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  1. Article ; Online: SilE-R and SilE-S - DABB Proteins Catalyzing Enantiospecific Hydrolysis of Organosilyl Ethers.

    Pick, Lisa M / Oehme, Viviane / Hartmann, Julia / Wenzlaff, Jessica / Tang, Qingyun / Grogan, Gideon / Ansorge-Schumacher, Marion B

    Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)

    2024  , Page(s) e202404105

    Abstract: ... enzymes, SilE-R and SilE-S, which are able to hydrolyze silyl ethers. They belong to the stress-response ... silyl functions as large as TBDMS are accepted. The X-ray crystal structure of SilE-R, determined ... mechanism, which has not previously been described for enzymes. Although the natural function of SilE-R and ...

    Abstract Silyl ethers fulfil a fundamental role in synthetic organic chemistry as protecting groups and their selective cleavage is an important factor in their application. We present here for the first time two enzymes, SilE-R and SilE-S, which are able to hydrolyze silyl ethers. They belong to the stress-response A/B barrel domain (DABB) family and are able to cleave the Si-O bond with opposite enantiopreference. Silyl ethers containing aromatic, cyclic or aliphatic alcohols and, depending on the alcohol moiety, silyl functions as large as TBDMS are accepted. The X-ray crystal structure of SilE-R, determined to a resolution of 1.98 Ȧ, in combination with mutational studies, revealed an active site featuring two histidine residues, H8 and H79, which likely act synergistically as nucleophile and Brønsted base in the hydrolytic mechanism, which has not previously been described for enzymes. Although the natural function of SilE-R and SilE-S is unknown, we propose that these 'silyl etherases' may have significant potential for synthetic applications.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-17
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2011836-3
    ISSN 1521-3773 ; 1433-7851
    ISSN (online) 1521-3773
    ISSN 1433-7851
    DOI 10.1002/anie.202404105
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  2. Book: Verbundprojekt R&D BESCHLEUNIGER (Spin Management): Spin-Management polarisierter Leptonstrahlen an Beschleunigern

    Moortgat-Pick, Gudrid

    Verbund: 05H2010 - R&D BESCHLEUNIGER (Spin Management) ; Schlussbericht ; Förderzeitraum: 01.07.2010 - 30.06.2012

    2013  

    Title variant R&D BESCHLEUNIGER (Spin Management): Spin-Management polarisierter Leptonstrahlen an Beschleunigern
    Institution Universität Hamburg
    Author's details Universität Hamburg ... Projektleitung: Gudrid Moortgat-Pick
    Language German
    Size 23 Bl.
    Publishing place Hamburg
    Document type Book
    Note Förderkennzeichen BMBF 05H10GUE - 05H10PDE - 05H10UME. - Verbund-Nr. 01079160 ; Unterschiede zwischen dem gedruckten Dokument und der elektronischen Ressource können nicht ausgeschlossen werden
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  3. Book ; Online: Verbundprojekt R&D BESCHLEUNIGER (Spin Management): Spin-Management polarisierter Leptonstrahlen an Beschleunigern

    Moortgat-Pick, Gudrid

    Verbund: 05H2010 - R&D BESCHLEUNIGER (Spin Management) ; Schlussbericht ; Förderzeitraum: 01.07.2010 - 30.06.2012

    2013  

    Title variant R&D BESCHLEUNIGER (Spin Management): Spin-Management polarisierter Leptonstrahlen an Beschleunigern
    Institution Universität Hamburg
    Author's details Universität Hamburg ... Projektleitung: Gudrid Moortgat-Pick
    Language German
    Size Online-Ressource (24 S., 207 KB)
    Publisher Technische Informationsbibliothek u. Universitätsbibliothek
    Publishing place Hannover ; Hamburg
    Document type Book ; Online
    Note Förderkennzeichen BMBF 05H10GUE - 05H10PDE - 05H10UME. - Verbund-Nr. 01079160 ; Unterschiede zwischen dem gedruckten Dokument und der elektronischen Ressource können nicht ausgeschlossen werden
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  4. Article: Acetylcholinesterase-R increases germ cell apoptosis but enhances sperm motility.

    Mor, I / Sklan, E H / Podoly, E / Pick, M / Kirschner, M / Yogev, L / Bar-Sheshet Itach, S / Schreiber, L / Geyer, B / Mor, T / Grisaru, D / Soreq, H

    Journal of cellular and molecular medicine

    2008  Volume 12, Issue 2, Page(s) 479–495

    Abstract: ... of the acetylcholinesterase (AChE-R) splice variant, a common response in various tissues. In germ cells of male transgenic ... TgR mice, AChE-R excess associates with reduced sperm differentiation and sperm counts. To explore ... the mechanism(s) by which AChE-R up-regulation affects spermatogenesis, we identified AChE-R's protein partners ...

