Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, Volume 84, Issue 3 (2020)

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Reconstitution of biosynthetic machinery of fungal natural products in heterologous hosts
Hideaki Oikawa
Pages: 433-444
Published online: 18 Nov 2019
AbstractforReconstitution of biosynthetic machinery of fungal natural products in heterologous hosts | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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His-Cys and Trp-Cys cross-links generated by post-translational chemical modification
Nobutaka Fujieda
Pages: 445-454
Published online: 27 Nov 2019
AbstractforHis-Cys and Trp-Cys cross-links generated by post-translational chemical modification | Full Text | References | PDF (2.5 MB)
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Organic Chemistry

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Euphausia pacifica as a source of 8(R)-hydroxy-eicosapentaenoic acid (8R-HEPE), 8(R)-hydroxy-eicosatetraenoic acid (8R-HETE) and 10(R)-hydroxy-docosahexaenoic acid (10R-HDHA)
Hidetoshi Yamada, Kanako Kumagai, Aiko Uemura & Sayaka Yuki
Pages: 455-462
Published online: 18 Nov 2019
AbstractforEuphausia pacifica as a source of 8(R)-hydroxy-eicosapentaenoic acid (8R-HEPE), 8(R)-hydroxy-eicosatetraenoic acid (8R-HETE) and 10(R)-hydroxy-docosahexaenoic acid (10R-HDHA) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB) | Supplemental
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

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Production of lycopene by metabolically engineered Pichia pastoris
Xinying Zhang, Denggang Wang, Yehong Duan, Xueyun Zheng, Ying Lin & Shuli Liang
Pages: 463-470
Published online: 22 Nov 2019
AbstractforProduction of lycopene by metabolically engineered Pichia pastoris | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB) | Supplemental
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Tryptophanyl-tRNA synthetase (WARS) expression in uveal melanoma – possible contributor during uveal melanoma progression
Pan-Pan Yang, Xiao-Hui Yu & Jiao Zhou
Pages: 471-480
Published online: 06 Nov 2019
AbstractforTryptophanyl-tRNA synthetase (WARS) expression in uveal melanoma – possible contributor during uveal melanoma progression | Full Text | References | PDF (4 MB)
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Super-activator variants of the cyanobacterial transcriptional regulator ChlR essential for tetrapyrrole biosynthesis under low oxygen conditions
Yuto Hiraide, Haruki Yamamoto, Yasushi Kawajiri, Hisanori Yamakawa, Kei Wada & Yuichi Fujita
Pages: 481-490
Published online: 06 Nov 2019
AbstractforSuper-activator variants of the cyanobacterial transcriptional regulator ChlR essential for tetrapyrrole biosynthesis under low oxygen conditions | Full Text | References | PDF (3.2 MB) | Supplemental
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Overexpressing of POU2F2 accelerates fracture healing via regulating HMGA1/Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway
Wei Zhang, Hanke Zhao, Kun Chen & Ye Huang
Pages: 491-499
Published online: 29 Nov 2019
AbstractforOverexpressing of POU2F2 accelerates fracture healing via regulating HMGA1/Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway | Full Text | References | PDF (3.1 MB)
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Liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-tandem mass spectrometric assay for d-aspartate N-methyltransferase activity in ark shells
Kimihiko Shibata, Saho Hagiya, Rena Okawara, Katsumasa Abe, Shouji Takahashi & Yoshio Kera
Pages: 500-506
Published online: 06 Nov 2019
AbstractforLiquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-tandem mass spectrometric assay for d-aspartate N-methyltransferase activity in ark shells | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB)
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Oxidation of isomaltose, gentiobiose, and melibiose by membrane-bound quinoprotein glucose dehydrogenase from acetic acid bacteria
Takaaki Kiryu, Taro Kiso, Hirofumi Sato & Hiromi Murakami
Pages: 507-517
Published online: 13 Nov 2019
AbstractforOxidation of isomaltose, gentiobiose, and melibiose by membrane-bound quinoprotein glucose dehydrogenase from acetic acid bacteria | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | Supplemental
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Inhibition of melanin production and promotion of collagen production by the extract of Kuji amber
Satoshi Suzuki, Junpei Abe, Yui Kudo, Masayuki Shirai & Ken-ichi Kimura
Pages: 518-525
Published online: 22 Nov 2019
AbstractforInhibition of melanin production and promotion of collagen production by the extract of Kuji amber | Full Text | References | PDF (2.5 MB)
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Tocotrienol-rich fraction from annatto ameliorates expression of lysyl oxidase in human osteoblastic MG-63 cells
Kakeru Kohno, Wakana Yamada, Aya Ishitsuka, Miki Sekine, Nantiga Virgona, Masako Ota & Tomohiro Yano
Pages: 526-535
Published online: 19 Nov 2019
AbstractforTocotrienol-rich fraction from annatto ameliorates expression of lysyl oxidase in human osteoblastic MG-63 cells | Full Text | References | PDF (3 MB)
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Olive polyphenol reduces the collagen-elicited release of phosphorylated HSP27 from human platelets
Daisuke Mizutani, Takashi Onuma, Kumiko Tanabe, Akiko Kojima, Kodai Uematsu, Daiki Nakashima, Tomoaki Doi, Yukiko Enomoto, Rie Matsushima-Nishiwaki, Haruhiko Tokuda, Shinji Ogura, Hiroki Iida, Osamu Kozawa & Toru Iwama
Pages: 536-543
Published online: 24 Nov 2019
AbstractforOlive polyphenol reduces the collagen-elicited release of phosphorylated HSP27 from human platelets | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Effects of genistein on lipopolysaccharide-induced injury of mouse alveolar epithelial cells and its mechanism
Qi Zhu, Wei Zhang, Deguang Mu, Hongbin Zhou, Shengchang Wu & Hai Zou
Pages: 544-551
Published online: 03 Dec 2019
AbstractforEffects of genistein on lipopolysaccharide-induced injury of mouse alveolar epithelial cells and its mechanism | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB)
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The plant-type phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase Gmppc2 is developmentally induced in immature soy seeds at the late maturation stage: a potential protein biomarker for seed chemical composition
Naoki Yamamoto, Toshio Sugimoto, Tomoyuki Takano, Ai Sasou, Shigeto Morita, Kentaro Yano & Takehiro Masumura
Pages: 552-562
Published online: 27 Nov 2019
AbstractforThe plant-type phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase Gmppc2 is developmentally induced in immature soy seeds at the late maturation stage: a potential protein biomarker for seed chemical composition | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB) | Supplemental
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Purification, cDNA cloning and characterization of Kunitz-type protease inhibitors from Apios americana tubers
Jia Liu, Masami Yonekura & Yoshiaki Kouzuma
Pages: 563-574
Published online: 02 Dec 2019
AbstractforPurification, cDNA cloning and characterization of Kunitz-type protease inhibitors from Apios americana tubers | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB) | Supplemental
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Molecular insights into the mechanism of substrate recognition of Streptomyces transglutaminases
Shota Tokai, Misugi Uraji & Tadashi Hatanaka
Pages: 575-582
Published online: 25 Nov 2019
AbstractforMolecular insights into the mechanism of substrate recognition of Streptomyces transglutaminases | Full Text | References | PDF (2.6 MB)
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Changes in the physicochemical properties of fish cell membranes during cellular senescence
Akifumi Shiomi, Kohjiro Nagao, Hisae Kasai, Yuji Hara & Masato Umeda
Pages: 583-593
Published online: 24 Nov 2019
AbstractforChanges in the physicochemical properties of fish cell membranes during cellular senescence | Full Text | References | PDF (3.9 MB) | Supplemental
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Note)

