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1. 1. Effect of perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) on bovine early embryo development in vitro

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

   Author : Jacklin Kjellgren; [2017]
   Keywords : bovine; embryo development; IVF; IVP; perfluorononanoic acid; PFNA; mitochondria; lipid; toxicity;

   Abstract : Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) is a large family of highly fluorinated chemicals, used in different commercial products (e.g. in clothing, shampoos, kitchenware and fire-fighting foams) utilizing their different properties, and have been found in wildlife, humans and in the environment. READ MORE

3. 2. Identification of Novel Regulators of Mitochondrial Protein Quality Control

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Tillämpad biokemi

   Author : My Bratbakken Lundvall; [2015]
   Keywords : Mitochondrial Quality Control; Oxidative Stress; Ubiquitin ligases; Ubiquitin; Yeast; Parkinson s Disease; Mitochondria; Paraquat; Oxidative Damage; Superoxides; tillämpad biokemi; applied biochemistry; Technology and Engineering; Chemistry; Biology and Life Sciences;

   Abstract : Chronic pesticide exposure has been linked to several human diseases including cancer, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease. Due to the potential risks to human health, the usage of pesticides has been a controversial topic. READ MORE

4. 3. Elucidation of the role of the MICOS complex in signal transduction from mitocondrial DNA nucleoids

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Tillämpad biokemi

   Author : Michael Hellman; [2015]
   Keywords : tillämpad biokemi; applied biochemistry; Chemistry; Technology and Engineering; Biology and Life Sciences;

   Abstract : The MICOS complex protein MicF has recently been identified to play a vital role in the mitochondrial DNA inheritance checkpoint, a control system that halts cell cycle progression in cells lacking mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). We show in this report that another member of the complex, MicA, also plays an important role in the mtDNA inheritance checkpoint as its deletion led to cell cycle progression in cells lacking mtDNA (Rho0 cells). READ MORE