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Variations of the NodB Architecture Are Attuned to Functional Specificities into and beyond the Carbohydrate Esterase Family 4.
Biomolecules
March 2024
Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Democritus University of Thrace, Dragana University Campus, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Evros, Greece.
Article Synopsis
- Enzymes in the carbohydrate esterase family 4 (CE4) can deacetylate various substrates, including different forms of polysaccharides, and share a key catalytic domain called NodB which is crucial for their function.
- The study investigates the structural differences among various NodB domains to understand how these differences relate to their substrate specificity and enzymatic functions.
- Findings suggest that variations in NodB's structure can indicate different classes of enzymes, some of which may actually belong to other enzymatic families rather than CE4.
Catalytic activity regulation through post-translational modification: the expanding universe of protein diversity.
Adv Protein Chem Struct Biol
January 2021
Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Democritus University of Thrace, Dragana University Campus, Alexandroupolis, Evros, Greece.
Article Synopsis
- Proteins are limited by the genetic code, resulting in a small set of natural amino acids and structures, yet they can function in a highly diverse manner, largely due to post-translational modifications.
- These modifications occur across all forms of life and significantly enhance the chemical, functional, and structural variation of proteins; their regulation is supported by many genes.
- The review discusses how post-translational modifications influence protein structure and catalytic activity, providing specific examples and insights into the mechanisms of these modifications.
Congenital cytomegalovirus infection inducing non-congenital sensorineural hearing loss during childhood; a systematic review.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol
December 2018
University of Patras, University Hospital of Rio, ENT Department, 26504, Patras, Greece. Electronic address:
Background: Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is one of the most important risk factors for delayed onset and progressive hearing loss in children. However, the relevant literature is limited, heterogeneous and currently insufficient to provide guidance toward the effective monitoring of hearing acuity in these children.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to provide a systematic review focused on types of hearing loss that may escape diagnosis through universal neonatal hearing screening and/or present significant changes during childhood, such as progressive, fluctuating and late-onset hearing loss.
Experimental effect of ozone upon the microbial flora of commercially produced dairy fermented products.
Int J Food Microbiol
April 2017
Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Agricultural Development, Laboratory of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Hygiene, 193 Pandazidou Str., Orestiada GR68200, Greece. Electronic address:
Ozone was used to control spoilage microorganisms during the manufacturing of dairy products. Ozone stream was applied onto the surface of freshly filled yoghurt cups just before storage for curd development in order to prevent cross contamination from spoilage airborne microorganisms. Accordingly, brine solution was bubbled with ozone for various periods of time and used for ripening of white (feta type) cheese.
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