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Identification of Reg3β-producing cells using IL-22-stimulated enteroids
Mika Sato, Akihiko Inaba, Ken Iwatsuki, Yuki Saito, Miki Tadaishi, Makoto Shimizu & Kazuo Kobayashi-Hattori
Pages: 594-597
Published online: 23 Nov 2019
AbstractforIdentification of Reg3β-producing cells using IL-22-stimulated enteroids | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | Supplemental
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Food & Nutrition Science

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Antidiabetic components from the hexane extract of red kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.): isolation and structure determination
Anita Maya Sutedja, Emiko Yanase, Irmanida Batubara, Dedi Fardiaz & Hanifah Nuryani Lioe
Pages: 598-605
Published online: 14 Nov 2019
AbstractforAntidiabetic components from the hexane extract of red kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.): isolation and structure determination | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | Supplemental
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Royal jelly reduces depression-like behavior through possible effects on adrenal steroidogenesis in a murine model of unpredictable chronic mild stress
Noriyuki Iegaki, Yukio Narita, Noriko Hattori, Yoko Hirata & Kenji Ichihara
Pages: 606-612
Published online: 20 Nov 2019
AbstractforRoyal jelly reduces depression-like behavior through possible effects on adrenal steroidogenesis in a murine model of unpredictable chronic mild stress | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Effect of dietary cellulose nanofiber and exercise on obesity and gut microbiota in mice fed a high-fat-diet
Takao Nagano & Hiromi Yano
Pages: 613-620
Published online: 13 Nov 2019
AbstractforEffect of dietary cellulose nanofiber and exercise on obesity and gut microbiota in mice fed a high-fat-diet | Full Text | References | PDF (782 KB)
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In vitro and in vivo evaluation of antioxidant activity of Petasites japonicus Maxim. flower buds extracts
Miki Hiemori-Kondo & Mika Nii
Pages: 621-632
Published online: 24 Nov 2019
AbstractforIn vitro and in vivo evaluation of antioxidant activity of Petasites japonicus Maxim. flower buds extracts | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB) | Supplemental
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Growth of term infants fed a commercial infant formula with a protein content of 2.2 g/100 kcal: an observational follow-up study
Shinji Jinno, Kae Yamazaki, Yoshitaka Nakamura & Toshi Kinouchi
Pages: 633-639
Published online: 11 Nov 2019
AbstractforGrowth of term infants fed a commercial infant formula with a protein content of 2.2 g/100 kcal: an observational follow-up study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Microbiology & Fermentation Technology

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Isolation of four xylanases capable of hydrolyzing corn fiber xylan from Paenibacillus sp. H2C
Yusuke Hagiwara, Yasuhiro Mihara, Koichi Sakagami, Ryuta Sagara, Undramaa Bat-Erdene, Rie Yatsunami & Satoshi Nakamura
Pages: 640-650
Published online: 20 Nov 2019
AbstractforIsolation of four xylanases capable of hydrolyzing corn fiber xylan from Paenibacillus sp. H2C | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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