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03/18/2014

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Term
Chromatin Structure
Definition
Condensed chromatin wrapped around pos charged nucleosome
Histones are rich in lysine and arginine
H1 is only histone that is not in the nucleosome core
Term
Heterochromatin
Definition
Inactive, condensed
Term
Euchromatin
Definition
Active, less condensed
Term
DNA methylation
Definition
cytosine and adenine are methylated in replication, which allows mismatch repair enzymes to distinguish between old and new strands
Term
Histone alteration
Definition
Methylation = inactivation (methylation = mute)
Acetylation = relaxation, allowing transcription
Term
Nucleotides
Definition
PURines (A, G) - 2 rings "Pure as Gold"
Pyrimidines (C, T, U) - 1 ring
Guanine has a ketone, Thymine has a methyl
Deamination of cytosine makes a uracil
G-C bond (3 bonds) - strongest bond
Term
Amino acids necessary for Purine synthesis
Definition
GAG
Glycine
Aspartate
Glutamine
Also needs THF
Term
Purine synthesis
Definition
Start with sugar and phosphate (PRPP), add base
PRPP > (PRPP synthetase) IMP > GMP or AMP
RLE: Glutamine PRPP amino transferase
Term
Pyrimidine synthesis
Definition
Temp base (orotic acid), add PRPP, modify
*draw out pathway
Req: Carbamoyl phosphate, Orotic acid, PRPP, UMP > UDP > CTP or dUDP > dTMP
RLE: CPS 2
Term
De novo base synthesis
Definition
Ribonucs are synthesized first and converted to deoxyribonucleotides but ribonucleotide reductase
Term
Carbamoyl Phosphate
Definition
Involved in 2 pathways:
1: de novo pyrimidine synthesis
2: urea cycle
OTC deficiency leads to an accumulation of carbamoyl phosphate which is then converted to orotic acid
Term
Hydroxyurea
Definition
Inhibits ribonucleotide reductase
Pyrimidine cycle
UDP > dUDP
Term
6-MP
Definition
Blocks de novo purine synthesis
PRPP > IMP
Term
5-FU
Definition
Inhibitis Thymidylate synthase (part of THF cycle)
dUMP > dTMP
Term
Methotrexate
Definition
Inhibits DHFR (part of THF cycle)
dUMP > dTMP
Term
Trimethoprim
Definition
Inhibits bacterial DHFR (part of the THF cycle)
dUMP > dTMP
Term
Orotic Aciduria
Definition
Inability to convert orotic acid to UMP because of defect in UMP synthase
Autosomal recessive
Inc orotic acid in the urine, NO hyperammonemia (OTC def)
Megaloblastic anemia (not better with b12 admin) , FTT
Tx: oral uridine administration
Term
Purine Salvage Pathway
Definition
*draw out chart. Pg 66
Term
Adenosine deaminase deficiency
Definition
Excess ATP and dATP cause feedback inhibition of ribonucleotide reductase
This prevents DNA synthesis and Drops lymphocyte count
*major cause of SCID
Autosomal recessive
Term
Lesch Nyhan Syndrome
Definition
Absence of HGPRT, which normally converts hypoxanthine to IMP, and guanine to GMP
Results in excess uric acid production and de novo purine synthesis (via Xanthine oxidase)
Term
Helicase
Definition
unwinds DNA at replication fork
Term
Single stranded binding proteins
Definition
Prevents strand from reannealing
Term
DNA topoisomerases
Definition
Creates nick in the helix to relieve supercoils created during replication
*FQs inhibit DNA gyrase (topoisomerase 2)
Term
Primase
Definition
Makes an RNA primer on which the DNA polymerase 2 can initiate replication
Term
DNA polymerase 3
Definition
Prokaryotic only
Elongates leading strand by adding to the 3' end
Elongates lagging strand until it reaches primer of preceding fragment
3'-5' Exonuclease does proof reading of the strands
Term
DNA polymerase 1
Definition
Degrades RNA primer, replaces it with DNA
Term
DNA ligase
Definition
Catalyzes the formation of phosphodiesterase bond within a strand of dsDNA
*joins okazaki fragments
Term
Telomerase
Definition
Enzyme adds DNA to 3' ends of chromosomes to avoid loss of genetic material with every duplications
Term
Nonhomologous end joining
Definition
Mutated in ataxia telangiectasia
Cant repair ds breaks in DNA
Term
DNA, RNA synthesis
Definition
DNA and RNA are synthesized 5'-3'
mRNA is read 5'-3'
Protein synth is N > C termins
Remember that the 5' of the incoming nucleotide bears the triphosphate
Triphosphate bond is the target of the 3' hydroxyl attack
Term
mRNA start codons
Definition
AUG
Codes for methionine in eukaryotes
Codes for f-methionine in prokaryotes
Term
mRNA stop codons
Definition
UAA, UGA, UAG
Term
Promoter
Definition
Where RNA polymerase and other transcription factors bind to DNA upstream from the gene locus (AT rich region upstream with TATA and CAAT boxes)
*Promoter mutation results in dramatic decr in amount of gene transcribed
Term
Enhancer
Definition
Stretch of DNA that alters gene expression by binding transcription factors
Term
Silencer
Definition
Site where negative regulators bind
Term
Eukaryotic RNA polymerases
Definition
1: rRNA
2: mRNA
3: tRNA
No proofreading abilities, but can initiate chains. RNA pol 2 opens DNA at promoter site
*RNApol2 inhibited by a-amantin (mushrooms) > leads to severe hepatotoxicity
Term
Prokaryotic RNA polymerase
Definition
one RNA polymerase makes all the kind of RNA
Term
RNA processing
Definition
hnRNA destined for translation is called pre-mRNA.
