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NUCLEAR ENVELOPE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Molecular Biology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- importin
1, record 1, English, importin
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The traffic through the nuclear envelope is mediated by a protein family which can be divided into exportins and importins. Binding of a molecule(a "cargo") to exportins facilitates its export to the cytoplasm. Importins facilitate import into the nucleus. 2, record 1, English, - importin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biologie moléculaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- importine
1, record 1, French, importine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caryophérine du cytosol qui assure, au niveau d'un pore nucléaire, le transport vers l'intérieur du noyau de protéines pourvues d'une séquence d'importation nucléaire. 2, record 1, French, - importine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
importine : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 12 septembre 2019. 3, record 1, French, - importine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-02-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Molecular Biology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- exportin
1, record 2, English, exportin
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The traffic through the nuclear envelope is mediated by a protein family which can be divided into exportins and importins. Binding of a molecule(a "cargo") to exportins facilitates its export to the cytoplasm. Importins facilitate import into the nucleus. 2, record 2, English, - exportin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biologie moléculaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- exportine
1, record 2, French, exportine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caryophérine du noyau cellulaire, qui assure, au niveau d'un pore nucléaire, le passage, dans le cytoplasme, d'ARN [acide ribonucléique], notamment messager, et de protéines pourvues d'une séquence d'exportation nucléaire. 2, record 2, French, - exportine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
exportine : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 12 septembre 2019. 3, record 2, French, - exportine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-04-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bundle of needles
1, record 3, English, bundle%20of%20needles
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- bundle of pins 2, record 3, English, bundle%20of%20pins
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The core of a nuclear reactor comprises a central fuel zone, in which a fissile material normally constituted by a [mix] of enriched uranium oxide and plutonium oxide. This fuel zone is completely surrounded by a covering of fertile material normally constituted by depleted uranium oxide. In practice, this structure is obtained by juxtaposing vertical assemblies having a hexagonal section. Each of these assemblies comprises an outer tubular envelope, in which is placed a group or bundle of needles, each containing a pile of fissile and/or fertile material pellets. 1, record 3, English, - bundle%20of%20needles
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- faisceau d'aiguilles
1, record 3, French, faisceau%20d%27aiguilles
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le cœur d'un réacteur est constitué d'assemblages verticaux de section hexagonale ou carrée. Chacun de ces assemblages comprend un faisceau d'aiguilles combustibles ou «éléments combustibles» contenant chacun un empilement de pastilles du matériau à base d'actinide. Le réfrigérant (sodium ou eau) circule autour de chaque élément combustible. 2, record 3, French, - faisceau%20d%27aiguilles
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-09-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
- Genetics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- eukaryote
1, record 4, English, eukaryote
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- eucaryote 2, record 4, English, eucaryote
correct, noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An organism whose cells have a true nucleus, i. e., all organisms higher than bacteria(prokaryotes). The differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells are many. Prokaryotes lack membrane-bounded intracellular organelles; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus bounded by two membranes(the nuclear envelope), as well as endoplasmic reticulum, the Golgo complex, mitochondria, chloroplasts, and lysosomes. 3, record 4, English, - eukaryote
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
- Génétique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- eucaryote
1, record 4, French, eucaryote
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- eukaryote 2, record 4, French, eukaryote
correct, masculine noun
- eucariote 3, record 4, French, eucariote
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organisme qui possède des noyaux isolés du cytoplasme ambiant par une membrane et de véritables chromosomes dans lesquels l'ADN est associé par des liaisons de covalence à des protéines basiques. 4, record 4, French, - eucaryote
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Formés à partir de cellules très différentes, ces organismes sont, par ordre d'apparition : (1) les procaryotes [...] (2) les eucaryotes qui ne vivent qu'en présence d'oxygène et dont les cellules ont un noyau. 5, record 4, French, - eucaryote
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ils correspondent à une subdivision fondamentale (superrègne) des organismes vivants, qui s'oppose aux protocaryotes (bactéries et cyanophycées). 6, record 4, French, - eucaryote
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencias biológicas
- Genética
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- eucariote
