scholarly journals Role of Esterase gp70 and Its Influence on Growth and Development of Dictyostelium discoideum

2000 ◽  
Vol 261 (2) ◽  
pp. 336-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aidong Yuan ◽  
Catherine P. Chia
Keyword(s):  
Dictyostelium Discoideum ◽  
Growth And Development

Involvement of the Ca2+-ATPase PAT1 and the contractile vacuole in calcium regulation in Dictyostelium discoideum

1999 ◽  
Vol 112 (3) ◽  
pp. 405-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Moniakis ◽  
M.B. Coukell ◽  
A. Janiec
Keyword(s):  
Protein Synthesis ◽  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Dictyostelium Discoideum ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Calcium Regulation ◽  
Contractile Vacuole ◽  
Rich Medium ◽  
Immunofluorescence Analysis

In Dictyostelium discoideum, the Ca2+-ATPase, PAT1, is localized to membranes of the contractile vacuole and its expression is upregulated substantially when the cells are grown in Ca2+-rich medium. In this study, we have analyzed the cellular/molecular mechanisms regulating PAT1 expression and examined the role of PAT1 and the contractile vacuole in Ca2+ regulation. During both growth and development, Dictyostelium cells respond to low millimolar concentrations of extracellular Ca2+ and upregulate PAT1 in a few hours. This process is dependent on protein synthesis and the serine/threonine phosphatase, calcineurin. Immunofluorescence analysis indicates that the upregulated PAT1 is associated mainly with the contractile vacuole, but it is also on the plasma membrane. This latter finding suggests that the contractile vacuole fuses with the plasma membrane to eliminate excess intracellular Ca2+. In support of this idea, it was observed that conditions which impair contractile vacuolar function reduce the rate of Ca2+ secretion. It was also found that cells deficient in PAT1, due to the expression of antisense patA RNA or to the presence of calcineurin antagonists, grow normally in low Ca2+ medium but poorly or not at all in high Ca2+ medium. Together, these results suggest that PAT1 and the contractile vacuole are components of a Ca2+ sequestration and excretion pathway, which functions to help maintain Ca2+ homeostasis, especially under conditions of Ca2+ stress.

Role of chromium (III) in the nutrition of pigs and cattle

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-62
Author(s):  
R. Iskra ◽  
V. Vlizlo ◽  
R. Fedoruk
Keyword(s):  
Growth And Development ◽  
Reproductive Function ◽  
Metabolic Effect ◽  
Considerable Part ◽  
Cultural Medium ◽  
Milk Performance ◽  
Chromium Compounds ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Different Sources

The results of our studies and the data of modern literature regarding the biological role of Cr(III) compounds in conditions of their application in the nutrition for pigs and cattle are discussed. The metabolic impact of Cr(III), coming from different sources – mineral and organic compounds, obtained by chemical synthesis or a nanotechnological method (chromium citrate), as well as in the form of biocomplexes from the cultural medium of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeasts was analyzed. The metabolic connection between the impact of Cr(III) and the biosynthesis of some hormones – insulin, cortisol – as well as the sensitivity of some tissues and organs to the effect of chromium compounds was studied. A considerable part of the review material was dedicated to the metabolic effect of Cr(III) compounds on the reproductive function of pigs and cattle and their impact on the viability of the offspring and gametes of animals. The data about the stimulating effect of Cr(III) on the growth and development of the organism of piglets and calves, meat and milk performance of these species of animals are discussed. The relevance of dosing Cr(III) in the nutrition of pigs and cattle is highlighted.

The Role of Conjugated Linoleic Acid in Breast Cancer Growth and Development

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle L. Amaru ◽  
Patricia D. Biondo ◽  
Catherine J. Field
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Linoleic Acid ◽  
Conjugated Linoleic Acid ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Cancer Growth ◽  
Breast Cancer Growth

Defensive Role of Plant-Derived Secondary Metabolites: Indole and Its’ Derivatives

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-88
Author(s):  
Mulugeta Mulat ◽  
Raksha Anand ◽  
Fazlurrahman Khan
Keyword(s):  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Functional Role ◽  
Plant Pathogens ◽  
Bacterial Species ◽  
Indole Derivatives ◽  
Resistance Level ◽  
Defensive Role ◽  
Insect Attack

