Nucleic-Acid Analogs with Restricted Conformational Flexibility in the Sugar-Phosphate Backbone (‘Bicyclo-DNA’). Part 5. Synthesis, Characterization, and Pairing Properties of Oligo-αlpha-D-(bicyclodeoxynucleotides) of the Bases Adenine and Thymine (αlpha-Bicyclo-DNA)

10.1002/hlca.19950780816.abs A conformational analysis of the (3′S,5′R)-2′-deoxy-3′,5′-ethano-α-D-ribonucleosides (a-D-bicyclodeoxynucleosides) based on the X-ray analysis of N4-benzoyl-α-D-(bicyclodeoxycytidine) 6 and on 1H-NMR analysis of the α-D-bicyclodeoxynucleoside derivatives 1-7 reveals a rigid sugar structure with the furanose units in the l′-exo/2′-endo conformation and the secondary OH groups on the carbocyclic ring in the pseudoequatorial orientation. Oligonucleotides consisting of α-D-bicyclothymidine and α-D-bicyclodeoxyadenosine were successfully synthesized from the corresponding nucleosides by phosphoramidite methodology on a DNA synthesizer. An evaluation of their pairing properties with complementary natural RNA and DNA by means of UV/melting curves and CD spectroscopy show the following characteristics: i) α-bcd(A10) and α-bcd(T10) (α = short form of α-D)efficiently form complexes with complementary natural DNA and RNA. The stability of these hybrids is comparable or slightly lower as those with natural β-d(A10) or β-d(T10)( β = short form ofβ-D). ii) The strand orientation in α-bicyclo-DNA/β-DNA duplexes is parallel as was deduced from UV/melting curves of decamers with nonsymmetric base sequences. iii) CD Spectroscopy shows significant structural differences between α-bicyclo-DNA/β-DNA duplexes compared to α-DNA/β-DNA duplexes. Furthermore, α-bicyclo-DNA is ca. 100-fold more resistant to the enzyme snake-venom phosphodiesterase with respect to β-DNA and about equally resistant as α-DNA.

Oxidized bases in the ribosome's peptidyl transferase center and their effects on translation

The ribosome is central to protein biosynthesis and the focus of extensive research. Recent biochemical and structural studies, especially detailed crystal structures and high resolution Cryo-EM in different functional states have broadened our understanding of the ribosome and its mode of action. However, the exact mechanism of peptide bond formation and how the ribosome catalyzes this reaction is not yet understood. Also, consequences of direct oxidative stress to the ribosome and its effects on translation have not been studied. So far, no conventional replacement or even removal of the peptidyl transferase center's bases has been able to affect in vitro translation. Significant contribution to the catalytic activity seems to stem from the ribose-phosphate backbone, specifically 2'OH of A2451. Using the technique of atomic mutagenesis, novel unnatural bases can be introduced to any desired position in the 23S rRNA, surpassing conventional mutagenesis and effectively enabling to alter single atoms in the ribosome. Reconstituting ribosomes in vitro using this approach, we replaced universally conserved PTC bases with synthetic counterparts carrying the most common oxidations 8-oxorA, 5-HOrU and 5-HOrC. To investigate the consequent effects on translation, the chemically engineered ribosomes were studied the in various functional assays. Incorporation of different oxidized bases into the 70S ribosome affected the ribosomes in different ways. Depending on the nucleobase modified, the reconstituted ribosomes exhibited radical deceleration of peptide bond formation, decrease of synthesis efficiency or even an increase of translation rate. These results may further our understanding of the residues involved in the peptide bond formation mechanism, as well as the disease-relevant effects of oxydative stress on the translation machinery.

Oxidized bases in the ribosome's peptidyl transferase center and their effects on translation

The ribosome is central to protein biosynthesis and the focus of extensive research. Recent biochemical and structural studies, especially detailed crystal structures and high resolution Cryo-EM in different functional states have broadened our understanding of the ribosome and its mode of action. However, the exact mechanism of peptide bond formation and how the ribosome catalyzes this reaction is not yet understood. Also, consequences of direct oxidative stress to the ribosome and its effects on translation have not been studied. So far, no conventional replacement or even removal of the peptidyl transferase center's bases has been able to affect in vitro translation. Significant contribution to the catalytic activity seems to stem from the ribose-phosphate backbone, specifically 2'OH of A2451. Using the technique of atomic mutagenesis, novel unnatural bases can be introduced to any desired position in the 23S rRNA, surpassing conventional mutagenesis and effectively enabling to alter single atoms in the ribosome. Reconstituting ribosomes in vitro using this approach, we replaced universally conserved PTC bases with synthetic counterparts carrying the most common oxidations 8-oxorA, 5-HOrU and 5-HOrC. To investigate the consequent effects on translation, the chemically engineered ribosomes were studied the in various functional assays. Incorporation of different oxidized bases into the 70S ribosome affected the ribosomes in different ways. Depending on the nucleobase modified, the reconstituted ribosomes exhibited radical deceleration of peptide bond formation, decrease of synthesis efficiency or even an increase of translation rate. These results may further our understanding of the residues involved in the peptide bond formation mechanism, as well as the disease-relevant effects of oxydative stress on the translation machinery.

