scholarly journals Regulatory effects of genomic translocations at the human carboxylesterase-1 (CES1) gene locus

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 197-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan C. Sanford ◽  
Xinwen Wang ◽  
Jian Shi ◽  
Elizabeth S. Barrie ◽  
Danxin Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Locus ◽  
Carboxylesterase 1 ◽  
Regulatory Effects ◽  
Ces1 Gene

scholarly journals Two CES1 Gene Mutations Lead to Dysfunctional Carboxylesterase 1 Activity in Man: Clinical Significance and Molecular Basis

2008 ◽  
Vol 82 (6) ◽  
pp. 1241-1248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao-Jie Zhu ◽  
Kennerly S. Patrick ◽  
Hong-Jie Yuan ◽  
Jun-Sheng Wang ◽  
Jennifer L. Donovan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Significance ◽  
Molecular Basis ◽  
Gene Mutations ◽  
Carboxylesterase 1 ◽  
Ces1 Gene

The Role of Zinc in Thyroid Hormones Metabolism

2019 ◽  
Vol 89 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 80-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Soares Severo ◽  
Jennifer Beatriz Silva Morais ◽  
Taynáh Emannuelle Coelho de Freitas ◽  
Ana Letícia Pereira Andrade ◽  
Mayara Monte Feitosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Hormones ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone ◽  
Zinc Transporters ◽  
Serum Concentrations ◽  
Metabolic Adaptations ◽  
Serum T3 ◽  
Regulatory Effects ◽  
Shed Light

Abstract. Thyroid hormones play an important role in body homeostasis by facilitating metabolism of lipids and glucose, regulating metabolic adaptations, responding to changes in energy intake, and controlling thermogenesis. Proper metabolism and action of these hormones requires the participation of various nutrients. Among them is zinc, whose interaction with thyroid hormones is complex. It is known to regulate both the synthesis and mechanism of action of these hormones. In the present review, we aim to shed light on the regulatory effects of zinc on thyroid hormones. Scientific evidence shows that zinc plays a key role in the metabolism of thyroid hormones, specifically by regulating deiodinases enzymes activity, thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) synthesis, as well as by modulating the structures of essential transcription factors involved in the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Serum concentrations of zinc also appear to influence the levels of serum T3, T4 and TSH. In addition, studies have shown that Zinc transporters (ZnTs) are present in the hypothalamus, pituitary and thyroid, but their functions remain unknown. Therefore, it is important to further investigate the roles of zinc in regulation of thyroid hormones metabolism, and their importance in the treatment of several diseases associated with thyroid gland dysfunction.

Melatonin: a novel strategy for prevention of obesity and fat accumulation in peripheral organs through the improvements of circadian rhythms and antioxidative capacity

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bohan Rong ◽  
Qiong Wu ◽  
Chao Sun
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Skeletal Muscle ◽  
Circadian Rhythms ◽  
Regulatory Mechanisms ◽  
Antioxidative Capacity ◽  
Unicellular Alga ◽  
Peripheral Tissues ◽  
Peripheral Organs ◽  
Regulatory Effects ◽  
Novel Strategy

Melatonin is a well-known molecule for its involvement in circadian rhythm regulation and its contribution to protection against oxidative stress in organisms including unicellular alga, animals and plants. Currently, the bio-regulatory effects of melatonin on the physiology of various peripheral tissues have drawn a great attention of scientists. Although melatonin was previously defined as a neurohormone secreted from pineal gland, recently it has been identified that virtually, every cell has the capacity to synthesize melatonin and the locally generated melatonin has multiple pathophysiological functions, including regulations of obesity and metabolic syndromes. Herein, we focus on the effects of melatonin on fat deposition in various peripheral organs/tissues. The two important regulatory mechanisms related to the topic, i.e., the improvements of circadian rhythms and antioxidative capacity will be thoroughly discussed since they are linked to several biomarkers involved in obesity and energy imbalance, including metabolism and immunity. Furthermore, several other functions of melatonin which may serve to prevent or promote obesity and energy dysmetabolism-induced pathological states are also addressed. The organs of special interest include liver, pancreas, skeletal muscle, adipose tissue and the gut microbiota.

Post-Transcriptional Regulation of Cardiac Sarcomere Protein Titin Through 3’ Untranslated Regions

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara A Shrout
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Transcriptional Control ◽  
Striated Muscle ◽  
Binding Capacity ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Neonatal Rat ◽  
Regulatory Control ◽  
Untranslated Regions ◽  
Luciferase Reporter ◽  
Regulatory Effects

Titin is the largest known protein in the human body, and forms the backbone of all striated muscle sarcomeres. The elastic nature of titin is an important component of muscle compliance and functionality. A significant amount of energy is expended to synthesize titin, thus we postulate that titin gene expression is under strict regulatory control in order to conserve cellular resources. In general, gene expression is mediated in part by post-transcriptional control elements located within the 5’ and 3’ untranslated regions (UTRs) of mature mRNA. The 3’UTR in particular contains structural features that affect binding capacity to other RNA components, such as MicroRNA, which control mRNA localization, translation, and degradation. The degree and significance of the regulatory effects mediated by two determined variants of titin’s 3’ UTR were evaluated in Neonatal Rat Ventricular Myocyte and Human Embryonic Kidney cell lines. Recombinant plasmids to transfect these cells lines were engineered by insertion of the variant titin 3’UTR 431- and 1047-base pairs sequences into luciferase reporter vectors. Expression due to an unaltered reporter vector served as the control. Quantitative changes in luciferase activity due to the recombinants proportionally represented the effect titin’s respective 3’UTR conferred on downstream post-transcriptional expression relative to the control. The effect due to titin’s shorter 3’UTR sequence was inconclusive; however, results illustrated that titin’s longer 3’UTR sequence caused a 35 percent decrease in protein expression. Secondary structural analysis of the two sequences revealed differential folding patterns that affect the stability and degree of MicroRNA-binding within titin’s variant 3’UTR sequences.

KERAGAMAN GENETIK INDUK UDANG WINDU DI PERAIRAN SELATAN PANGANDARAN DAN BINUANGEUN, JAWABARAT

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ratu Siti Aliah
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Population Genetic ◽  
Gene Locus ◽  
Penaeus Monodon ◽  
12S Rrna ◽  
Brood Stock ◽  
Population Genetic Diversity ◽  
Result Show ◽  
Mtdna Diversity

An evaluation of the Black Tiger Brood Stock (Penaeus monodon) genetic diversity of Pangandaran and Binuangeun was conducted by using the mtDNA diversity of two gene locus of CO I and 12S rRNA to understand their population genetic diversity. The result show that the brood stock of Pangandaran has 17 haplotipe, while from Binuangeun has 13 haplotipe. The result indicated that the genetic diversity of the Balck Tiger brood stock of Pangandaran was higher than thatBinuangeun.Key words : Genetic diversity, Black Tiger brood stock, Pangandaran, Binuangeun

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