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Characterization of a putative mutant for iron homeostasis
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Little is known about the genetics of iron homeostasis in plants. A novel genetic screen was used to identify mutants with alterations in iron homeostasis. Because Ferritin (Fer1) mRNA expression is upregulated by intracellular ...
Storing hydrogen, by enhancing diamond powder properties with CaF2 and KF for use in fuel cells
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Whaaaat!!!!!!!!! Hydrogen as a fuel? Yes just like you read it, hydrogen is becoming the best alternative to change our economical dependence on fossil fuels. Today fossil fuels are the main source of energy in the world, ...
Effect of clearcutting on the habitat within the clearcut and the surrounding forest and its relationship to the presence of wood thrush (Hylocichla mustelina) in the Current River Conservation Area
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Wood thrush were one of the few species of forest birds that increased in density on sites that received even-aged management as part of the Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project (MOFEP). One hypothesis is that this may ...
Progress in the synthesis of a Technetium-labeled complex as a potential Sigma receptor binding ligand
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
The sigma receptors have been known to affect several physiological functions such as psychosis, depression and uncontrolled cell proliferation. But what makes the sigma receptors so great is the fact that they bind a ...
Single component vs. whole furniture packing in virtual reverse manufacturing
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Previous research studies have analyzed the issues associated with the computer integration of the various technologies now available for hardwood log sawmills. These new technologies were created to optimize the quantity ...
Doping of natural diamond powder with boron to increase its hydrogen storage capacity
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Have you asked yourself what will happen when we run out of fossil fuels, where will our electric power come from, how would we be able to transport ourselves over long distances? Think about what will happen to our economy ...
L-NAME treatment in pigs
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Nω-nitro-L-arginine-methyl-ester (L-NAME) inhibits the enzyme nitric oxide synthase (NOS) which generates the physiologic messenger gas, nitric oxide (NO). In addition to its role as a vasodilator NO inhibits inflammation ...
Interaction of a heterodimerization partner with glucocorticoid receptor (GR), androgen receptor (AR) and GR/AR hybrids
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Steroid hormones are a class of compounds that play a role in regulating many functions. Glucocorticoid hormone is a compound in this class, which helps maintain homeostasis, including regulation of production of γ-fibrinogen, ...
Functional analysis of conserved amino acid residues in the C-terminus of ACC synthase
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Ethylene is an important plant hormone that regulates growth, development, and stress response. Synthesis of Ethylene from its immediate precursor, 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACC), is catalyzed by ACC oxidase. ...
The effect of reduced chromatin gene expression on an epigenetically regulated maize gene
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
In virtually all eukaryotic organisms, not just plants, genes are regulated at the level of chromatin. In a genomics approach to understand how expression of a gene can be regulated by its chromatin configuration, a series ...
Estrogen receptors in TRAMP C2 cells
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
According to a 2005 study done by the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer among American men. It has been shown that estrogen receptors alpha and beta play significant roles ...
The impairment of the prefrontal cortex due to high levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in relation to ADHD
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Attention- Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects many people from various backgrounds; however, not much is known about the disorder aside from clinical symptoms. Researchers are just beginning to dissect ADHD and ...
Metro and nonmetro youth: Evaluating differential pathways to delinquency
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Although much research has been conducted on risk factors and behaviors of delinquent youth, little is known about the nonmetro population and how they may differ from their metro counterparts. The purpose of this study ...
The intramolecular, stereoselective addition of sulfoximine carbanions to electron deficient alkenes
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Chiral Benzothiazine play important roles in synthetic organic chemistry since they can be used in the preparation of enantiomerically pure compounds. We have studied the synthesis of these species using the intramolecular, ...
Epithelial-mesenchymal transition of brain tumor cells is differentially regulated in response to dexamethasone
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
In the epithelial-mesenchymal transition of tumors, the loss of cohesivity and the migratory capability of cells determine the invasiveness and therefore the malignancy of the cancer. Understanding these biophysical ...
Optimization of metal-cyclization of alpha-MSH peptide analogs used in the treatment and detection of melanoma
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Over the past few years Dr. Quinn and his lab have made significant progress in the development of a melanoma treatment drug. Based upon peptide analogs of the alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone, Α-MSH, Dr. Quinn has ...
Host-guest complexes to molecular encapsulation of hydrogen
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Science has always been about man learning from and attempting to mimic nature. In supramolecular chemistry this possibility is evident due to particularly interesting architectures of natural shell-like containers such ...
Conversion of waste corncob to activated carbon for use of methane storage
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Missouri being one of the leading states in corn production has a large quantity of corn cobs. Corn cob can be used to produce activated carbon because its organic origin is similar to coconut and peach pits which have ...
Construction of a knockout targeting vector to generate an Interleukin-13 Receptor α1 deficient Balb/c mouse
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
A recent publication from our lab has provided evidence for the involvement of the α1 chain of the Interleukin-13 cytokine receptor (IL-13Rα1) in the development of the neonatal immune system. Specifically, we have shown ...
Analysis of Arabidopsis thaliana mutants defective in the oligopeptide transporter OPT3
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
The transport of peptides across membranes is a phenomenon found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes as a method of obtaining amino acids, nitrogen, and carbon. Peptides can be transported by ATP-dependent transporters, as ...