Studies from University of Vermont describe new findings in molecular biology.

Science Letter | November 3, 2009 | Copyright

"We investigated the role of regulatory light-chain (Rlc1p) and heavy-chain phosphorylation in controlling fission yeast myosin-II (Myo2p) motor activity and function during cytokinesis. Phosphorylation of Rlc1p leads to a fourfold increase in Myo2p's in vitro motility rate, which ensures effective contractile ring constriction and function," scientists in the United States report (see also Molecular Biology).

"Surprisingly, unlike with smooth muscle and nonmuscle myosin-II, RLC phosphorylation does not influence the actin-activated ATPase activity of Myo2p. A ...

Read all of this article with a FREE trial to HighBeam Research

Related newspaper, magazine, and trade journal articles from HighBeam Research

(Including press releases, facts, information, and biographies)

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL ISSUES AGENDA FOR OCT. 3 MEETING
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News ; The Belfast City Council issued the following meeting agenda: City of Belfast Public Hearing Council Chambers - Belfast City Hall October 3, 2006 7:00 p.m. In accordance with Title 28A Section 653 MRSA 1964 a public hearing will be held on...
Belfast Marathon: The top 100 relay race finishing times.(Sport)
Newspaper article from: The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland) ; ...02:38:10 10 Lunchtime Legends 1, Belfast, 02:39:25 11 Mourne Harriers A Team, Ballyclare, 02:42:25 12 O Zoners, Belfast, 02:44:35 13 Lagan Valley Loafers...02:44:55 14 Lunchtime Legends 2, Belfast, 02:45:27 15 Abbey Athletic Club...
Belfast Museum gussying up for big season
Newspaper article from: Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME ; BELFAST - Officials at the Belfast Museum are polishing up the exhibits in preparation for this season...number of new exhibits on display, including one on the legendary Belfast-built sailing ship Charlotte W. White, which was lost at sea...
Grateful Belfast plans a proper thanks to MBNA
Newspaper article from: Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME ; BELFAST - It will be a one-time, one-of...in Maine in Camden in 1993, expanded to Belfast in 1995, then to Rockland, Orono, Brunswick...change the face of a community than in Belfast, a city whose economic base had been anchored...
Belfast's defense shackles Tigers
Newspaper article from: Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME ; BELFAST - A strong defensive effort in the second...quarter led to a pointworthy victory for the Belfast girls basketball team Thursday evening...scored a game-high 17 points to help Belfast go to 8- 6 as the Lions try to keep pace...
Transforming Belfast needs only a little imagination; Imagine Belfast, the company set up to steer the city's bid for the European Capital of Culture 2008 title, has faced many challenges over the last six months. Its new chief executive tells HELEN McGURK why Belfast is ready to join the culture club.(MID TERM REPORT)
Newspaper article from: The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland) ; ...adopts in the fierce battle to secure for Belfast the coveted title European Capital of...one of many economic returns. Imagine Belfast believes scooping the title would have...term perspective is changing the image of Belfast to the outside world which would mean...
Belfast's retail battleground: Westfield says its Sprucefield centre will rejuvenate Ulster. Its rivals say it will ruin the Belfast market.(Analysis + opinion--Northern Ireland)
Magazine article from: Property Week ; ...experience we have ever had has been in Belfast. I have never seen anything like it...Week's Irish Property Convention in Belfast on Thursday last week. Sargent was referring...Sprucefield centre, 12 miles to the south of Belfast near Lisburn, which will include a 240...
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL ISSUES AGENDA FOR JAN. 2 MEETING
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News ; The Belfast City Council issued the following meeting...BelfastPublic HearingCouncil Chambers - Belfast City HallJanuary 2, 20087:00 p.m...possible thereafter in the Council Chambers of Belfast City Hall to hear an application by Rollie...
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL ISSUES AGENDA FOR FEB. 17 MEETING
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News ; BELFAST, Maine, Feb. 17 -- The Belfast City Council issued the following meeting agenda: The Belfast City Council, at its regular Council meeting of Tuesday, February 17, 2009, shall conduct a public hearing associated with the second reading...
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 15 MEETING
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News ; The Belfast City Council issued the following meeting...BelfastPublic Hearing Council Chambers - Belfast City HallAugust 15, 20067:00 p.m...possible thereafter in the Council Chambers - Belfast City Hall to hear an application by Randall...

Find more facts and information related to the article "Studies from University of Vermont describe new ..."