The diversity of indole concerning its production and functional role has increased in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems. The bacterial species produce indole and use it as a signaling molecule at interspecies, intraspecies, and even at an interkingdom level for controlling the capability of drug resistance, level of virulence, and biofilm formation. Numerous indole derivatives have been found to play an important role in the different systems and are reported to occur in various bacteria, plants, human, and plant pathogens. Indole and its derivatives have been recognized for a defensive role against pests and insects in the plant kingdom. These indole derivatives are produced as a result of the breakdown of glucosinolate products at the time of insect attack or physical damages. Apart from the defensive role of these products, in plants, they also exhibit several other secondary responses that may contribute directly or indirectly to the growth and development. The present review summarized recent signs of progress on the functional properties of indole and its derivatives in different plant systems. The molecular mechanism involved in the defensive role played by indole as well as its’ derivative in the plants has also been explained. Furthermore, the perspectives of indole and its derivatives (natural or synthetic) in understanding the involvement of these compounds in diverse plants have also been discussed.

scholarly journals The distribution of myosin II in Dictyostelium discoideum slug cells.

1991 ◽  
Vol 115 (5) ◽  
pp. 1267-1274 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Eliott ◽  
P H Vardy ◽  
K L Williams
Keyword(s):  
Cell Motility ◽  
Dictyostelium Discoideum ◽  
Immunofluorescence Microscopy ◽  
Molecular Genetic ◽  
Myosin Ii ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Homogeneous Distribution ◽  
Multicellular Development ◽  
Insight Into

While the role of myosin II in muscle contraction has been well characterized, less is known about the role of myosin II in non-muscle cells. Recent molecular genetic experiments on Dictyostelium discoideum show that myosin II is necessary for cytokinesis and multicellular development. Here we use immunofluorescence microscopy with monoclonal and polyclonal antimyosin antibodies to visualize myosin II in cells of the multicellular D. discoideum slug. A subpopulation of peripheral and anterior cells label brightly with antimyosin II antibodies, and many of these cells display a polarized intracellular distribution of myosin II. Other cells in the slug label less brightly and their cytoplasm displays a more homogeneous distribution of myosin II. These results provide insight into cell motility within a three-dimensional tissue and they are discussed in relation to the possible roles of myosin II in multicellular development.

scholarly journals Shoot–root carbon allocation, sugar signalling and their coupling with nitrogen uptake and assimilation

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lu Wang ◽  
Yong-Ling Ruan
Keyword(s):  
Growth And Development ◽  
Carbon Allocation ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Shoot Development ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Root Carbon ◽  
Organ Systems ◽  
New Findings ◽  
Sugar Signalling

Roots and shoots are distantly located but functionally interdependent. The growth and development of these two organ systems compete for energy and nutrient resource, and yet, they keep a dynamic balance with each other for growth and development. The success of such a relationship depends on efficient root-shoot communication. Aside from the well-known signalling processes mediated by hormones such as auxin and cytokinin, sugars have recently been shown to act as a rapid signal to co-ordinate root and shoot development in response to endogenous and exogenous clues, in parallel to their function as carbon and energy resources for biomass production. New findings from studies on vascular fluids have provided molecular insights into the role of sugars in long-distance communications between shoot and root. In this review, we discussed phloem- and xylem- translocation of sugars and the impacts of sugar allocation and signalling on balancing root–shoot development. Also, we have taken the shoot–root carbon–nitrogen allocation as an example to illustrate the communication between the two organs through multi-layer root–shoot–root signalling circuits, comprising sugar, nitrogen, cytokinin, auxin and vascular small peptide signals.

Physiological role of phenolic biostimulants isolated from brown seaweed Ecklonia maxima on plant growth and development

Planta ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 241 (6) ◽  
pp. 1313-1324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adeyemi O. Aremu ◽  
Nqobile A. Masondo ◽  
Kannan R. R. Rengasamy ◽  
Stephen O. Amoo ◽  
Jiří Gruz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Brown Seaweed ◽  
Physiological Role ◽  
Plant Growth And Development ◽  
Ecklonia Maxima
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