Search Results - "McDougal, Owen"
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Accessible high-throughput virtual screening molecular docking software for students and educators
Published in PLoS computational biology (01-05-2012)“…We survey low cost high-throughput virtual screening (HTVS) computer programs for instructors who wish to demonstrate molecular docking in their courses. Since…”
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Veratrum parviflorum : An Underexplored Source for Bioactive Steroidal Alkaloids
Published in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (22-08-2022)“…Plants of the genus have been used throughout history for their emetic properties, rheumatism, and for the treatment of high blood pressure. However,…”
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2023 journal summary from Editor in Chief
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Biomedical rationale for acrylamide regulation and methods of detection
Published in Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety (01-03-2021)“…Acrylamide is the product of the Maillard reaction, which occurs when starchy, asparagine‐rich foods including potato or grain products and coffee are fried,…”
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Pharmacology of Veratrum californicum Alkaloids as Hedgehog Pathway Antagonists
Published in Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (17-01-2024)“…contains steroidal alkaloids that function as inhibitors of hedgehog (Hh) signaling, a pathway involved in the growth and differentiation of cells and normal…”
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Review: Veratrum californicum Alkaloids
Published in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (30-09-2021)“…spp. grow throughout the world and are especially prevalent in high mountain meadows of North America. All parts of plants have been used for the treatment of…”
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Whey Protein Powder Analysis by Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy
Published in Foods (10-05-2021)“…There is an ever-expanding number of high protein dietary supplements marketed as beneficial to athletes, body builders, infant formulas, elder care, and…”
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Fortilin binds IRE1α and prevents ER stress from signaling apoptotic cell death
Published in Nature communications (26-05-2017)“…The endoplasmic reticulum, the cytoplasmic organelle that matures a massive amount of nascent secretory polypeptides, is particularly sensitive to stress…”
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Native V. californicum Alkaloid Combinations Induce Differential Inhibition of Sonic Hedgehog Signaling
Published in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (01-09-2018)“…is a rich source of steroidal alkaloids such as cyclopamine, a known inhibitor of the Hedgehog (Hh) signaling pathway. Here we provide a detailed analysis of…”
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Integration of Video-Based Demonstrations to Prepare Students for the Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Published in Journal of science education and technology (01-08-2015)“…Consistent, high-quality introductions to organic chemistry laboratory techniques effectively and efficiently support student learning in the organic chemistry…”
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GAMPMS: Genetic algorithm managed peptide mutant screening
Published in Journal of computational chemistry (30-06-2015)“…The prominence of endogenous peptide ligands targeted to receptors makes peptides with the desired binding activity good molecular scaffolds for drug…”
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SPIDR: small-molecule peptide-influenced drug repurposing
Published in BMC bioinformatics (16-04-2018)“…Conventional de novo drug design is costly and time consuming, making it accessible to only the best resourced research organizations. An emergent approach to…”
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Genetic Algorithm Managed Peptide Mutant Screening: Optimizing Peptide Ligands for Targeted Receptor Binding
Published in Journal of chemical information and modeling (27-12-2016)“…This study demonstrates the utility of genetic algorithms to search exceptionally large and otherwise intractable mutant libraries for sequences with optimal…”
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Medicinal history of North American Veratrum
Published in Phytochemistry reviews (01-09-2014)“…Plants belonging to the genus Veratrum have been used throughout history for their medicinal properties. During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries,…”
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The M-superfamily of conotoxins: a review
Published in Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS (01-01-2010)“…The focus of this review is the M-superfamily of Conus venom peptides. Disulfide rich peptides belonging to the M-superfamily have three loop regions and the…”
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Mutagenesis of α-Conotoxins for Enhancing Activity and Selectivity for Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors
Published in Toxins (13-02-2019)“…Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) are found throughout the mammalian body and have been studied extensively because of their implication in a myriad…”
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Qualitative Assay to Detect Dopamine Release by Ligand Action on Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors
Published in Toxins (20-11-2019)“…A pheochromocytoma of the rat adrenal medulla derived (a.k.a. PC12) cell-based assay for dopamine measurement by luminescence detection was customized for the…”
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Expression and purification of a cleavable recombinant fortilin from Escherichia coli for structure activity studies
Published in Protein expression and purification (01-01-2022)“…Complications related to atherosclerosis account for approximately 1 in 4 deaths in the United States and treatment has focused on lowering serum…”
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SVR Chemometrics to Quantify β-Lactoglobulin and α-Lactalbumin in Milk Using MIR
Published in Foods (01-01-2024)“…Protein content variation in milk can impact the quality and consistency of dairy products, necessitating access to in-line real time monitoring. Here, we…”
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Oncostatin M binds to extracellular matrix in a bioactive conformation: Implications for inflammation and metastasis
Published in Cytokine (Philadelphia, Pa.) (01-03-2015)“…Model for OSM role in chronic inflammation and tumor metastasis. Inflammatory cells infiltrate into a particular microenvironment and secrete OSM, which binds…”
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