibrosis
small intestine bacterial overgrowth
breath test
hydrogen
methane
Opis:
Introduction: Hydrogen breath test (BT) is commonly used as a diagnostic tool for the detection of small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). It was reported that colonic methane production is far more frequent in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients than in other subjects. Therefore, measuring exclusively hydrogen in the diagnostic breath test for diagnosing SIBO might be of limited value. We aimed to assess the usefulness of combined measurement of hydrogen and methane expiration for the diagnosis of SIBO in CF. Material and Methods: The study comprised 62 CF patients aged 5 to 18 years. Three-hundred-ninety subjects assessed due to gastrointestinal symptoms for the presence of SIBO served as a comparative group. In all subjects hydrogen/methane BT using glucose was performed. A positive BT was defined as fasting hydrogen ≥ 20 ppm or fasting methane ≥ 10 ppm or a rise of ≥ 12 ppm hydrogen or ≥ 6 ppm methane over baseline during the test. Results: In 23 (37.1%) CF patients and in 52 (13.3%) subjects from the comparative group abnormal BT results were found. In seven (11.3%) CF patients and 29 (7.4%) of the other subjects studied methane measurement allowed diagnosis of SIBO. Conclusions: Small intestine bacterial overgrowth is frequent in cystic fibrosis. For its detection in cystic fibrosis and other gastrointestinal patients, combined hydrogen and methane measurement instead of hydrogen breath test should be applied. Without the additional measurement of methane a significant percentage of SIBO will be missed.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2009, 56, 4; 631-634
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Clinical and prognostic value of hTERT mRNA expression in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer
Autorzy:
Zalewska-Ziob, Marzena
Dobija-Kubica, Katarzyna
Biernacki, Krzysztof
Adamek, Brygida
Kasperczyk, Janusz
Bruliński, Krzysztof
Ostrowska, Zofia
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1038550.pdf
Data publikacji:
2017
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
non-small-cell lung cancer
telomerase
hTERT expression
survival rate
prognosis
Opis:
Telomerase, undetectable in normal somatic cells, plays a critical role in carcinogenesis of the majority of human tumors including lung carcinoma. The aim of our study was to determine human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT) mRNA expression in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in order to estimate its usefulness as diagnostic and/or prognostic factor. hTERT expression was analyzed in a group of 12 females and 28 males with NSCLC using Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (QRT-PCR method) in cancerous and non-cancerous lung tissues. Results were analyzed according to clinical data and one-, two-, and five-year survival rates. hTERT expression in the cancerous tissue was significantly higher than in the lung parenchyma free from neoplasm infiltration (p<0.05). There was no significant association between hTERT expression in the tumor tissue and age, gender, grading or clinical stage. A significant difference in hTERT expression between two types of histopathological patterns (adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma) was detected (p=0.01). No association between hTERT expression in NSCLC specimens and survival rates was found. hTERT mRNA detection by QRT-PCR in tumor and corresponding cancer-free tissues can be used as a diagnostic marker in patients with NSCLC, but seems not to be a prognostic factor.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2017, 64, 4; 641-646
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
The Obg subfamily of bacterial GTP-binding proteins: essential proteins of largely unknown functions that are evolutionarily conserved from bacteria to humans.
Autorzy:
Czyż, Agata
Węgrzyn, Grzegorz
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1041458.pdf
Data publikacji:
2005
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
ribosomes
small GTP-binding proteins
gene expression
DNA repair
chromosomal functions
Opis:
Members of the Obg subfamily of small GTP-binding proteins (called Obg, CgtA, ObgE or YhbZ in different bacterial species) have been found in various prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, ranging from bacteria to humans. Although serious changes in phenotypes are observed in mutant bacteria devoid of Obg or its homologues, specific roles of these GTP-binding proteins remain largely unknown. Recent genetic and biochemical studies, as well as determination of the structures of Obg proteins from Bacillus subtilis and Thermus thermophilus, shed new light on the possible functions of the members of the Obg subfamily and may constitute a starting point for the elucidation of their exact biological role.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2005, 52, 1; 35-43
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in patients with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis
Autorzy:
Lisowska, Aleksandra
Kobelska-Dubiel, Natalia
Jankowska, Irena
Pawłowska, Joanna
Moczko, Jerzy
Walkowiak, Jarosław
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1039343.pdf
Data publikacji:
2014
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis
hydrogen-methane breath test
Opis:
Background & Aims: To date, no studies concerning the presence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in patients with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis were published. Based upon characteristic of progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis one can expect the coexistence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. The aim of the study was to assess the incidence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in patients with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis. Methods: 26 patients aged 8 to 25 years with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis were included in the study. Molecular analysis of ABCB11 gene was performed in the vast majority of patients. In all patients Z-score for body weight and height, biochemical tests (bilirubin, bile acid concentration, fecal fat excretion) were assessed. In all patients hydrogen-methane breath test was performed. Results: On the basis of first hydrogen-methane breath test, diagnosis of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth was confirmed in 9 patients (35%), 5 patients (19%) had borderline results. The second breath test was performed in 10 patients: in 3 patients results were still positive and 2 patients had a borderline result. The third breath test was conducted in 2 patients and positive results were still observed. Statistical analysis did not reveal any significant correlations between clinical, biochemical and therapeutic parameters in patients with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis and coexistence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Conclusions: Our results suggest that small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is frequent in patients with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis. Moreover, it seems that this condition has the tendency to persist or recur, despite the treatment.