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An arrestin-1 surface opposite of its interface with photoactivated rhodopsin engages with enolase-1 [Protein Structure and Folding]

Arrestin-1 is the arrestin family member responsible for inactivation of the G protein–coupled receptor rhodopsin in photoreceptors. Arrestin-1 is also well-known to interact with additional protein partners and to affect other signaling cascades beyond phototransduction. In this study, we investigated one of these alternative arrestin-1 binding partners, the glycolysis enzyme enolase-1, to map the molecular contact sites between these two proteins and investigate how the binding of arrestin-1 affects the catalytic activity of enolase-1. Using fluorescence quench protection of strategically placed fluorophores on the arrestin-1 surface, we observed that arrestin-1 primarily engages enolase-1 along a surface that is opposite of the side of arrestin-1 that binds photoactivated rhodopsin. Using this information, we developed a molecular model of the arrestin-1–enolase-1 complex, which was validated by targeted substitutions of charge-pair interactions. Finally, we identified the likely source of arrestin's modulation of enolase-1 catalysis, showing that selective substitution of two amino acids in arrestin-1 can completely remove its effect on enolase-1 activity while still remaining bound to enolase-1. These findings open up opportunities for examining the functional effects of arrestin-1 on enolase-1 activity in photoreceptors and their surrounding cells.




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Amylin Agonists: A Novel Approach in the Treatment of Diabetes

Ole Schmitz
Dec 1, 2004; 53:S233-S238
Section V: The Incretin Pathway




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Risk Factors for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Cardiovascular Autonomic Neuropathy in the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial/Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications (DCCT/EDIC) Study

Barbara H. Braffett
May 1, 2020; 69:1000-1010
Complications




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The Biology of Mitochondrial Uncoupling Proteins

Sophie Rousset
Feb 1, 2004; 53:S130-S135
Section III: Mitochondria, Beta-Cell Function, and Type 2 Diabetes




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The Histone Methyltransferase MLL1 Directs Macrophage-Mediated Inflammation in Wound Healing and Is Altered in a Murine Model of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

Andrew S. Kimball
Sep 1, 2017; 66:2459-2471
Immunology and Transplantation




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Effect of a Sustained Reduction in Plasma Free Fatty Acid Concentration on Intramuscular Long-Chain Fatty Acyl-CoAs and Insulin Action in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Mandeep Bajaj
Nov 1, 2005; 54:3148-3153
Metabolism




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The High-Fat Diet-Fed Mouse: A Model for Studying Mechanisms and Treatment of Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Type 2 Diabetes

Maria Sörhede Winzell
Dec 1, 2004; 53:S215-S219
Section V: The Incretin Pathway




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Sugar, Uric Acid, and the Etiology of Diabetes and Obesity

Richard J. Johnson
Oct 1, 2013; 62:3307-3315
Perspectives in Diabetes




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Pancreas Pathology of Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA) in Patients and in a LADA Rat Model Compared With Type 1 Diabetes

Anne Jörns
Apr 1, 2020; 69:624-633
Islet Studies




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The Incretin Approach for Diabetes Treatment: Modulation of Islet Hormone Release by GLP-1 Agonism

Jens Juul Holst
Dec 1, 2004; 53:S197-S204
Section V: The Incretin Pathway




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Evidence Against an Important Role of Plasma Insulin and Glucagon Concentrations in the Increase in EGP Caused by SGLT2 Inhibitors

Mariam Alatrach
Apr 1, 2020; 69:681-688
Pathophysiology




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A Phenotypic Screen Identifies Calcium Overload as a Key Mechanism of {beta}-Cell Glucolipotoxicity

Jennifer Vogel
May 1, 2020; 69:1032-1041
Pharmacology and Therapeutics




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Mechanisms of {beta}-Cell Death in Type 2 Diabetes

Marc Y. Donath
Dec 1, 2005; 54:S108-S113
Section III: Inflammation and beta-Cell Death




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Environmental Triggers and Determinants of Type 1 Diabetes

Mikael Knip
Dec 1, 2005; 54:S125-S136
Section IV: Polygenic Disease and Environment




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Predictors of Postpartum Diabetes in Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Kristian Löbner
Mar 1, 2006; 55:792-797
Pathophysiology




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PPARA Polymorphism Influences the Cardiovascular Benefit of Fenofibrate in Type 2 Diabetes: Findings From ACCORD-Lipid

Mario Luca Morieri
Apr 1, 2020; 69:771-783
Genetics/Genomes/Proteomics/Metabolomics




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The Rise of Childhood Type 1 Diabetes in the 20th Century

Edwin A.M. Gale
Dec 1, 2002; 51:3353-3361
Perspectives in Diabetes




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ACE2 and Diabetes: ACE of ACEs?

