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A protein (from the Greek protas meaning "of primary importance") is a complex, high-molecular-mass, organic compound that consists of amino acids joined by peptide bonds. Proteins are essential to the structure and function of all living cells and viruses.
Different proteins perform a wide variety of biological functions. Some proteins are enzymes, which catalyze chemical reactions. Other proteins play structural or mechanical roles, such as those that form the struts and joints of the cytoskeleton, which is like a system of scaffolding within a cell. Still more functions filled by proteins include immune response and the storage and transport of various ligands.
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Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700
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What Makes a Happy Cow?
Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Oregon State University dairy cows are sporting a fashionable new orange accessorythat is designed to gather a variety of information on the cows' movements, which will allow researchers to learn which conditions, including food, surroundings and density of cows put together, make them the happiest. <img class="thumb" src="http://oregonstate.edu/enewsletter/images/happycow.jpg" alt="Photo of Cow" title="OSU Makes Cows Happy" />
Check out the Vet Gazette
Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Stay up-to-date on news in the College of Veterinary Medicine!
Pet Day 2009 is Coming!
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Oregon State's College of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to host its 22nd annual Pet Day and Open House on May 2. Check it out! <img class="thumb" src="http://oregonstate.edu/enewsletter/images/petday2009.jpg" alt="Pet Day logo" title="College of Veterinary Medicine hosts Pet Day" />
Oregon State Researchers Monitoring Potential Spread of Fungal Disease
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700
A fungal organism called Cryptococcus gattii, which caused a disease outbreak among humans and animals on Vancouver Island 10 years ago, may be showing signs of emerging in other areas of the Pacific Northwest, including Oregon, say pathologists at OSU.
OSU Researcher to Work with Marion County Youths on Vet Med Project
Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800
Elementary students at Marion and Turner schools in Marion County will have the opportunity to learn about the intestinal physiology of a llama, examine a freeze-dried horse leg, compare the differences between a veterinarian and a medical doctor, and help conduct an exam on a dog.
A Cat's Protein Requirements - Crazy for Kitties article on protein and amino acid requirements in cats.
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Amino Acids - Blakkatz Cattery article on amino acid requirements in the cat, with special attention to taurine and arginine.
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Fish as Cat Food - Provet healthcare information article on health problems that can be caused by feeding cats all fish diets.
Kitty is a Carnivore - The Daily Cat article on why cats must eat meat.
Lesson of the Pottenger's Cats Experiment--Cats Are Not Humans - Review of experiments comparing cats fed raw meat vs. cooked meat diets, plus comparative taurine requirements and synthesis in cats vs. humans.
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Protein Requirements for Good Cat Nutrition - Protein sources in cat foods and their digestibility, quality, and daily requirements.
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Taurine - A Compilation by Ch. M. Ruessheim - Detailed information on taurine and cats, including scientific references.
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Taurine and Its Importance in Cat Foods - Iams Company article on what taurine is, why it is important to cats, why it isn't always listed as an ingredient, how levels are checked, and clinical signs of taurine deficiency.
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Taurine for Your Cat - Blue Cross of India article on the importance of taurine in the feline diet.
Vegetarian Diet for Cats? - The Vegetarian Society Information Sheet cautions against feeding cats a vegetarian diet.
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