(n.) A genus of shrubs and small treets. See Sumac.
Example Sentences:
(1) Rhus vernicifera laccase (Japanese) was deglycosylated by treating it with exo- and endoglycosidases.
(2) The isolation of these T-cells from peripheral blood several months after rhus dermatitis suggests that these clones may have a role in down regulating delayed hypersensitivity to urushiol.
(3) Stopped-flow kinetic studies of the anaerobic reduction of Rhus vernicifera laccase (monophenol, dihydroxyphenylalanine:oxygen oxidoreductase, EC 1.14.18.1) type 1 copper by 25 mono- and disubstituted hydroquinones (H2Q-X) have been performed at 25 degrees C and pH 7.0 in 0.5 M phosphate.
(4) The model, which has been used for successful simulations of the anaerobic reduction of Rhus laccase, is capable of explaining the reduction of laccases also in the presence of the inhibitor F-.
(5) The extracts with the broadest spectra of activity were prepared from: Alnus rubra bark and catkins, Fragaria chiloensis leaves, Moneses uniflora aerial parts, and Rhus glabra branches.
(6) The reoxidation of reduced Rhus vernicifera laccase (monophenol,dihydroxyphenylalanine:oxygen oxidoreductase, EC 1.14.18.1) by molecular oxygen has been studied by optical absorption and EPR methods.
(7) Tannic acid was extracted from Rhus chinensis Mill.
(8) The steady-state kinetics of laccasse (monophenol, dihydroxyphenylalanine: oxygen oxidoreductase, EC 1.14.18.1) from the lacquer tree Rhus vernicifera is investigated using the respirograph method to produce Lineweaver-Burk plots of oxygen consumption rate against oxygen concentration.
(9) Case reports are described of individuals who developed acute contact dermatitis after contact with the resin from the Rhus verniciflua (Toxidendron vernicifluum).
(10) It was found that several of these CD8+ clones could suppress IgG production in the presence of rhus antigen.
(11) In addition to showing a low frequency of DH to trichophytin, the infected group also showed a significant reduction in their reactions to intradermal mumps skin test antigen and to a Rhus oleoresin patch test.
(12) We studied the effectiveness of clobetasol propionate ointment 0.05% in experimentally induced Rhus dermatitis.
(13) The reduction of Cu(330) in Rhus vernicifera laccase by chromous ion is 30% faster than reduction of Cu(614) at room temperature [pH 4.8, mu = 0.1 (NaCl)], and two parallel first-order paths, attributed to heterogeneity of the protein, are observed at both wavelengths.
(14) In conjunction with RHUs (Rural Health Units), midwives are staffing PHCCs (Pprimary Health Care Centers) to provide vaccinations; health and nutrition education; prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care; and family planning counseling and supplies to approximately 3000-5000 persons.
(15) Anaerobic reactions of Rhus vernicifera laccase and its type-2 copper-depleted derivatives with hexacyanoferrate(II) were investigated by absorption and e.s.r.
(16) The electron transfer reactions between Rhus vernicifera stellacyanin and either horse heart cytochrome c or Pseudomonas aeruginosa cytochrome c551 were investigated by rapid reaction techniques.
(17) Recent magnetic susceptibility measurements on laccase (monophenol,dihydroxyphenylalanine:oxygen oxidoreductase, EC 1.14.18.1) from the lacquer tree Rhus vernicifera showed a deviation from Curie behaviour above 50 K, which was taken as evidence for an antiferromagnetically coupled Cu(II)-Cu(II) pair in the oxidized enzyme.
(18) On contact with Rhus verniciflua, the Japanese lacquer tree, the patient had a flare of the eruption, which was limited to the areas previously exposed to sun.
(19) The tanninrich plant extracts from Areca catechu and Rhus copallina produced local tumors in 100 and 33%, respectively, of the experimental animals.
(20) Anaerobic reduction experiments with Rhus laccase indicate that the type 1 and 2 sites contribute one electron each to the reduction of the two-electron-accepting type 3 site.
Sumac
Definition:
(n.) Alt. of Sumach
Example Sentences:
(1) Try the sweet potato falafel, quinoa, roast vegetables, harissa and sumac yogurt ($23).
(2) Poison oak, ivy, and sumac dermatitis is a T-cell-mediated reaction against urushiol, the oil found in the leaf of the plants.
(3) Remove from the heat and mix in the sumac, chilli and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
(4) The mutagenicity of a spice, sumac, was demonstrated on Salmonella typhimurium strain TA98.
