Oxidation–reduction (redox) reactions are central to the existence of life. Reactive species of oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur mediate redox control of a wide range of essential cellular processes. Yet, excessive levels of oxidants are associated with agei
It’s important to understand that oxidation and reduction reactions are fundamentally about the transfer of electrons. In the context of biology, however, you may find it helpful to use the gain or loss of H and O atoms as a proxy for the transfer of electrons. As a general rule of thu...
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It is well-established that redox-reactions are integral to biology for energy harvesting (oxidative phosphorylation), immune defense (oxidative burst) and drug metabolism (phase I reactions), yet there is emerging evidence that redox may play broader roles in biology (e.g., redox signaling). A...
*Redox biology*, a fascinating field at the forefront of modern biochemistry, explores the intricacies of how cells handle redox reactions – the transfer of electrons between molecules. These reactions are crucial for cellular metabolism, energy production, and even cellular signaling. Imbalances in ...
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We investigated these redox reactions either with the enzymes that were (partially) purified from oat and barley etioplasts or with recombinant enzymes overexpressed in E. coli. Reduction of ring D, catalyzed by NADPH: protochlorophyllide oxidoreductase (POR), requires light. Several modified Pchlide...
Redox reactions play a key role in maintaining essential biological processes. Deviations in redox pathways result in the development of various pathologies at cellular and organismal levels. Until recently, studies on transformations in the intracellular redox state have been significantly hampered in liv...
The two gases are also involved in redox signalling reactions, being able to interact with reactive oxygen species (ROS). Interestingly, several pathological conditions, such as cardiovascular diseases and neurological disorders, are ... L Faro,M Letizia 被引量: 0发表: 2013年 Taurine and Its Ana...
Redox reactions constitute one of the most fundamental integrative regulatory systems that support human physiology, and our understanding of these systems has evolved at a remarkable rate in recent years. Redox reactions are intimately linked to both, oxidative stress and cellular bioenergetics. Over th...