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Volume 333, Issue 3

August 1998

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ISSN 0264-6021

EISSN 1470-8728

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Chemokines: understanding their role in T-lymphocyte biology

Stephen G. WARD; John WESTWICK

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 457–470.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Chemokines: understanding their role in T-lymphocyte biology

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Phosphoinositide 3-kinase: the key switch mechanism in insulin signalling

Peter R. SHEPHERD; Dominic J. WITHERS; Kenneth SIDDLE

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 471–490.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Phosphoinositide 3-kinase: the key switch mechanism in insulin signalling

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Characterization of human and rat brain myristoyl-CoA:protein N-myristoyltransferase: evidence for an alternative splice variant of the enzyme

R. A. Jeffrey McILHINNEY; Kate YOUNG; Mark EGERTON; Roger CAMBLE; Ann WHITE; Mikhail SOLOVIEV

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 491–495.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Characterization of human and rat brain myristoyl-CoA:protein N-myristoyltransferase: evidence for an alternative splice variant of the enzyme

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Prenylation of Rab8 GTPase by type I and type II geranylgeranyl transferases

Amy L. WILSON; Robert A. ERDMAN; Flavia CASTELLANO; William A. MALTESE

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 497–504.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Prenylation of Rab8 GTPase by type I and type II geranylgeranyl transferases

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Stimulation of neuropeptide Y gene expression by brain-derived neurotrophic factor requires both the phospholipase Cγ and Shc binding sites on its receptor, TrkB

Alan G. WILLIAMS; Andrew C. HARGREAVES; Frank J. GUNN-MOORE; Jeremy M. TAVARÉ

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 505–509.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Stimulation of neuropeptide Y gene expression by brain-derived neurotrophic factor requires both the phospholipase Cγ and Shc binding sites on its receptor, TrkB

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Different Sp1 family members differentially affect transcription from the human elongation factor 1 A-1 gene promoter

S⊘ren J. NIELSEN; Morten PRÆSTEGAARD; Helle F. J. ØRGENSEN; Brian F. C. CLARK

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 511–517.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Different Sp1 family members differentially affect transcription from the human elongation factor 1 A-1 gene promoter

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Evidence for roles of radicals in protein oxidation in advanced human atherosclerotic plaque

Shanlin FU; Michael J. DAVIES; Roland STOCKER; Roger T. DEAN

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 519–525.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Evidence for roles of radicals in protein oxidation in advanced human atherosclerotic plaque

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Trypanosoma cruzi has not lost its S-adenosylmethionine decarboxylase: characterization of the gene and the encoded enzyme

Kent PERSSON; Lena ÅSLUND; Birgitta GRAHN; Jens HANKE; Olle HEBY

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 527–537.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Trypanosoma cruzi has not lost its S-adenosylmethionine decarboxylase: characterization of the gene and the encoded enzyme

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Evaluation of the stoichiometry and energetics of carbohydrate binding to Ricinus communis agglutinin: a calorimetric study

Shalini SHARMA; Satish BHARADWAJ; Avadhesha SUROLIA; Sunil Kumar PODDER

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 539–542.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Evaluation of the stoichiometry and energetics of carbohydrate binding to Ricinus communis agglutinin: a calorimetric study

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Tryprostatin A, a specific and novel inhibitor of microtubule assembly

Takeo USUI; Masuo KONDOH; Cheng-Bin CUI; Tadanori MAYUMI; Hiroyuki OSADA

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 543–548.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Tryprostatin A, a specific and novel inhibitor of microtubule assembly

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Discrimination of two amino acid transport activities in 4F2 heavy chain- expressing Xenopus laevis oocytes

Angelika BRÖER; Bernd HAMPRECHT; Stefan BRÖER

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 549–554.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Discrimination of two amino acid transport activities in 4F2 heavy chain- expressing Xenopus laevis oocytes

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Native rat kidney mineralocorticoid receptor is a phosphoprotein whose transformation to a DNA-binding form is induced by phosphatases

Mario D. GALIGNIANA

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 555–563.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Native rat kidney mineralocorticoid receptor is a phosphoprotein whose transformation to a DNA-binding form is induced by phosphatases

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4-Aminobutyrate (GABA) transporters from the amine-polyamine-choline superfamily: substrate specificity and ligand recognition profile of the 4-aminobutyrate permease from Bacillus subtilis

Casey E. BRECHTEL; Steven C. KING

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 565–571.