    Abstract Changes in protein subdomains through alternative splicing often modify protein-protein interactions, altering biological processes. A relevant example is that of the stress-induced up-regulation of the acetylcholinesterase (AChE-R) splice variant, a common response in various tissues. In germ cells of male transgenic TgR mice, AChE-R excess associates with reduced sperm differentiation and sperm counts. To explore the mechanism(s) by which AChE-R up-regulation affects spermatogenesis, we identified AChE-R's protein partners through a yeast two-hybrid screen. In meiotic spermatocytes from TgR mice, we detected AChE-R interaction with the scaffold protein RACK1 and elevated apoptosis. This correlated with reduced scavenging by RACK1 of the pro-apoptotic TAp73, an outcome compatible with the increased apoptosis. In contrast, at later stages in sperm development, AChE-R's interaction with the glycolytic enzyme enolase-alpha elevates enolase activity. In transfected cells, enforced AChE-R excess increased glucose uptake and adenosine tri-phosphate (ATP) levels. Correspondingly, TgR sperm cells display elevated ATP levels, mitochondrial hyperactivity and increased motility. In human donors' sperm, we found direct association of sperm motility with AChE-R expression. Interchanging interactions with RACK1 and enolase-alpha may hence enable AChE-R to affect both sperm differentiation and function by participating in independent cellular pathways.
    MeSH term(s) Acetylcholinesterase/genetics ; Acetylcholinesterase/metabolism ; Alternative Splicing ; Animals ; Apoptosis/genetics ; Biopsy ; Humans ; Immunohistochemistry ; Male ; Mice ; Mice, Transgenic ; Models, Biological ; Sperm Motility/genetics ; Spermatozoa/cytology ; Spermatozoa/enzymology ; Spermatozoa/physiology ; Testis/cytology ; Testis/enzymology ; Testis/metabolism ; Testis/physiology ; Testis/surgery
    Chemical Substances Acetylcholinesterase (EC 3.1.1.7)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2008-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2074559-X
    ISSN 1582-4934 ; 1582-1838 ; 1582-4934
    ISSN (online) 1582-4934
    ISSN 1582-1838 ; 1582-4934
    DOI 10.1111/j.1582-4934.2008.00231.x
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  5. Article: The stress-associated acetylcholinesterase variant AChE-R is expressed in human CD34(+) hematopoietic progenitors and its C-terminal peptide ARP promotes their proliferation.

    Deutsch, Varda R / Pick, Marjorie / Perry, Chava / Grisaru, Dan / Hemo, Yoram / Golan-Hadari, Dita / Grant, Alastair / Eldor, Amiram / Soreq, Hermona

    Experimental hematology

    2003  Volume 30, Issue 10, Page(s) 1153–1161

    Abstract: ... overexpression and alternative splicing, yielding the rare stress-associated "readthrough" AChE-R variant protein ... This led us to explore the hematopoietic involvement of AChE-R and its cleavable C-terminal peptide ARP ... Our findings support ARP, the C-terminal peptide of AChE-R, as a new hematopoietic growth factor ...

    Abstract Objective: Hematopoietic stress responses involve increases in leukocyte and platelet counts, implying the existence of stress responsive factors that modulate hematopoiesis. Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is expressed in mammalian neurons and hematopoietic cells. In brain, it responds to stress by mRNA overexpression and alternative splicing, yielding the rare stress-associated "readthrough" AChE-R variant protein. This led us to explore the hematopoietic involvement of AChE-R and its cleavable C-terminal peptide ARP.
    Materials and methods: AChE mRNA variants were labeled in CD34(+) hematopoietic progenitor cells by in situ hybridization. ARP expression was detected by multicolor flow cytometry. Bromo-deoxyuracil incorporation and viable cell counts served to evaluate the proliferative effects of ARP and suppressive effects of the AChE antisense oligonucleotide AS1 on CD34(+) cells.
    Results: The distal enhancer, proximal promoter, and first intron of the human AChE gene include consensus binding sites for hematopoietically active and stress-induced transcription factors. CD34(+) cells from human cord blood were found to express all three variant AChE mRNAs, having different intracellular distributions. ARP was found in 5 to 15% of adult peripheral blood, bone marrow, and fetal CD34(+) cells (both committed CD38(+) and uncommitted CD38(-)) and in acute myeloid leukemia blasts. Externally supplied ARP by itself facilitated the proliferation of CD34(+) cells in an antisense suppressible manner. When combined with early-acting cytokines, ARP enhanced survival and expansion of CD34(+) cells up to 28 days in culture.
    Conclusions: Our findings support ARP, the C-terminal peptide of AChE-R, as a new hematopoietic growth factor that may promote the myelopoietic expansion and thrombopoiesis characteristic of stress and may be used to enhance the efficiency of ex vivo expansion for bone marrow transplantation.
    MeSH term(s) Acetylcholinesterase/genetics ; Adult ; Antigens, CD/blood ; Antigens, CD34/blood ; Cell Division/physiology ; Fetal Blood/cytology ; Fetus/physiology ; Flow Cytometry ; Genetic Variation ; Growth Substances/pharmacology ; Hematopoietic Stem Cells/cytology ; Hematopoietic Stem Cells/enzymology ; Humans ; Immunophenotyping ; In Situ Hybridization ; Infant, Newborn ; Oligodeoxyribonucleotides, Antisense ; Peptide Fragments/pharmacology ; Stress, Physiological/enzymology ; Stress, Physiological/genetics
    Chemical Substances Antigens, CD ; Antigens, CD34 ; Growth Substances ; Oligodeoxyribonucleotides, Antisense ; Peptide Fragments ; Acetylcholinesterase (EC 3.1.1.7)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2003-04-01
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
    ZDB-ID 185107-x
    ISSN 1873-2399 ; 0301-472X ; 0531-5573
    ISSN (online) 1873-2399
    ISSN 0301-472X ; 0531-5573
    DOI 10.1016/s0301-472x(02)00900-1
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  6. Article: Kinetics of the thapsigargin-induced Ca