*Processing occurs in the nucleus
Capping of 5' end (addition of 7-methylguanosine cap)
Polyadenylation of 3' end (`200)
Splicing out of introns
Only processed RNA is transferred out the of nucleus
Term
Splicing of pre-mRNA
Definition
Primary transcript combines with snRNPs to form a spliceosome
Lariat shaped (looped) intermediate is formed
Lariat is released to remove intron precisely and join two exons
Term
Introns vs Exons
Definition
Exons contain the genetic information coding for proteins
Term
Regulation of transcription
Definition
TFs must bind promoter region 25 nts upstream (Hogness box)
Operator region bonds repressor to block transcription or releases to initiate transcription
Enhance and repressor regions alter the rate of transcription
Term
tRNA
Definition
Cloverleaf form
Anticodon end is opposite 3' aminoacyl end
All tRNA have CCA at 3' end
Term
tRNA Charging
Definition
Aminoacyl-tRNA-synthetase scrutinizes amino acid before and after it binds to tRNA
If it is deemed incorrect, the bond is hydrolyzed
A mischarged tRNA reads usual codon but inserts wrong amino acid
*Tetracyclines bind the 30S subunit, preventing attachment of aminoacyl-tRNA
Term
Initiation Protein synthesis
Definition
Activated by GTP hydrolysis
Initiation factors help assemble the 40S with the initiator tRNA and are released when the subunit is assembled
Eukaryotes: 40S + 60S = 80S
Prokaryotes: 30S + 50S = 70S
ATP = activation (charging)
GTP = gripping and going places
Term
Protein Elongation
Definition
Aminoacyl-tRNA binds to A site
Ribosomal rRNA (ribozyme) catalyzes the peptide bond formation, transfers the growing polypeptide to amino acid in A site
Ribosome advances 3 NTs toward the 3' end of mRNA moving peptidyl tRNA to P site
Term
Protein Termination
Definition
Stop codon recognized by release factor and completed protein is released from ribosome
Term
Protein ribosome sites
Definition
A: incoming aminoacyl-tRNA
P: accommodates growing peptide
E: holds empty tRNA as it exits
Term
Post translational modifications
Definition
Trimming- removal of the N or C terminal pro peptides from zymogens to generate mature proteins
Covalent alterations
Proteosomal degredations - attachment of ubiquitin to defective proteins to tag them for breakdown
Term
CDKs
Definition
Cyclin dependent kinases; constiutive and inactive
Term
Cyclins
Definition
Regulatory proteins that control cell cycle events
Activate CDKs
Term
Tumor suppressors
Definition
p53 and hypophosphorylated Rb normally inhibit G1-S progression
mutations in these genes results in unrestrained cell division
Term
Stable cell types
Definition
Hepatocytes and lymphocytes
Enter G1 when stimulated
Term
RER
Definition
Synthesis of secretory proteins and N-linked oligosaccharides addition to many proteins
*nissel bodies (neurons) synthesize enzymes (ChAT - makes Ach) and peptide NTs
Goblet cells and Ab secreting plasma cells have lots of RER
Term
Free ribosomes
Definition
Unattached to any membrane
Site of synthesis of cytosolic and organellar proteins
Term
Smooth ER
Definition
Site of Steroid synthesis (Smooth = Steroid)
Also Detox of drugs and poisons
Liver hepatocytes and adrenal cortex are rich in SER
Term
Golgi apparatus
Definition
Distribution center for proteins and lipids from the ER to the vesicles and plasma membrane
*modifies N-oligosacharides on asparagine
Adds O-oligosaccharides on serene and threonine
Adds M6P to proteins for trafficking lysosomes
Term
I cell disease
Definition
Inherited lysosomal storage disorder; failure of addition of M6P to lysosome proteins
Coarse facial features, clouded corneas, restricted joint movement, high plasma levels of lysosomal enzymes
Often fatal in childhood
Term
Vesicular trafficing proteins
Definition
COP1: golgi > golgi (retrograde); golgi > ER
COP2: Golgi > golgi (anterograde); ER > Golgi
Clathrin: trans golgi > lysosomes; PM > endosomes
Term
Peroxisome
Definition
membrane enclosed organelle involved in catabolism of very long fatty acids and amino acids
Term
Proteasome
Definition
Barrel shaped protein complex that degrades damaged or unnecessary proteins tagged for destruction with ubiquitin
Term
Microtubule
Definition
Helical array of dimers of a and B tubulin
Each dimer has two GTP bound
Within flagella, cilia and mitotic spindles
Also involved in axoplasmic transport in neurons
Term
Dynein
Definition
Retrograde to microtubule