Abstract

View Articletitled, 4-Aminobutyrate (GABA) transporters from the amine-polyamine-choline superfamily: substrate specificity and ligand recognition profile of the 4-aminobutyrate permease from Bacillus subtilis

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CD23 (Fc∊RII) release from cell membranes is mediated by a membrane-bound metalloprotease

Ariane E. MAROLEWSKI; Derek R. BUCKLE; Gary CHRISTIE; David L. EARNSHAW; Pearl L. FLAMBERG; Lisa A. MARSHALL; David G. SMITH; Ruth J. MAYER

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 573–579.

Abstract

View Articletitled, CD23 (Fc∊RII) release from cell membranes is mediated by a membrane-bound metalloprotease

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Stimulation of multiple mitogen-activated protein kinase sub-families by oxidative stress and phosphorylation of the small heat shock protein, HSP25/27, in neonatal ventricular myocytes

Angela CLERK; Ashour MICHAEL; Peter H. SUGDEN

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 581–589.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Stimulation of multiple mitogen-activated protein kinase sub-families by oxidative stress and phosphorylation of the small heat shock protein, HSP25/27, in neonatal ventricular myocytes

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Microvesicle release is associated with extensive protein tyrosine dephosphorylation in platelets stimulated by A23187 or a mixture of thrombin and collagen

Jean-Max PASQUET; Jeanne DACHARY-PRIGENT; Alan T. NURDEN

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 591–599.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Microvesicle release is associated with extensive protein tyrosine dephosphorylation in platelets stimulated by A23187 or a mixture of thrombin and collagen

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Orientation of sugars bound to the principal C-type carbohydrate-recognition domain of the macrophage mannose receptor

Paul G. HITCHEN; Nicholas P. MULLIN; Maureen E. TAYLOR

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 601–608.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Orientation of sugars bound to the principal C-type carbohydrate-recognition domain of the macrophage mannose receptor

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Effects of phosphorylation on function of the Rad GTPase

Julie S. MOYERS; Jianhua ZHU; C. Ronald KAHN

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 609–614.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effects of phosphorylation on function of the Rad GTPase

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T-cell-receptor signalling in inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor (IP3R) type-1-deficient mice: is IP3R type 1 essential for T-cell-receptor signalling?

Junji HIROTA; Masashi BABA; Mineo MATSUMOTO; Teiichi FURUICHI; Kiyoshi TAKATSU; Katsuhiko MIKOSHIBA

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 615–619.

Abstract

View Articletitled, T-cell-receptor signalling in inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor (IP3R) type-1-deficient mice: is IP3R type 1 essential for T-cell-receptor signalling?

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Linear and cyclic peptides as substrates and modulators of P-glycoprotein: peptide binding and effects on drug transport and accumulation

Frances J. SHAROM; Peihua LU; Ronghua LIU; Xiaohong YU

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 621–630.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Linear and cyclic peptides as substrates and modulators of P-glycoprotein: peptide binding and effects on drug transport and accumulation

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The broad specificity of dominant inhibitory protein kinase C mutants infers a common step in phosphorylation

Pilar GARCIA-PARAMIO; Yolanda CABRERIZO; Frederic BORNANCIN; Peter J. PARKER

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 631–636.