    Pick, Tillman / Gamayun, Igor / Tinschert, René / Cavalié, Adolfo

    Frontiers in physiology

    2023  Volume 14, Page(s) 1127545

    Abstract: Thapsigargin (TG) inhibits the sarco/endoplasmic reticulum ... ...

    Abstract Thapsigargin (TG) inhibits the sarco/endoplasmic reticulum Ca
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-27
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2564217-0
    ISSN 1664-042X
    ISSN 1664-042X
    DOI 10.3389/fphys.2023.1127545
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  7. Article ; Online: Studying TIGIT activity against tumors through the generation of knockout mice.

    Rishiq, Ahmed / Bsoul, Reem / Pick, Ophir / Mandelboim, Ofer

    Oncoimmunology

    2023  Volume 12, Issue 1, Page(s) 2217735

    Abstract: The use of antibodies to block inhibitory receptors, primarily anti-PD1 and CTLA4 (known as checkpoint therapy) revolutionized cancer treatment. However, despite these successes, the majority of cancer patients do not respond to the checkpoint treatment, ...

    Abstract The use of antibodies to block inhibitory receptors, primarily anti-PD1 and CTLA4 (known as checkpoint therapy) revolutionized cancer treatment. However, despite these successes, the majority of cancer patients do not respond to the checkpoint treatment, emphasizing the need for development of additional therapies, which are based on other inhibitory receptors. Human TIGIT is an inhibitory receptor expressed by Natural Killer (NK) and T cells and is mainly known to interact with PVR, Nectin-2, Nectin-3, and Nectin-4. Whether mouse TIGIT interacts with all of these ligands is still unclear. Additionally, the in vivo function of TIGIT against tumors is not completely understood. Here, we demonstrate that mouse TIGIT interacts with and is inhibited by mPVR only. Using CRISPR-Cas9 technology, we generated TIGIT-deficient mice and demonstrated that NK cell cytotoxicity and degranulation against two tumor types were lower in WT mice when compared to the TIGIT KO mice. Moreover, in vivo tumor progression was slower in TIGIT KO than in WT mice. Taken together, our data established that mTIGIT has only one ligand, PVR, and that in the absence of TIGIT tumors are killed better both in vitro and in vivo.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Humans ; Mice ; Cell Adhesion Molecules/genetics ; Ligands ; Mice, Knockout ; Neoplasms/genetics ; Receptors, Immunologic/genetics ; Receptors, Immunologic/metabolism ; T-Lymphocytes
    Chemical Substances Cell Adhesion Molecules ; Ligands ; Receptors, Immunologic ; TIGIT protein, human ; T cell Ig and ITIM domain protein, mouse
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-29
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2645309-5
    ISSN 2162-402X ; 2162-402X
    ISSN (online) 2162-402X
    ISSN 2162-402X
    DOI 10.1080/2162402X.2023.2217735
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  8. Article: Connectivity of stormwater ponds impacts Odonata abundance and species richness.

    Richmond, I C / Perron, M C / Boyle, S P / Pick, F R

    Landscape ecology

    2024  Volume 39, Issue 3, Page(s) 63

    Abstract: ... species richness, and composition of dragonflies (p values < 0.01, R: Conclusions: Our results suggest ...