Term
Kinesin
Definition
Anterograde to microtubule
Term
Drugs that act on microtubules
Definition
Mebendazole, Griseofulvin, Vincristine, Paclitaxel, Colchicine
Term
Chediak-Higashi Syndrome
Definition
Mutation in the LYST (lysosomal trafficking regulator gene)
Necessary for microtubule dependent sorting of endosomal proteins into late endosomes
*recurrent pyogenic infections, partial albinism, peripheral neuropathy
Term
Cilia structure
Definition
9+2 arrangement of microtubules
Axonemal dynein- ATPase links peripheral 9 doublets and causes bending of cilium
Term
Kartageners syndrome
Definition
Immotile cilia due to a dynein arm defect
Results in male infertility and dec female fertility, bronchiectasis, and recurrent sinusitis
*assoc with sinus invertus
Term
Actin and myosin
Definition
microvilli, muslce contraction, cytokinesis, adherens junctions
Term
Microtubules
Definition
Cilia, flagella, mitotic spindle, centrioles, axonal trafficking
Term
Intermediate filaments
Definition
Vimentin, desmin, cytokeratin, lamins, GFAP, neurofilaments
Term
Stains for intermediate filaments
Definition
Vimentin - CT
Desmin - Muslce
Cytokeratn - Epithelial cells
GFAP - neuroglia
Neurofilaments - neurons
Term
Sodium Potassium pump
Definition
Located in the PM with ATP site on cytosolic side
For 1 ATP: 3Na out, 2K in
*Oubain inhibits by binding the K site
*Cardiac Glycosides directly inhibit leading to inc Ca inside via indirect inhibition of the Ca/Na exchanger
Term
Collagen
Definition
Most abundant protein in the body
Extensively modified by post translational modification
Term
Type 1 collagen
Definition
"Strong collagen"
Most common - 90%
Bone, Skin, Tendon, dentin, fascia, cornea, late wound repair
*Defective in Osteogenesis imperfecta
Term
Type 2 collagen
Definition
"Slippery collagen"
Cartilage, vitreous body, nucleus pulposus
Term
Type 3 collagen
Definition
"Bloody cartilage"
Reticulin, skin, blood vessels, uterus, fetal tissue, granulation tissue
*defective in Ehlers Danlos
Term
Type 4 collagen
Definition
"BM"
Basement membrane or basal lamina
*defective in Alport syndrome
Term
Collagen production
Definition
In fibroblasts: synthesis, hydroxylation, glycosylation, and exocytosis
Outside fibroblasts: proteolytic processing and cross linking
Term
Collagen Synthesis
Definition
Occurs in the RER
Translation of alpha chains (preprocollagen)
Usually Gly-X-Y (proline and lysine)
Term
Collaegn Hydroxylation
Definition
Happens in the ER
Hydroxylation of specific lysine and proline reidues
Requires vitamin C
Term
Collagen Glycosylation
Definition
ER
Glycosylation of pro-a-chain hydroxylysine and formation of pro collagen via hydrogen and disulfide bonds
Triple helix of 3 a chains
*OI- trouble forming the triple helix
Term
Collagen Proteolytic processing
Definition
Cleavage of disulfide rich terminal transforming it into tropocollagen
Term
Collagen cross linking
Definition
Reinforcement by covalent lysine-hydroxylysine to make collagen fibrils
*ED- problems with cross linking
Term
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Definition
Brittle bone disease
Autosomal dominant, abnormal type 1 collagen
*blue sclera, hearing loss, dental imperfections
Term
Ehlers Danlos
Definition
Faulty type 3 collagen synthesis (cross linking)
Hyperextensible skin, tendency to bleed, hyper mobile joints
Berry aneruysm, organ rupture
Term
Alport Syndrome
Definition
Abnormal type 4 collagen, X linked recessive
Progressive hereditary deafness, and nephritis. Can also have ocular disturbances
Term
Elastin
Definition
Stretchy protein rich in protein and glycine
Tropoelastin with a fibrillin scaffolding
Broken down by elastase which is normally inhibited by a1-antitrypsin
Term
Marfan Syndrome
Definition
Defect in fibrillin, leads to hyper elastic joints and AAA
Term
PCR
Definition
Procedure to amplify a desired fragment of DNA
Term
Blotting procedures
Definition
Southern: DNA, with DNA probe
Northern: RNA with DNA probe
Western: Protein with Ab probe
SW: DNA binding proteins with oligonucleotide probe
Term
Microarray
Definition
Used to profile gene expression levels
Term
ELIZA
Definition
Antigen AB reactivity
Indirect- test antigen to see if a spec Ab is present in pt blood
Direct - test Ab to see if antigen is present in pt blood
Term
FISH
Definition
No flourescence - gene has been deleted
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