Using purified G alpha(i) and G alpha(t), we examined the intrinsic tryptophan fluorescence of these proteins, which reports conformational changes associated with activation and deactivation of G alpha proteins. In addition to the expected enhancement in tryptophan fluorescence intensity, activation of G alpha GDP proteins was accompanied by a modest but notable red shift in tryptophan emission maxima. We identified a cation-pi
interaction between tryptophan and arginine residues in the Switch II of G alpha(i) family proteins that mediates the observed red shift in emission maxima. Furthermore, amino-terminal myristoylation of G alpha(i) resulted in a less polar environment for tryptophan residues in the GTPase domain, consistent with an interaction between selleck the myristoylated amino terminus CHIR98014 and the GTPase domain of G alpha proteins. These results reveal unique insights into conformational changes which occur upon activation and deactivation of G proteins in solution.”
“Purpose: Urolithiasis after kidney transplantation can involve several contributing
factors and the treatment strategy is open to question. We determined the incidence and management of urolithiasis in kidney recipients.
Materials and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed a single center series of 3,000 kidney graft recipients during 32 years to identify those with urolithiasis. We analyzed data by the prevalence per decade, including perioperative procedures (preoperative assessment, anastomosis type and urinary drainage) and long-term followup (urinary stenosis, time to presentation, size, site, treatment type, renal function and survival).
Results: We identified 31 cases and noted a significant MYO10 decrease in incidence from 2.1% to 0.6% during the 3 decades. Excluding 4 cases of donor in situ stones the mean time to diagnosis was 8.5 years. Surgical risk factors were ureteral obstruction in 41% of cases, infravesical obstruction in 14% and urinary-digestive anastomosis in 14%.
A total of 12 cases (38%) were observed exclusively with 2 of spontaneous passage. With minor adaptations all mini-invasive procedures, including extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, endoscopy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy, were feasible in graft recipients. Antegrade procedures were facilitated by the ventral position of the graft. Eight patients (25%) were treated with open surgical ureteroureteral anastomosis.
Conclusions: Prevention with a perioperative Double-J (R) stent and early treatment of ureteral obstruction have decreased and stabilized the urolithiasis rate at around 0.6%. Careful surveillance or any currently available instrumental treatments of urinary stones can be valid options.”
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