Change in permeation rates of acids and bases through limited use protective fabrics after repeated wash cycles

The primary objective of this study was to determine if there is a change in permeation rates when limited use protective fabrics undergo repeated exposure and wash cycles. The null hypothesis of this study was that no substantial change in permeation takes place after the test material is subjected to repeated contact with a strong acid or base and has undergone repeated wash cycles. ^ The materials tested were DuPont Tychem® CPF 3 and CPF 4 fabrics. The challenge chemicals in this study were ninety-eight percent sulfuric acid and fifty percent sodium hydroxide. Permeation testing was conducted utilizing ASTM designation F739-99a Standard Test Method for Resistance of Protective Clothing Materials to Permeation by Liquids or Gases Under Conditions of Continuous Contact. ^ In this study, no change in permeation rates of either challenge chemical was detected for CPF 3 or CPF 4 limited use protective fabrics after repeated exposure and wash cycles. Certain unexposed areas of the fabric suffered structural degradation unrelated to exposure and which may be due to multiple washings.^

Alianza perpetua. Bases del manejo ecológico en el noroeste amazónico. En: Avá, nº 19

Este texto explora las relaciones sociales entre humanos y no humanos para los Makuna, un grupo Tukano oriental del noroeste amazónico. A partir del concepto local üsi wasoare (préstamo de vitalidad) se analizan los intercambios chamánicos asociados a las prácticas productivas del grupo y se demuestra como la generación de vida en el cosmos es resultado del trabajo humano orientado por un principio ético que impide la aniquilación de lo no humano.

Antropo-semiótica de la muerte : fundamentos, límites y perspectivas. En: Avá, nº 19

En esta investigación se abordan dos problemas. Por un lado, una discusión sobre las bases teóricas de una disciplina híbrida que se ha dado en llamar Antropo-semiótica: ¿Cuáles son sus fundamentos? ¿Cuáles sus objetivos, métodos y objeto de estudio? Para ello se examinan las propuestas de algunos investigadores cuyos trabajos son un desarrollo aplicado de esta experiencia antropo-semiótica, pero para la cual hay pocas definiciones teóricas o epistemológicas. Luego se proponen algunas categorías básicas, generales, que alimentarían la constitución de esta disciplina. Por otro lado, a partir de las reflexiones y experiencias anteriores, se sugieren algunos de los componentes básicos de una Antro-semiótica aplicada al estudio de la muerte, entendida como un fenómeno social y cultural que forma parte de la estructura de lo humano.

Arte impuro y lenguaje : bases teóricas e históricas para una estética motivacional

Fil: Roig, Arturo Andrés.

El complemento de ''Las Bases''

Fil: Gandía, Enrique de.

Jorge M. Mayer: "Las Bases'' de Alberdi. Buenos Aires, Editorial Sudamericana, 1970, 1 vol. de 512 páginas

Fil: Montaño, Salvador Dana.

Compuestos fenólicos, actividad antioxidante : bases farmacológicas y su aplicación en medicina general y oral

Los flavonoides, compuestos fenólicos, son los pigmentos responsables de la coloración de las flores, frutos y hojas, presentes en las uvas y en otros frutos como las moras, frambuesas, arándanos entre otros. Tienen actividad antioxidante comprobada. El daño tisular oxidativo y la apoptosis, pueden ser atenuados por las antocianinas, un subgrupo de los flavonoides, en células aisladas cultivadas de tejidos orales humanos. En este trabajo se describen las bases farmacológicas para la aplicación de las mismas en el tratamiento de las patologías orales donde está comprobado el stress oxidativo como vía patogénica de las mismas.

Valoración de las demandas físicas en el rugby local : Bases para la utilización de metodologías específicas

En la siguiente ponencia se intentará reflexionar sobre las demandas físicas reales en el Rugby local, las cuales se desprenden de datos empíricos como la cuantificación de las distancias recorridas por jugadores de rugby de nivel local de la Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires (URBA) del grupo II, a través de un Sistema de Posicionamiento Global (gps), sumado a los datos de planillaje extraídos de los distintos partidos disputados en la primera mitad del año actual y a la recopilación de algunos estudios científicos internacionales. Analizando estos datos, contextualizando con las dimensiones de las canchas donde se juegan los partidos de rugby (100 x 70 metros) y teniendo en cuenta las estructuras corporales como ser el peso y la talla de quienes realizan este deporte, se plantearan algunos interrogantes que pondrán en tela de juicio la utilización de metodologías que se basan en largas pasadas (mayores a los 200 metros), recorridas a velocidad constante y de manera rectilínea. Entendiendo que la especificidad es un principio fundamental del entrenamiento deportivo, se intentará dar bases y/o sustentos válidos para la toma de decisiones metodológicas a la hora de tener que elaborar un proceso de entrenamiento o la elección de un método de entrenamiento

Classificações epistemológicas na educação física brasileira : Redescrições...

O artigo oferece uma redescriçao de duas classificaçoes epistemológicas bastante utilizadas na Educaçao Física: a) uma que considera a produçao do conhecimento organizada em torno de três matrizes teóricas (empírico-analítica, fenomenológico-hermenêutica e crítico-dialética); b) e outra que opoe modernos e pós-modernos no debate epistemológico da área

Costos y beneficios de la inclusión de revistas universitarias en bases de datos de Acceso Abierto

Fil: Rozemblum, Cecilia. Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educación; Argentina.