Browsing University of Waterloo by Subject "yeast"
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The characterization of Dbf4 interactions and roles in genome replication and stability in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
(University of Waterloo, 2020-03-05)Dbf4-dependent kinase (DDK) is a complex composed of the Cdc7 kinase and its regulatory subunit, Dbf4. Initiation of eukaryotic DNA replication requires phosphorylation of Mcm2-7 helicase by DDK. Due to its essential role ... -
The Effects of Copper Availability on Mitochondrial Function in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
(University of Waterloo, 2019-05-23)Copper (Cu) is crucial for cell function and survival and plays important roles in enzyme-catalyzed metabolic processes, transport of cargo through cellular membranes, and protein breakdown. The mitochondria are home to ... -
Synthetic quorum sensing in model microcapsule colonies
(Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2017-07-24)Biological quorum sensing refers to the ability of cells to gauge their population density and collectively initiate a new behavior once a critical density is reached. Designing synthetic materials systems that exhibit ...