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2014, 61, 1; 103-107
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Role of Escherichia coli heat shock proteins IbpA and IbpB in protection of alcohol dehydrogenase AdhE against heat inactivation in the presence of oxygen
Autorzy:
Matuszewska, Ewelina
Kwiatkowska, Joanna
Ratajczak, Elżbieta
Kuczyńska-Wiśnik, Dorota
Laskowska, Ewa
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1040618.pdf
Data publikacji:
2009
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
AdhE
protein aggregation
protein oxidation
small heat shock proteins IbpA and IbpB
Opis:
Escherichia coli small heat shock proteins IbpA and IbpB are molecular chaperones that bind denatured proteins and facilitate their subsequent refolding by the ATP-dependent chaperones DnaK/DnaJ/GrpE and ClpB. In vivo, the lack of IbpA and IbpB proteins results in increased protein aggregation under severe heat stress or delayed removal of aggregated proteins at recovery temperatures. In this report we followed the appearance and removal of aggregated alcohol dehydrogenase, AdhE, in E. coli submitted to heat stress in the presence of oxygen. During prolonged incubation of cells at 50°C, when AdhE was progressively inactivated, we initially observed aggregation of AdhE and thereafter removal of aggregated AdhE. In contrast to previous studies, the lack of IbpA and IbpB did not influence the formation and removal of AdhE aggregates. However, in ΔibpAB cells AdhE was inactivated and oxidized faster than in wild type strain. Our results demonstrate that IbpA and IbpB protected AdhE against thermal and oxidative inactivation, providing that the enzyme remained soluble. IbpA and IbpB were dispensable for the processing of irreversibly damaged and aggregated AdhE.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2009, 56, 1; 55-61
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Prospects for p53-based cancer therapy.
Autorzy:
Stokłsa, Tomasz
Gołąb, Jakub
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1041406.pdf
Data publikacji:
2005
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
missense mutations
cancer
p53
stress response
small molecule inhibitors
tumor suppressor
Opis:
The p53 tumor suppressor plays the role of a cellular hub which gathers stress signals such as damage to DNA or hypoxia and translates them into a complex response. p53 exerts its action mainly as a potent transcription factor. The two major outcomes of p53 activity are highlighted: cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. During malignant transformation p53 or p53-pathway related molecules are disabled extremely often. Mutations in p53 gene are present in every second human tumor. A mutant form of p53 may not only negate the wild type p53 function but may play additional role in tumor progression. Therefore p53 represents a relatively unique and specific target for anticancer drug design. Current approaches include several different molecules able to restore p53 wild-type conformation and activity. Such small molecule drugs hold great promise in treating human tumors with dysfunction of p53 pathway in the near future.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2005, 52, 2; 321-328
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Targeting BACE with small inhibitory nucleic acids - a future for Alzheimers disease therapy?
Autorzy:
Nawrot, Barbara
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1043280.pdf
Data publikacji:
2004
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
β-amyloid peptide
deoxyribozymes
small interfering RNAs
hammerhead ribozymes
Alzheimer's disease
β-secretase
Opis:
β-Secretase, a β-site amyloid precursor protein (APP) cleaving enzyme (BACE), participates in the secretion of β-amyloid peptides (Aβ), the major components of the toxic amyloid plaques found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD). According to the amyloid hypothesis, accumulation of Aβ is the primary influence driving AD pathogenesis. Lowering of Aβ secretion can be achieved by decreasing BACE activity rather than by down-regulation of the APP substrate protein. Therefore, β-secretase is a primary target for anti-amyloid therapeutic drug design. Several approaches have been undertaken to find an effective inhibitor of human β-secretase activity, mostly in the field of peptidomimetic, non-cleavable substrate analogues. This review describes strategies targeting BACE mRNA recognition and its down-regulation based on the antisense action of small inhibitory nucleic acids (siNAs). These include antisense oligonucleotides, catalytic nucleic acids - ribozymes and deoxyribozymes - as well as small interfering RNAs (siRNAs). While antisense oligonucleotides were first used to identify an aspartyl protease with β-secretase activity, all the strategies now demonstrate that siNAs are able to inhibit BACE gene expression in a sequence-specific manner, measured both at the level of its mRNA and at the level of protein. Moreover, knock-down of BACE reduces the intra- and extracellular population of Aβ40 and Aβ42 peptides. An anti-amyloid effect of siNAs is observed in a wide spectrum of cell lines as well as in primary cortical neurons. Thus targeting BACE with small inhibitory nucleic acids may be beneficial for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and for future drug design.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2004, 51, 2; 431-444
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
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