(5) Stir the za’atar, sumac and remaining 75ml oil to a thick paste.
(6) There is an Ottolenghi vibe to lunch dishes of, say, lamb meatballs with hazelnut romesco and mint yoghurt or a salad of sumac- roasted squash with beetroot, sunflower seeds and tzatziki .
(7) Serves 4 For the stuffing 150g white short-grain rice 300g firm red tomatoes, diced into 5mm cubes ½ bunch spring onions, about 50g, trimmed and thinly sliced ½ bunch flat parsley, about 100g, washed, dried, most of the stalks cut off, chopped ¼ bunch mint, about 50g, leaves only, chopped 2 tbsp sumac ¼ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground allspice ¼ tsp finely ground black pepper A pinch of salt Juice of 1 large lemon, or to taste 150ml extra virgin olive oil For the swiss chard 1kg swiss chard 1 large ripe tomato, sliced Salt 1 To make the stuffing, first rinse the rice under cold water.
(8) Baby spinach salad with Medjool dates and almonds Recipe by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi Serves 4 1 tbsp white wine vinegar ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced 100g pitted Medjool dates, quartered lengthways 30g unsalted butter 2 tbsp Zaytoun olive oil 2 small pitas, about 100g, roughly torn into 4cm pieces 75g whole unsalted almonds, roughly chopped 2 tsp sumac ½ tsp chilli flakes 150g baby spinach leaves, washed 2 tbsp lemon juice salt Put the vinegar, onion and dates in a small bowl.
(9) How far off is best illustrated by a photo doing the rounds taken of a menu at a Liberal fundraiser in March this year, which describes a Moroccan quail dish as: “Julia Gillard Kentucky fried quail – small breasts, huge thighs and a big red box Moroccan carrot salad and sumac yoghurt.” As prime minister, Gillard is not representative of all women – and nor should she ever be expected to.
(10) On a train in New England in 1980, he pointed out clumps of sumac trees.
(11) This paper deals with the resources of Chinese gallnuts in Shanyang County, Shaanxi Province, Sumac trees and winter host bryophyte were investigated.
(12) Mary-Anne Boermans, Kidderminster Makes 12 400g mixed cooked vegetables 200g cooked potato (1 large potato) ½ tsp salt ½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper ½ tsp garam masala ½ tsp amchoor (dried mango powder) or sumac or lemon juice 2 tbsp cornflour 60g cheshire, feta, paneer or goat's cheese, cut into 12 cubes 3 tbsp oil, for frying For the gravy 2 large onions 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger 60g cashew nuts 60ml plain yoghurt 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves 2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp chilli powder (optional) 1 tsp salt 60g tomato puree 250ml double cream, creme fraiche or evaporated milk 125ml milk 1 Finely chop the vegetables, squeezing out any excess moisture, and grate the cooked potato.
(13) Photograph: Emma Lee for the Guardian In the south, they leave out the lemon juice and olive oil and increase the amount of sumac to 3 tbsp.
(14) Flaked sea salt 400g natural yoghurt 2 tsp dried active yeast ¼ tsp caster sugar 300ml lukewarm water 500g strong white bread flour 110ml olive oil 15g za’atar 1 tbsp sumac Whisk half a teaspoon of salt into the yoghurt.
(15) Top with ale (it will fizz up), sprinkle with sumac and serve.
(16) Expect the menu to feature such dishes as huevos rancheros ; pea fritters with labneh, poached eggs, sumac and pistachios; and toasted sourdough with Vegemite, smashed avocado, feta, mint and popped quinoa.
(17) I describe an inexpensive, nonenzymic analytical system for prescreening substances that might cross-react as Rhus toxing (e.g., poison ivy, poison oak, and sumac allergens) on human skin.
(18) 30ml Noilly Prat vermouth 50ml elderflower liqueur (I use Chase) 1 egg white 10ml basic sugar syrup ½ tsp yuzu juice 200ml Ninkasi (or similar) A pinch of sumac, to finish Put the first five ingredients in a shaker with two ice cubes, shake for 20 seconds and strain into two flutes.
(19) The most frequent cause is the Rhus group (poison ivy, oak, and sumac), and a large percentage of the US population is sensitized to this group of allergens.
(20) The house smells faintly of za'atar , the thyme and sumac mixture Palestinians claim as their national dish and, on a side-table, stands a model of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.