Daniel Batlle
Dec 1, 2010; 59:2994-2996
Commentaries




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Effect of a High-Protein, Low-Carbohydrate Diet on Blood Glucose Control in People With Type 2 Diabetes

Mary C. Gannon
Sep 1, 2004; 53:2375-2382
Pathophysiology




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Mechanisms of Pancreatic {beta}-Cell Death in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: Many Differences, Few Similarities

Miriam Cnop
Dec 1, 2005; 54:S97-S107
Section III: Inflammation and beta-Cell Death




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One Week of Bed Rest Leads to Substantial Muscle Atrophy and Induces Whole-Body Insulin Resistance in the Absence of Skeletal Muscle Lipid Accumulation

Marlou L. Dirks
Oct 1, 2016; 65:2862-2875
Metabolism




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Protecting the Heart in Obesity: Role of ACE2 and Its Partners

Rhian M. Touyz
Jan 1, 2016; 65:19-21
Commentaries




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Low-Grade Systemic Inflammation and the Development of Type 2 Diabetes: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study

Bruce B. Duncan
Jul 1, 2003; 52:1799-1805
Pathophysiology




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Five Stages of Evolving Beta-Cell Dysfunction During Progression to Diabetes

Gordon C. Weir
Dec 1, 2004; 53:S16-S21
Section I: Insulin Resistance-Beta-Cell Connection in Type 2 Diabetes




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From the Triumvirate to the Ominous Octet: A New Paradigm for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Ralph A. DeFronzo
Apr 1, 2009; 58:773-795
Banting Lecture




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The Multiple Actions of GLP-1 on the Process of Glucose-Stimulated Insulin Secretion

Patrick E. MacDonald
Dec 1, 2002; 51:S434-S442
Section 5: Beta-Cell Stimulus-Secretion Coupling: Hormonal and Pharmacological Modulators




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The Pathobiology of Diabetic Complications: A Unifying Mechanism

Michael Brownlee
Jun 1, 2005; 54:1615-1625
Banting Lecture 2004




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Differentiation of Diabetes by Pathophysiology, Natural History, and Prognosis

Jay S. Skyler
Feb 1, 2017; 66:241-255
Perspectives in Diabetes




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Correction: Mitochondrial and nuclear genomic responses to loss of LRPPRC expression. [Additions and Corrections]

VOLUME 285 (2010) PAGES 13742–13747In Fig. 1E, passage 10, the splicing of a non-adjacent lane from the same immunoblot was not marked. This error has now been corrected and does not affect the results or conclusions of this work.jbc;295/16/5533/F1F1F1Figure 1E.




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Correction: A dual druggable genome-wide siRNA and compound library screening approach identifies modulators of parkin recruitment to mitochondria. [Additions and Corrections]

VOLUME 295 (2020) PAGES 3285–3300An incorrect graph was used in Fig. 5C. This error has now been corrected. Additionally, some of the statistics reported in the legend and text referring to Fig. 5C were incorrect. The F statistics for Fig. 5C should state Fken(3,16) = 7.454, p < 0.01; FCCCP(1,16) = 102.9, p < 0.0001; Finteraction(3,16) = 7.480, p < 0.01. This correction does not affect the results or conclusions of this work.jbc;295/17/5835/F5F1F5Figure 5C.




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Correction: Metabolic fingerprinting for diagnosis of fibromyalgia and other rheumatologic disorders. [Additions and Corrections]

VOLUME 294 (2019) PAGES 2555–2568Due to publisher error, “150 l/mm” was changed to “150 liters/mm” in the second paragraph of the “Vibrational spectroscopy of samples” section under “Experimental Procedures.” The correct phrase should be “150 l/mm.”




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Correction: Comparative structure-function analysis of bromodomain and extraterminal motif (BET) proteins in a gene-complementation system. [Additions and Corrections]

VOLUME 295 (2020) PAGES 1898–1914Yichen Zhong's name was misspelled. The correct spelling is shown above.




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Correction: Rational design, synthesis, and evaluation of uncharged, &#x201C;smart&#x201D; bis-oxime antidotes of organophosphate-inhibited human acetylcholinesterase. [Additions and Corrections]

VOLUME 295 (2020) PAGES 4079–4092There was an error in the abstract. “The pyridinium cation hampers uptake of OPs into the central nervous system (CNS)” should read as “The pyridinium cation hampers uptake into the central nervous system (CNS).”




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Bumgarner not a fan of the opener strategy

Madison Bumgarner has made it known he's not a fan of the "opener," a strategy of utilizing a pitcher -- usually a reliever -- to get the first few outs of a game before bringing in a pitcher who would usually start or pitch long relief.




