Heavy metals in cells are typically regulated by PIB-type ATPases. The first structure of the class, a Cu(+)-ATPase from Legionella pneumophila (LpCopA), outlined a copper transport pathway across the membrane, which was inferred to be occluded. Here we show by
Biochimica et biophysica acta, 1690(3), 208-219 (2004-10-30)
Hepatic abnormalities in Long-Evans Cinnamon (LEC) rats, an animal model of Wilson disease (WD), were restored by the expression of the human ATP7B cDNA under the control of CAG promoter. Expression of ATP7B transcript and protein in the liver of
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 111(1), 149-154 (2013-12-18)
Lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) exhibit a mononuclear copper-containing active site and use dioxygen and a reducing agent to oxidatively cleave glycosidic linkages in polysaccharides. LPMOs represent a unique paradigm in carbohydrate turnover and exhibit synergy with hydrolytic enzymes in biomass
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 110(48), 19507-19512 (2013-11-13)
Copper is an essential trace element, the imbalances of which are associated with various pathological conditions, including cancer, albeit via largely undefined molecular and cellular mechanisms. Here we provide evidence that levels of bioavailable copper modulate tumor growth. Chronic exposure
To assess whether serum copper in Alzheimer disease (AD) correlates with cognitive scores, beta-amyloid, and other CSF markers of neurodegeneration. The authors studied copper, ceruloplasmin, total peroxide, and antioxidants levels (TRAP) in serum; beta-amyloid in plasma; and copper, beta-amyloid, h-tau
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