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1. Production and analysis of novel disulfide variants of Subtilisin Carlsberg
University essay from Linköpings universitet/KemiAbstract : Protein engineering has been used to alter the stability of proteins for several decades withmuch success, one approach being to introduce two cysteine residues that together form adisulfide bridge. The disulfide bridge can increase the Gibbs free energy of the transitionstate, thus increasing energy difference between the folded state and the unfolding transitionstate, leading to increased kinetic stability of the protein. READ MORE
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2. Methods for production of recombinant enzymes for collagen degradation
University essay from Lunds universitet/Tillämpad biokemi; Lunds universitet/BeräkningskemiAbstract : In this thesis eight enzymes have been identified with documented ability to degrade collagen or its hydrolyzed products. Collagen can be found in skin, bones, and connective tissue. Hydrolyzed collagen peptides are utilized in food, disease treatment, skincare and training supplements. READ MORE
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3. Mipomersen, an apolipoprotein B synthesis inhibitor : A literature study analyzing efficacy and safety when used for treating patients with familial hypercholesterolemia
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kemi och biomedicin (KOB)Abstract : Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic disease affecting about 10 million people around the world. Those who carry the disease have a very high risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and commonly encounter myocardial infarction at the early age of 40. Therefore, a diagnosis and immediate treatment are very important for these patients. READ MORE
