A multidimensional approach to the analysis of chemical shift titration experiments in the frame of a multiple reaction scheme

2013 ◽  
Vol 51 (10) ◽  
pp. 641-648 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony D'Aléo ◽  
Elise Dumont ◽  
Olivier Maury ◽  
Nicolas Giraud
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Shift ◽  
Reaction Scheme ◽  
Multidimensional Approach ◽  
Chemical Shift Titration

Nuclear magnetic resonance studies of the acid–base chemistry of amino acids and peptides. III. Determination of the microscopic and macroscopic acid dissociation constants of α,ω-diaminocarboxylic acids

1976 ◽  
Vol 54 (21) ◽  
pp. 3392-3400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas L. Sayer ◽  
Dallas L. Rabenstein
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Shift ◽  
Dissociation Constants ◽  
Nonlinear Least Squares ◽  
Acid Dissociation ◽  
Acid Base ◽  
Acid Dissociation Constants ◽  
Ammonium Group ◽  
Titration Curves ◽  
Chemical Shift Titration ◽  
The Difference

The acid–base chemistry of 2,3-diaminopropionic acid (dap), 2,4-diaminobutyric acid (dab), ornithine (orn), and lysine (lys) has been studied by 13C and proton nmr spectroscopy. Macroscopic acid dissociation constants for titration of the two ammonium groups of each molecule have been calculated from the 13C chemical shift titration curves for the alkyl carbon atoms by nonlinear least squares curve fitting methods. Microscopic acid dissociation constants for the simultaneous titration of the two ammonium groups of protonated orn and lys have been obtained from their proton chemical shift titration curves and from the 13C titration curves for orn and dap. The results indicate that the α-ammonium group of each of these α,ω-diaminocarboxylic acids is more acidic than its ω-ammonium group, but that the difference decreases as the number of carbons separating the ammonium groups decreases so that the acidities of the two ammonium groups of dap are almost identical. Results of pmr studies of the acid–base chemistry of glycyl-L-lysine and L-lysylglycine also are reported.

Time-Resolved Cryo-Electron Microscopy of Oscillating Microtubules

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 502-503
Author(s):  
Eva-Maria Mandelkow ◽  
Ron Milligan
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Dynamic Instability ◽  
Entire Solution ◽  
Reaction Scheme ◽  
Time Resolved ◽  
X Ray ◽  
X Ray Scattering ◽  
A Chain ◽  
Ray Scattering

Microtubules form part of the cytoskeleton of eukaryotic cells. They are hollow libers of about 25 nm diameter made up of 13 protofilaments, each of which consists of a chain of heterodimers of α-and β-tubulin. Microtubules can be assembled in vitro at 37°C in the presence of GTP which is hydrolyzed during the reaction, and they are disassembled at 4°C. In contrast to most other polymers microtubules show the behavior of “dynamic instability”, i.e. they can switch between phases of growth and phases of shrinkage, even at an overall steady state [1]. In certain conditions an entire solution can be synchronized, leading to autonomous oscillations in the degree of assembly which can be observed by X-ray scattering (Fig. 1), light scattering, or electron microscopy [2-5]. In addition such solutions are capable of generating spontaneous spatial patterns [6].In an earlier study we have analyzed the structure of microtubules and their cold-induced disassembly by cryo-EM [7]. One result was that disassembly takes place by loss of protofilament fragments (tubulin oligomers) which fray apart at the microtubule ends. We also looked at microtubule oscillations by time-resolved X-ray scattering and proposed a reaction scheme [4] which involves a cyclic interconversion of tubulin, microtubules, and oligomers (Fig. 2). The present study was undertaken to answer two questions: (a) What is the nature of the oscillations as seen by time-resolved cryo-EM? (b) Do microtubules disassemble by fraying protofilament fragments during oscillations at 37°C?

Barriers to Physical Activity in Adolescents

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadine Langguth ◽  
Tanja Könen ◽  
Simone Matulis ◽  
Regina Steil ◽  
Caterina Gawrilow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Outcome Expectations ◽  
Multidimensional Approach ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Tailored Interventions ◽  
Long Term Consequences ◽  
Age Range

During adolescence, physical activity (PA) decreases with potentially serious, long-term consequences for physical and mental health. Although barriers have been identified as an important PA correlate in adults, research on adolescents’ PA barriers is lacking. Thus reliable, valid scales to measure adolescents’ PA barriers are needed. We present two studies describing a broad range of PA barriers relevant to adolescents with a multidimensional approach. In Study 1, 124 adolescents (age range = 12 – 24 years) reported their most important PA barriers. Two independent coders categorized those barriers. The most frequent PA barriers were incorporated in a multidimensional questionnaire. In Study 2, 598 adolescents (age range = 13 – 21 years) completed this questionnaire and reported their current PA, intention, self-efficacy, and negative outcome expectations. Seven PA barrier dimensions (leisure activities, lack of motivation, screen-based sedentary behavior, depressed mood, physical health, school workload, and preconditions) were confirmed in factor analyses. A multidimensional approach to measuring PA barriers in adolescents is reliable and valid. The current studies provide the basis for developing individually tailored interventions to increase PA in adolescents.

A Multidimensional Approach to Psychology

1999 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 237-238
Author(s):  
Donald E. Polkinghorne
Keyword(s):  
Multidimensional Approach
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