Tags: Molecular Case Study

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  1. Evolution of Caffeine Biosynthesis Enzymes

    12 Jun 2020 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Brian Sullivan1, Shuchismita Dutta2

    1. University of North Carolina 2. RCSB Protein Data Bank, Rutgers University

    This case focuses on exploring why plants make secondary metabolites like caffeine and how the enzymes required for making caffeine evolved.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1909/?v=1

  2. Piwi Matters

    12 Jun 2020 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Laurel Lorenz1, Shuchismita Dutta2

    1. Princeton University 2. RCSB Protein Data Bank, Rutgers University

    This case focuses on understanding structure and function relationships in Piwi, a protein that is critical for germline stem cell function and development of eggs in the fruit fly ovary.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1910/?v=1

  3. Waking up Anna

    11 Jun 2020 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Kate K. O'Toole1, Shuchismita Dutta2

    1. Emory University 2. RCSB Protein Data Bank, Rutgers University

    This case focuses on understanding the molecular basis of Anna's sleeping disorder and its treatment.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1908/?v=1

  4. Happy Blue Baby

    11 Jun 2020 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Shuchismita Dutta

    RCSB Protein Data Bank, Rutgers University

    This case, about a specific mutant of hemoglobin, focuses on visualizing and understanding the molecular basis of why an infant turned blue soon after birth and how the cyanosis resolved on its own...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1902/?v=1

  5. Nicholas' Story

    11 Jun 2020 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Shuchismita Dutta1, Kimberly Linenberger Cortes2, Henry Vincent Jakubowski3, Melanie Lenahan4, David Marcey5, Pat Marsteller6, Cassidy Terrell7

    1. RCSB Protein Data Bank, Rutgers University 2. Kennesaw State University 3. College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University 4. Raritan Valley Community College 5. California Lutherian University 6. Emory University 7. University of Minnesota, Rocester

    This 3 part case on sickle cell disease focuses on visualizing and understanding the molecular basis of its cause, symptoms, complications, management, treatment, and possible cures.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/1907/?v=1