Abstract

View Articletitled, The broad specificity of dominant inhibitory protein kinase C mutants infers a common step in phosphorylation

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Loop III region of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) B-chain mediates binding to PDGF receptors and heparin

Donna SCHILLING; James D. REID, IV; Andrea HUJER; Dewey MORGAN; Edward DEMOLL; Paul BUMMER; Robert A. FENSTERMAKER; David M. KAETZEL

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 637–644.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Loop III region of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) B-chain mediates binding to PDGF receptors and heparin

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Differential regulation of the retinoblastoma family of proteins during cell proliferation and differentiation

Judit GARRIGA; Ana LIMÓN; Xavier MAYOL; Sushil G. RANE; Jeffrey H. ALBRECHT; E. Premkumar REDDY; Vicente ANDRÉS; Xavier GRAÑA

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 645–654.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Differential regulation of the retinoblastoma family of proteins during cell proliferation and differentiation

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Expression and phosphorylation of fibroblast-growth-factor-inducible kinase (Fnk) during cell-cycle progression

Dan CHASE; Yang FENG; Brian HANSHEW; Jeffrey A. WINKLES; Dan L. LONGO; Douglas K. FERRIS

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 655–660.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Expression and phosphorylation of fibroblast-growth-factor-inducible kinase (Fnk) during cell-cycle progression

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Identification of endoplasmic reticulum proteins involved in glycan assembly: synthesis and characterization of P3-(4-azidoanilido)uridine 5′-triphosphate, a membrane-topological photoaffinity probe for uridine diphosphate-sugar binding proteins

David M. RANCOUR; Anant K. MENON

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 661–669.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Identification of endoplasmic reticulum proteins involved in glycan assembly: synthesis and characterization of P3-(4-azidoanilido)uridine 5′-triphosphate, a membrane-topological photoaffinity probe for uridine diphosphate-sugar binding proteins

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Mutational analysis of the two ATP-binding sites in ClpB, a heat shock protein with protein-activated ATPase activity in Escherichia coli

Keun Il KIM; Kee Min WOO; Ihn Sik SEONG; Zee-Won LEE; Sung Hee BAEK; Chin Ha CHUNG

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 671–676.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Mutational analysis of the two ATP-binding sites in ClpB, a heat shock protein with protein-activated ATPase activity in Escherichia coli

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Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ac toxin interaction with Manduca sexta aminopeptidase N in a model membrane environment

Matthew A. COOPER; Joe CARROLL; Emma R. TRAVIS; Dudley H. WILLIAMS; David J. ELLAR

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 677–683.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ac toxin interaction with Manduca sexta aminopeptidase N in a model membrane environment

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Tyrosinase kinetics: failure of the auto-activation mechanism of monohydric phenol oxidation by rapid formation of a quinomethane intermediate

Christopher J. COOKSEY; Peter J. GARRATT; Edward J. LAND; Christopher A. RAMSDEN; Patrick A. RILEY

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 685–691.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Tyrosinase kinetics: failure of the auto-activation mechanism of monohydric phenol oxidation by rapid formation of a quinomethane intermediate

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Identification and characterization of the human homologue of the short PDE4A cAMP-specific phosphodiesterase RD1 (PDE4A1) by analysis of the human HSPDE4A gene locus located at chromosome 19p13.2

Michael SULLIVAN; Graham RENA; Fiona BEGG; Laurie GORDON; Anne S. OLSEN; Miles D. HOUSLAY

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 693–703.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Identification and characterization of the human homologue of the short PDE4A cAMP-specific phosphodiesterase RD1 (PDE4A1) by analysis of the human HSPDE4A gene locus located at chromosome 19p13.2

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Identification of upstream stimulatory factor as transcriptional activator of the liver promoter of the glucokinase gene

Patrick B. IYNEDJIAN

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 705–712.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Identification of upstream stimulatory factor as transcriptional activator of the liver promoter of the glucokinase gene

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Unique mechanism of GLUT3 glucose transporter regulation by prolonged energy demand: increased protein half-life

