Theses - Biochemistry
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Elucidating p53’s physiological and tumourigenic roles
The key role of p53 as a tumour suppressor is widely acknowledged and based on many observations that p53 suppresses oncogene-mediated transformation of rodent fibroblasts and is the most frequently mutated gene in human ... -
Molecular interactions of plant cell wall polymers
(2020-07)Specialised plant cells produce thickened cell walls, called secondary cell walls comprised of lignocellulose. The main polymers in lignocellulose are cellulose, xylan, galactoglucomannan and lignin. Lignocellulose forms ... -
The Ancestry and Function of Cytochrome c6A
(2020-05-16)Cytochrome c6A is a homologue of cytochrome c6 found in eukaryotic green algae and higher plants. However it is thought to perform a different function from cytochrome c6. Two current hypotheses exist for this function: ... -
Investigating the Functional Interaction between RhoGDI Family Proteins and Activated Cdc42 associated-kinase (ACK)
(2020-07-01)ACK is a non-receptor tyrosine kinase and an effector protein for Cdc42. ACK has been implicated in carcinogenesis events especially in promoting cell migration and invasion, indicating a need for a fuller understanding ...
