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Creator:: Vanegas, Juan Manuel
Abstract:: The unfolding of human retinoid X receptor α in the presence of the denaturant guanidine HCl was studied using stopped-flow absorbance spectroscopy. The protein's four native cysteine residues were mutated to obtain four single-cysteine mutants, each with the other three cysteine residues mutated to alanine. The thiols of these hRXRα...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Juan Manuel Vanegas for the degree

Creator:: Hansen, Allysa
Abstract:: A significant body of research demonstrates that phytochemical intake favorably influences hepatic metabolism via a number of different biological mechanisms. Other research has shown a positive effect of certain phytochemicals on kidney health, specifically in ameliorating symptoms of kidney disease. The current research used three separate studies that tested the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: antithrombotic activities (Garcia-Lafuente et al., 2009). The anti-inflammatory properties of polyphenols have

Creator:: Miranda-Garcia, Omar
Abstract:: Health benefits obtained from consumption of fruits and vegetables have the potential to improve the lifestyle of individuals. The walnut is a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA)-rich whole food that is readily available in the U.S and has been shown to potentially reduce risk of Metabolic Syndrome. Furthermore, consumption of polyphenol...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Ruppel, Meghan L.
Abstract:: Nitrogen is a crucial nutrient required by yeast to successfully complete alcoholic fermentation. In particular, the concentration of yeast assimilable nitrogen (YAN) influences fermentation kinetics and the production of a range of volatile aroma compounds, both desirable and undesirable. YAN is naturally present in the grape, but producers can boost...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

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