Zayna A. KHAYAT; Anthony L. McCALL; Amira KLIP

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 713–718.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Unique mechanism of GLUT3 glucose transporter regulation by prolonged energy demand: increased protein half-life

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Protein kinase C isoforms play differential roles in the regulation of adipocyte differentiation

Iona FLEMING; Simon J. MacKENZIE; Richard G. VERNON; Neil G. ANDERSON; Miles D. HOUSLAY; Elaine KILGOUR

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 719–727.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Protein kinase C isoforms play differential roles in the regulation of adipocyte differentiation

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Human thrombopoietin structure–function relationships: identification of functionally important residues

Alexandre JAGERSCHMIDT; Valérie FLEURY; Marielle ANGER-LEROY; Corinne THOMAS; Magali AGNEL; Donogh Paul O'BRIEN

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 729–734.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Human thrombopoietin structure–function relationships: identification of functionally important residues

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Amino acid sequence of glutathione S-transferase rGSTM5* from rat testis

Ming F. TAM; Cheng-Hsilin HSIEH; Shu-Ping TSAI; Tsuey-Chyi S. TAM

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 735–739.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Amino acid sequence of glutathione S-transferase rGSTM5* from rat testis

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Purification and characterization of catechol 1,2-dioxygenase from Rhodococcus rhodochrous NCIMB 13259 and cloning and sequencing of its catA gene

Philip D. STRACHAN; Andrew A. FREER; Charles A. FEWSON

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 741–747.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Purification and characterization of catechol 1,2-dioxygenase from Rhodococcus rhodochrous NCIMB 13259 and cloning and sequencing of its catA gene

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Glycosylation pattern of human inter-α-inhibitor heavy chains

Christophe FLAHAUT; Calliope CAPON; Malika BALDUYCK; Guy RICART; Pierre SAUTIERE; Jacques MIZON

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 749–756.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Glycosylation pattern of human inter-α-inhibitor heavy chains

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ErbB3 (HER3) interaction with the p85 regulatory subunit of phosphoinositide 3-kinase

Nathan J. HELLYER; Kunrong CHENG; John G. KOLAND

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 757–763.

Abstract

View Articletitled, ErbB3 (HER3) interaction with the p85 regulatory subunit of phosphoinositide 3-kinase

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Herbicide-resistant forms of Arabidopsis thaliana acetohydroxyacid synthase: characterization of the catalytic properties and sensitivity to inhibitors of four defined mutants

Alan K. CHANG; Ronald G. DUGGLEBY

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 765–777.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Herbicide-resistant forms of Arabidopsis thaliana acetohydroxyacid synthase: characterization of the catalytic properties and sensitivity to inhibitors of four defined mutants

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Ceramide transport from endoplasmic reticulum to Golgi apparatus is not vesicle-mediated

Jan Willem KOK; Teresa BABIA; Karin KLAPPE; Gustavo EGEA; Dick HOEKSTRA

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 779–786.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Ceramide transport from endoplasmic reticulum to Golgi apparatus is not vesicle-mediated

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Age-related changes in human oestrogen receptor α function and levels in osteoblasts

Michael A. ANKROM; Julie A. PATTERSON; Patricia Y. d'AVIS; Ulrich K. VETTER; Marc R. BLACKMAN; Paul D. SPONSELLER; Matthew TAYBACK; Pamela Gehron ROBEY; Jay R. SHAPIRO; Neal S. FEDARKO

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 787–794.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Age-related changes in human oestrogen receptor α function and levels in osteoblasts

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Molecular cloning and characterization of Ca2+-dependent inducible nitric oxide synthase from guinea-pig lung

Manabu SHIRATO; Tohru SAKAMOTO; Yoshiyuki UCHIDA; Akihiro NOMURA; Yukio ISHII; Hiroaki IIJIMA; Yukio GOTO; Shizuo HASEGAWA

