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Proteins are usually separated into two distinct functional classes passive structural materials, which are built up from long fibers, and active components of cellular machinery in which the protein chains are arranged in small compact domains, as we have discussed in earlier chapters. In spite of their differences in structure and function, both these classes of proteins contain a helices and/or p sheets separated by regions of irregular structure. In most cases the fibrous proteins contain specific repetitive amino acid sequences that are necessary for their specific three-dimensional structure. 

A potential limitation encountered when one seeks to characterize the kinetic binding order of certain rapid equilibrium enzyme-catalyzed reactions containing specific abortive complexes. Frieden pointed out that initial rate kinetics alone were limited in the ability to distinguish a rapid equilibrium random Bi Bi mechanism from a rapid equilibrium ordered Bi Bi mechanism if the ordered mechanism could also form the EB and EP abortive complexes. Isotope exchange at equilibrium experiments would also be ineffective. However, such a dilemma would be a problem only for those rapid equilibrium enzymes having fccat values less than 30-50 sec h For those rapid equilibrium systems in which kcat is small, Frieden s dilemma necessitates the use of procedures other than standard initial rate kinetics. 

These chapters contain specific information about the principles of assays defined in the text and contain what may well be the most comprehensive guide to the science of measurement in the scientific literature. Both the NF and the Nutritional Supplements have their own general chapters. Guidelines to Good Manufacturing practices are supplied, with guidance to small-scale pharmaceutical operations such as those encountered in a typical dispensing pharmacy. 

There are other small biomolecules, specific to certain types of cells or organisms. For example, vascular plants contain, in addition to the universal set, small molecules called secondary metabolites, which play a role specific to plant life. These metabolites include compounds that give plants their characteristic scents, and compounds such as morphine, quinine, nicotine, and caffeine that are valued for their physiological effects on humans but used for other purposes by plants. The entire collection of small molecules in a given cell has been called that cell s metabolome, in parallel with the term genome (defined earlier and expanded on in... 

The circulating levels of l,25(OH)2D3 rise progressively towards the end of pregnancy, probably in response to the increased mineral demands. At the same time, an extra-renal synthesis of l,25(OH)2D3 takes place in the fetoplacental unit [4,47,48]. This synthesis is thought to occur in the decidual cells rather than in the placenta itself, although some controversy still remains upon the exact location of this process. Placental tissues have also been shown to contain specific receptors for l,25(OH)2D3 [49] as well as the faculty to synthesize the small calbindin (9 kDa) [50], However, the transplacental calcium transport is independent of the overall maternal vitamin D status [51]. The hypothesis of a differential regulation of calcium transport within the feto/placental unit may be in relation with the in situ synthesis of l,25(OH)2D3 or the fetal synthesis of this hormone. 

A standard leak is a small container that leaks helium at a very slow and specific amount. As mentioned before, helium diffuses through borosilicate glass (or through ceramic or capillary tube). This diffusion is very consistent at any given pressure and temperature. Within the standard leak is a thimble of borosilicate glass (see Fig. 7.62) around which is the stored helium. The helium leak rate var-... 

It is clear that the formation of an enzyme-substrate complex is required for both the catalytic action of an enzyme and its substrate specificity. Substrates are bound to a relatively small region of the enzyme called the active or catalytic site, which contains specific residues directly responsible for catalytic action. The active site is three-dimensional and is formed by groups from different areas of the linear polypeptide sequence. Activity therefore depends on the integrity of the three-dimensional structure of the enzyme. The specificity of binding depends upon a complementary relationship between the enzyme active site and the substrate. 

The slope of the measured titration curve is inversely proportional to the buffer capacity of the protein, which contains specific information on the type of protein. After modification of the coulometric sensor-actuator device with a porous gold actuator electrode, the device is shown to be suitable for the determination of protein buffer capacity in solution [17]. A schematic representation of the device is shown in Fig. 12. The buffer capacity can be measured by sending a small alternating current through the porous actuator electrode, resulting in the alternating generation of protons and hydroxyl ions. This will result in a small pH perturbation in the free space of the porous electrode, which is detected by... 

Before a specimen is transferred into small containers for each of the ordered tests, it must be thoroughly mixed to ensure homogeneity because the specific gravity, volume, and composition of the urine may aE vary throughout the coEection period. The small container into which an aliquot is transferred should not be a plastic bottle if toluene or another organic compound has been used as a preservative metahfree containers must be used for trace metal analyses. 

As with other active-passive-type metals and alloys, the pitting corrosion of aluminum and its alloys results from the local penetration of a passive oxide film in the presence of environments containing specific anions, particularly chloride ions. The oxide film is y-Al203 with a partially crystalline to amorphous structure (Ref 13, 59). The film forms rapidly on exposure to air and, therefore, is always present on initial contact with an aqueous environment. Continued contact with water causes the film to become partially hydrated with an increase in thickness, and it may become partially colloidal in character. It is uncertain as to whether the initial air-formed film essentially remains and the hydrated part of the film is a consequence of precipitated hydroxide or that the initial film is also altered. Since the oxide film has a high ohmic resistance, the rate of reduction of dissolved oxygen or hydrogen ions on the passive film is very small (Ref 60). 

The combination of microscale fluidics and fabrication techniques has facilitated the development of miniaturized, self-contained polymeric devices that are used to perform diagnostic tests in the clinical setting and laboratory assays at the bench. These miniature lab-on-a-chip devices utilize small amoimts of sample and reagents while potentially performing many assays simultaneously. Microfluidic charmels containing specific morphologies to capture cells and expose them to patterns of antibodies have led to the development of new diagnostic tests that can be performed at the bedside. 

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