A STRUCTURALLY CONSERVED SITE IN AUP1 BINDS THE E2 ENZYME UBE2G2 AND IS ESSENTIAL FOR ER-ASSOCIATED DEGRADATION.

A structurally conserved site in AUP1 binds the E2 enzyme UBE2G2 and is essential for ER-associated degradation.

Endoplasmic reticulum-associated degradation (ERAD) is a protein quality control pathway of fundamental importance to cellular homeostasis.Although multiple ERAD pathways exist for targeting topologically distinct substrates, all pathways require substrate ubiquitination.Here, we characterize a key role for the UBE2G2 Binding Region (G2BR) of the E

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Prescription Drug Diversion: Predictors of Illicit Acquisition and Redistribution in Three U.S. Metropolitan Areas

Objective: Prescription drug diversion, the transfer of prescription drugs from lawful to unlawful channels for distribution or use, is a problem in the United States.Despite the pervasiveness of diversion, there are gaps in the literature regarding characteristics of individuals who participate in the illicit trade of prescription drugs.This study

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Experiences of magnetic resonance imaging scanning in patients with pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators

Background/Aims Despite the U.S.Food and Drug Adminstration approving a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-conditional pacemaker system in 2011, many physicians remain reluctant to perform MRI scanning in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices.Herein, we aimed to evaluate the real-world safety of MRI in these patients.Methods This singl

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