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 795–799.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Molecular cloning and characterization of Ca2+-dependent inducible nitric oxide synthase from guinea-pig lung

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Sheep mast-cell proteinases-1 and -3: cDNA cloning, primary structure and molecular modelling of the enzymes and further studies on substrate specificity

Sybil M. McALEESE; Alan D. PEMBERTON; Mary E. McGRATH; John F. HUNTLEY; Hugh R. P. MILLER

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 801–809.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Sheep mast-cell proteinases-1 and -3: cDNA cloning, primary structure and molecular modelling of the enzymes and further studies on substrate specificity

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The three-dimensional structure of a class-Pi glutathione S-transferase complexed with glutathione: the active-site hydration provides insights into the reaction mechanism

Antonio PÁRRAGA; Isabel GARCÍA-SÁEZ; Sinead B. WALSH; Timothy J. MANTLE; Miquel COLL

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 811–816.

Abstract

View Articletitled, The three-dimensional structure of a class-Pi glutathione S-transferase complexed with glutathione: the active-site hydration provides insights into the reaction mechanism

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Synthesis of calbindin-D28K during mineralization in human bone marrow stromal cells

Corinne FAUCHEUX; Reine BAREILLE; Joëlle AMEDEE

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 817–823.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Synthesis of calbindin-D28K during mineralization in human bone marrow stromal cells

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Expression and function of insulin/insulin-like growth factor I hybrid receptors during differentiation of 3T3-L1 preadipocytes

Dalit MODAN-MOSES; Michel JANICOT; John C. McLENITHAN; M. Daniel LANE; Samuel J. CASELLA

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 825–831.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Expression and function of insulin/insulin-like growth factor I hybrid receptors during differentiation of 3T3-L1 preadipocytes

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Membrane composition can influence the rate of Al3+-mediated lipid oxidation: effect of galactolipids

Sandra V. VERSTRAETEN; Carl L. KEEN; Mari S. GOLUB; Patricia I. OTEIZA

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 833–838.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Membrane composition can influence the rate of Al3+-mediated lipid oxidation: effect of galactolipids

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Glutathione S-transferases of the yeast Yarrowia lipolytica have unusually large molecular mass

Vivienne FOLEY; David SHEEHAN

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 839–845.

Abstract

View Articletitled, Glutathione S-transferases of the yeast Yarrowia lipolytica have unusually large molecular mass

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Substrate specificity of sheep liver sorbitol dehydrogenase

R. I. LINSTAD; P. KÖLL; J. S. McKINLEY-McKEE

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 847–848.

View Articletitled, Substrate specificity of sheep liver sorbitol dehydrogenase

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Identification of a Caenorhabditis elegans Δ6-fatty-acid-desaturase by heterologous expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

J. A. NAPIER; S. J. HEY; D. J. LACEY; P. R. SHEWRY

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 847–848.

View Articletitled, Identification of a Caenorhabditis elegans Δ6-fatty-acid-desaturase by heterologous expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

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Actin filaments participate in the relocalization of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase to glucose-transporter-containing compartments and in the stimulation of glucose uptake in 3T3-L1 adipocytes

Q. WANG; P. J. BILAN; T. TSAKIRIDIS; A. HINEK; A. KLIP

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 847–848.

View Articletitled, Actin filaments participate in the relocalization of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase to glucose-transporter-containing compartments and in the stimulation of glucose uptake in 3T3-L1 adipocytes

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The role of calmodulin-binding sites in the regulation of the Drosophila TRPL cation channel expressed in Xenopus laevis oocytes by Ca2+, inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate and GTP-binding proteins

L. LAN; H. BRERETON; G. J. BARRITT

Biochem J (1998) 333 (3): 847–848.

View Articletitled, The role of calmodulin-binding sites in the regulation of the Drosophila TRPL cation channel expressed in Xenopus laevis oocytes by Ca2+, inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate and GTP-binding proteins

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