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K C Taylor

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PubMed1996

'BSE briefing'.

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PubMed1996

Purification of a Zn-binding phloem protein with sequence identity to chitin-binding proteins.

In citrus blight, a decline disorder of unknown etiology, the tree canopy exhibits symptoms of Zn deficiency while Zn accumulates in the trunk phloem. We have purified a Zn-binding protein (ZBP) from phloem tissue of healthy and blight-affected citrus (Citrus sinensis [L.] Osbeck on Citrus jambhiri [L.]). The molecular weight of the ZBP was estimated to be 5000 by size-exclusion chromatography and sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Ion-exchange chromatography at pH 8.0 demonstrated the 5-kD ZBP to be anionic. A partial N-terminal amino acid sequence revealed a cysteine-, glycine-rich domain with 45 to 80% identity with the chitin-binding domain of hevein, wheat germ agglutinin, and several class I chitinases. That the abundance of this protein increased 2.5-fold in association with Zn accumulation in the phloem is characteristic of citrus blight. Tissue mass changes of the phloem suggests that altered tissue structure accompanies blight. Phloem accumulation of the 5-kD ZBP may be in response to wounding or other stress of blight-affected citrus.

Amino Acid Sequence↗
PubMed1989

Provision of dental pensions.

Compulsory financial commitments are seldom popular. Once one such expenditure, which has been required spending for those working in the NHS for up to 40 years, becomes no longer mandatory, it is hardly surprising that those who are suddenly presented with an opportunity to reconsider their position should seek to explore the alternatives. Indeed, it is wise to do so.

Economics, Dental↗
PubMed1980

A review of some animal diseases encountered at meat inspections in England and Wales, 1969 to 1978.

Condemnation of meat and offal in 65 selected abattoirs in England and Wales is reviewed. Returns cover about 14 per cent of animals slaughtered for food. In the decade under review, a marked reduction in losses caused by fascioliasis was noted in cattle and sheep, while other parasitic conditions show no decrease. Abscesses continue to be substantial cause of loss in cattle and pigs. Condemnation on account of bruising has increased.

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