    Abstract Context: The successful dispersal of an animal depends, partly, on landscape connectivity. Urbanization poses risks to dispersal activities by increasing hostile land cover types.
    Objectives: We investigated how connectivity of urban ponds impacted Odonata communities (dragonflies and damselflies), an order of semi-aquatic insects that actively disperse.
    Methods: We sampled 41 constructed stormwater ponds and 8 natural ponds in a metropolitan area. The effect of connectivity and the quantity of available adjacent habitats was tested at different scales for dragonflies (900 m) and damselflies (300 m), determined by a literature analysis, to account for differences in suborder dispersal capabilities.
    Results: Lower levels of connectivity and fewer nearest neighbours negatively impacted abundance, species richness, and composition of dragonflies (p values < 0.01, R
    Conclusions: Our results suggest that dragonflies are positively affected by increased connectivity in an urban landscape, with no benefit of connectivity to damselflies at the scale measured. We recommend intentional planning of urban stormwater pond networks, where individual ponds can act as stepping stones, incorporated with strategic inclusion of beneficial land cover types.
    Supplementary information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10980-024-01817-z.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-28
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1027798-5
    ISSN 1572-9761 ; 0921-2973
    ISSN (online) 1572-9761
    ISSN 0921-2973
    DOI 10.1007/s10980-024-01817-z
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  9. Article ; Online: Advice for improving the reproducibility of data extraction in meta-analysis.

    Ivimey-Cook, Edward R / Noble, Daniel W A / Nakagawa, Shinichi / Lajeunesse, Marc J / Pick, Joel L

    Research synthesis methods

    2023  Volume 14, Issue 6, Page(s) 911–915

    Abstract: ... in meta-analysis. We also provide suggestions of R software that can further help with reproducible data policies ...

    Abstract Extracting data from studies is the norm in meta-analyses, enabling researchers to generate effect sizes when raw data are otherwise not available. While there has been a general push for increased reproducibility in meta-analysis, the transparency and reproducibility of the data extraction phase is still lagging behind. Unfortunately, there is little guidance of how to make this process more transparent and shareable. To address this, we provide several steps to help increase the reproducibility of data extraction in meta-analysis. We also provide suggestions of R software that can further help with reproducible data policies: the shinyDigitise and juicr packages. Adopting the guiding principles listed here and using the appropriate software will provide a more transparent form of data extraction in meta-analyses.
    MeSH term(s) Reproducibility of Results ; Software
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-11
    Publishing country England
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2548499-0
    ISSN 1759-2887 ; 1759-2879
    ISSN (online) 1759-2887
    ISSN 1759-2879
    DOI 10.1002/jrsm.1663
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  10. Article ; Online: Mental health and neurodevelopmental patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for children and young people with epilepsy: A systematic review.

    De Aveiro, Bianca / Winsor, Alice / Davies, Jessica / Nicholson, Timothy R / Pal, Deb K / Richardson, Mark P / Pick, Susannah

    Epilepsy & behavior : E&B

    2024  Volume 153, Page(s) 109671

    Abstract: Children and young people with epilepsy are at higher risk of mental health disorders and atypical neurodevelopmental outcomes compared to the general population. It is essential to detect such comorbidities early in children with epilepsy and provide ... ...

    Abstract Children and young people with epilepsy are at higher risk of mental health disorders and atypical neurodevelopmental outcomes compared to the general population. It is essential to detect such comorbidities early in children with epilepsy and provide appropriate interventions, to improve clinical outcomes. We aimed to identify and evaluate the measurement properties of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) that have been validated specifically to measure mental health and neurodevelopmental outcomes in children and/or young people with epilepsy. We searched Embase, Medline, and PsycINFO in May 2023 for relevant studies. Mental health was defined as psychological symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression, psychosis) and/or behavioural difficulties (e.g., conduct disorders). Neurodevelopmental outcomes included neurodevelopmental disorder traits such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autistic spectrum disorders. We assessed methodological quality using Consensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) guidance. Twelve papers were identified that psychometrically evaluated 13 relevant PROMs (two epilepsy-specific, eleven generic). The appraisal of the PROMs was limited by the availability of only one or two published articles for each, and incomplete psychometric evaluations in some cases. The tool demonstrating the strongest evidence was The Neurological Disorders Depression Inventory-Epilepsy for Youth. The ADHD Rating Scale-IV and The Paediatric Symptom Checklist -17 demonstrated good evidence in favour of at least two measurement properties. This review identified only a small number of mental health and neurodevelopmental PROMs evaluated specifically in paediatric epilepsy. There is a need for further validation of mental health and neurodevelopmental PROMs in children with epilepsy.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Humans ; Child ; Mental Health ; Psychotic Disorders ; Epilepsy/complications ; Epilepsy/therapy ; Anxiety Disorders ; Patient Reported Outcome Measures ; Quality of Life/psychology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2010587-3
    ISSN 1525-5069 ; 1525-5050
    ISSN (online) 1525-5069
    ISSN 1525-5050
    DOI 10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109671
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