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Uniform patch to mark 150 years of pro baseball

All 30 Major League teams will wear special "MLB 150" patches on their uniforms for the entire 2019 season in honor of the 150th anniversary of the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first openly all-salaried professional baseball team.




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30 low-key acquisitions who could pay off big

Fans and analysts spend the entire offseason speculating where the top free agents could go, but sometimes an under-the-radar pickup can end up making a world of difference. As positional competitions begin to heat up at Spring Training camps this month, MLB.com's beat writers were asked to identify one potentially overlooked acquisition for each of the 30 clubs. Here's who they came up with.




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Parra's addition provides veteran OF presence

The Giants have expressed a desire to add multiple veteran outfielders throughout the offseason, and they made their first notable acquisition earlier this week after signing Gerardo Parra to a Minor League contract.




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Giants see Bochy as lock for Hall of Fame

Bruce Bochy isn't sure what his next step will be after he retires from managing the Giants at the end of the season, but it's safe to assume that a trip to Cooperstown is in his near future.




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Re: The positive effects of covid-19




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Re: Mitigating the wider health effects of covid-19 pandemic response




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Re: Reducing risks from coronavirus transmission in the home—the role of viral load




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Benefits of face masks and social distancing in Tuberculosis - a lesson learnt the hard way during the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Transparency and independence in the vetting and recommendation of vaccine products




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General practices achieve 95% of QOF points




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Risks of duloxetine for stress incontinence outweigh benefits, say researchers




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Trial of novel leukaemia drug is stopped for second time after two more deaths




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First case of Zika virus spread through sexual contact is detected in UK




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Chemoprevention of colorectal cancer in individuals with previous colorectal neoplasia: systematic review and network meta-analysis




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Role of phospholipid synthesis in the development and differentiation of malaria parasites in the blood [Microbiology]

The life cycle of malaria parasites in both their mammalian host and mosquito vector consists of multiple developmental stages that ensure proper replication and progeny survival. The transition between these stages is fueled by nutrients scavenged from the host and fed into specialized metabolic pathways of the parasite. One such pathway is used by Plasmodium falciparum, which causes the most severe form of human malaria, to synthesize its major phospholipids, phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine, and phosphatidylserine. Much is known about the enzymes involved in the synthesis of these phospholipids, and recent advances in genetic engineering, single-cell RNA-Seq analyses, and drug screening have provided new perspectives on the importance of some of these enzymes in parasite development and sexual differentiation and have identified targets for the development of new antimalarial drugs. This Minireview focuses on two phospholipid biosynthesis enzymes of P. falciparum that catalyze phosphoethanolamine transmethylation (PfPMT) and phosphatidylserine decarboxylation (PfPSD) during the blood stages of the parasite. We also discuss our current understanding of the biochemical, structural, and biological functions of these enzymes and highlight efforts to use them as antimalarial drug targets.




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Melding the best of two worlds: Cecil Pickett's work on cellular oxidative stress and in drug discovery and development [Molecular Bases of Disease]

Many chemicals and cellular processes cause oxidative stress that can damage lipids, proteins, or DNA (1). To quickly sense and respond to this ubiquitous threat, organisms have evolved enzymes that neutralize harmful oxidants such as reactive oxygen species and electrophilic compounds (including xenobiotics and their breakdown products) in cells.These antioxidant enzymes include GSH S-transferase (GST),2 NADPH:quinone oxidoreductase 1, thioredoxin, hemeoxygenase-1, and others (2, 3). Many of these proteins are commonly expressed in cells exposed to oxidative stress.The antioxidant response element (ARE) is a major regulatory component of this cellular stress response. The ARE is a conserved, 11-nucleotide-long DNA motif present in the 5'-flanking regions of many genes encoding antioxidant proteins. The laboratory of Cecil Pickett (Fig. 1) at the Merck Frosst Centre for Therapeutic Research in Quebec discovered ARE, a finding reported in the early 1990s in two JBC papers recognized as Classics here (4, 5).jbc;295/12/3929/F1F1F1Figure 1.Cecil Pickett (pictured) and colleagues first described the ARE motif, present in the 5' regions of many genes whose expression is up-regulated by oxidative stress and xenobiotics. Photo courtesy of Cecil Pickett.ARE's discovery was spurred in large part by Pickett's career choice. After completing a PhD in biology and a 2-year postdoc at UCLA in the mid-1970s, he began to work in the pharmaceutical industry.Recruited to Merck in 1978 by its then head of research and development (and later CEO), Roy Vagelos, “I became interested in how drug-metabolizing enzymes were induced by various xenobiotics,” Pickett says.According to Pickett, Vagelos encouraged researchers at the company...