DISORDER AND FUNCTION: A REVIEW OF THE DEHYDRIN PROTEIN FAMILY

Disorder and function: a review of the dehydrin protein family

Dehydration proteins (dehydrins) are group 2 members of the late embryogenesis abundant (LEA) protein family.The protein architecture of dehydrins can be described by the presence of three types of conserved sequence motifs that have been named the K-, Y- and S-segments.By definition, a dehydrin must contain at least one copy of the lysine-rich K-s

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SEMIOTICS AND OBSCENE VOCABULARY

This article deals with emotionally charged obscene vocabulary and non-verbal means from the point of view of semiotics.The definition of the invective is given, the functions of obscene vocabulary are listed, the Grinders emotional side of this kind of vocabulary is revealed, and aspects that allow talking about obscene lexicon as a semiotic sign

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Household food waste generation during COVID-19 pandemic and unprecedented economic crisis: The case of Lebanon

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted economies and food Mystery Shirt systems globally, leading to substantial consequences on food waste, which is also influenced by political and economic factors.To date, information on the attitudes and behaviors of households regarding food waste generation in developing countries like Lebanon, wit

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