Distribution of phytochelatins, metal-binding compounds, in plant foods: A survey of commonly consumed fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.128051
Abstract: Phytochelatins (PyCs) are metal-binding compounds produced by plants. PyCs may reduce bioavailability of dietary toxic metals such as cadmium. However, the PyC concentrations in foods are unknown. The objective of this study was to analyze… read more here.
Keywords: plant foods; commonly consumed; metal binding; binding compounds ... See more keywords
Computational Studies towards the Identification of Novel Rhodopsin-Binding Compounds as Chemical Chaperones for Misfolded Opsins
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules25214904
Abstract: Accumulation of misfolded and mistrafficked rhodopsin on the endoplasmic reticulum of photoreceptor cells has a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of retinitis pigmentosa and a subset of Leber’s congenital amaurosis. One potential strategy to reduce… read more here.
Keywords: cis retinal; rhodopsin; binding compounds; computational studies ... See more keywords