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Kollaboration aus Biologie und Physikalischer Chemie leistet wichtigen Beitrag zur Proteindynamik
Fette, die wichtigsten Energiespeicher im menschlichen Körper, werden in so genannten Lipid Droplets in den Zellen gespeichert. Über deren Funktionsweise ist noch recht wenig bekannt. Ein Team um die Biologin Bianca Schrul von der Universität des Saarlandes hat in Zusammenarbeit mit unserer Arbeitsgruppe Erkenntnisse über ein bestimmtes Protein in der Hülle dieser Lipid Droplets gewonnen.
Im Fokus ihrer Arbeit, die im renommierten Fachmagazin Nature Communications veröffentlicht wurde, steht ein Protein namens UBXD8, das in der Hülle der Lipid Droplets zu finden ist. Proteine spielen in den Zellen eine wichtige Rolle, indem sie zum Beispiel dafür sorgen, dass Botenstoffe und Energie in die einzelnen Zell-Organellen und in die Zellen insgesamt hinein- und herausgelangen. Das Besondere an Proteinen wie UBXD8 ist, dass sie sowohl im Endoplasmatischen Retikulum (ER), einer netzartigen Struktur in der Zelle, als auch in der Hülle der Lipid Droplets eine Funktion haben. Lipid Droplets entstehen im ER, indem sie sich von dessen Membran ausstülpen und so als kleine Fettspeicher-Kugeln abschnüren.
Den aktuell geltenden Forschungsstand, dass UBXD8 eher passiv, also ohne weiteren äußeren Einfluss, ohne große Formveränderungen, von der Membran des ER in die Membran der Lipid Droplets integriert wird, konnte das Forschungsteam um Bianca Schrul mit unserer Hilfe erstmals experimentell widerlegen.
Dies öffnet die Tür für weitere Forschungen, welche auch dabei helfen könnten, Stoffwechselerkrankungen besser zu verstehen.
Conference of the ESR interest group
The annual conference of the ESR interest group of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) took place at the University of Warwick in Coventry, England, from 8 to 10 April 2014. The programme consisted of three days with a lot of interesting lectures, posters and scientific exchange. The research areas presented emphasised the broad versatility in the application of electron spin resonance: from biological studies on proteins to catalysis and the link between 3D printing and ESR. Many doctoral students also used this opportunity to present their own doctoral theses and the associated international research from many different countries. The presentations were complemented by many coffee breaks and very tasty English food. The conference ended with the conference dinner, which was a very successful conclusion to the conference.
Following this conference, our employees also went on a short excursion to University College London (UCL) on Thursday, where Prof Kay also holds a professorship. The trip was rounded off with a culinary visit to an Indian restaurant in London, which was a great pleasure for everyone.
We are looking forward to future conferences, as they are an ideal source of inspiration and information to keep us up to date with the latest research.
Merry Christmas and a good start to the New Year!
The Physical Chemistry and Didactics of Chemistry working group wishes you happy holidays and a happy new year 2024!
Stay healthy and enjoy the festive season!
Bruker ESR Users Meeting 2023
The event started with an opening speech and presentations on developments in Bruker's product range. At lunchtime there were guest lectures by researchers on their field of research at the ESR. A tour of Bruker's test laboratories with numerous spectrometers was the highlight of the day. At the end, there was a lively discussion about things Bruker could improve to keep the user experience high. In between there were many breaks with plenty of food and drink.
Contact Prof. Kay
Prof. Dr. Christopher W. M. Kay
Geb. B2 2 Raum 0.24
Tel: +49 681 302 2213
Fax: +49 681 302 4759
christopher.kay(at)uni-saarland.de
Contact Secretary
Petra Theobald
Building B2 2 Room 0.22
Tel: +49 681 302 2473
Fax: +49 681 302 4759
p.theobald(at)mx.uni-saarland.de
Monday to Thursday 1 o'clock (p.m.) to 4 o'clock (p.m.)
Friday fortnightly 8 o'clock (a.m.) to 12 o'clock (p.m.)