Browsing Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses by Subject "Apelin"
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Expanded insight into processing and isoform dependent properties of apelin
(2019-04-12)Apelin is one of two peptide ligands for a class A G-protein-coupled receptor (the apelin receptor; AR/APJ). Apelin-AR signalling regulates many body systems, including the cardiovascular system, central nervous system, ... -
Structural Studies Of Apelin And Its Receptor As Well As The Characteristics And Causes Of Membrane Protein Helix Kinks
(2013-06-18)Apelin, the endogenous ligand to the apelin receptor, is a small peptide involved with cardiovascular regulation. Using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, I demonstrate that at low temperature, residues R6-L9 ...