1, record 4, Spanish, eucariote
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- eucariota 2, record 4, Spanish, eucariota
correct, masculine noun
- eucarionte 3, record 4, Spanish, eucarionte
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organismo con una estructura de celda en los cuales el núcleo y los organelos están rodeados por una membrana nuclear. 1, record 4, Spanish, - eucariote
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-12-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- lamin
1, record 5, English, lamin
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lamins are the major structural proteins of the nuclear lamina, a structure that lines the nucleoplasmic surface of the inner nuclear membrane in higher eukaryotic cells. The nuclear lamina is composed of a meshwork of 10 nm [nanometers] filaments that are thought to provide a skeletal support for the nuclear envelope and to mediate the attachment of the nuclear envelope to interphase chromatin. 1, record 5, English, - lamin
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Biologie moléculaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- lamine
1, record 5, French, lamine
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La lamine] se situe [...] dans la membrane nucléaire (membrane du noyau de la cellule) et semble [...] jouer un rôle d'interactivité avec la chromatine, les chromosomes. 1, record 5, French, - lamine
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2010-06-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- fuel sheath
1, record 6, English, fuel%20sheath
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- fuel clad 2, record 6, English, fuel%20clad
- fuel cladding 3, record 6, English, fuel%20cladding
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sealed envelope used to hold nuclear fuel, allowing the containment of nuclear materials and protecting fuel against chemical damage from heating fluid. 4, record 6, English, - fuel%20sheath
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fuel failure means any rupture of the fuel sheath such that fission products may be released. 1, record 6, English, - fuel%20sheath
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- gaine de combustible
1, record 6, French, gaine%20de%20combustible
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- gaine 2, record 6, French, gaine
correct, feminine noun
- gaine combustible 3, record 6, French, gaine%20combustible
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enveloppe scellée contenant du combustible nucléaire, qui assure le confinement des matières radioactives et la protection du combustible contre les agressions du caloporteur. 4, record 6, French, - gaine%20de%20combustible
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-10-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
- Nuclear Power Stations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- nuclear fuel needle
1, record 7, English, nuclear%20fuel%20needle
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- fuel needle 1, record 7, English, fuel%20needle
correct
- needle 1, record 7, English, needle
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In practice, this structure is obtained by juxtaposing vertical assemblies having a hexagonal section. Each of these assemblies comprises an outer tubular envelope, in which is placed a group or bundle of needles, each containing a pile of fissile and/or fertile material pellets... the term "fuel needle" or nuclear fuel needle [is also] used for the needles contained in these fissile assemblies. 1, record 7, English, - nuclear%20fuel%20needle
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
- Centrales nucléaires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- aiguille combustible
1, record 7, French, aiguille%20combustible
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- aiguille 1, record 7, French, aiguille
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Démantèlement des assemblages. L'ouverture du TH [tube hexagonal] est pratiquée à la cellule d'examen de la centrale Phénix par fraisage mécanique sur l'angle du TH, l'assemblage comportant à cet endroit une aiguille postiche pour éviter le risque d'endommagement d'aiguille combustible. 1, record 7, French, - aiguille%20combustible
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - external organization data 2008-12-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Plant Safety
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- safety envelope 1, record 8, English, safety%20envelope
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Operation of nuclear reactors within their established safety envelope. 1, record 8, English, - safety%20envelope
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- paramètre de sûreté
1, record 8, French, param%C3%A8tre%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Exploitation des réacteurs nucléaires dans les limites de leurs paramètres de sûreté. 1, record 8, French, - param%C3%A8tre%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-04-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Cytology
- Plant Biology
- Biotechnology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- centroplasm
1, record 9, English, centroplasm
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The central region of the cyanobacterial cell is less colorful than the chromatoplasm; it is called the centroplasm. This region includes the nucleoid or nucleoplasm but should not be confused with a true nucleus. There is no nuclear envelope and no true nucleus in any cyanobacterium; all species are strictly prokaryotic. The region is less colorful because of the lack of thylakoids, but it is certainly not empty. 2, record 9, English, - centroplasm
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Cytologie
- Biologie végétale
- Biotechnologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- centroplasma
1, record 9, French, centroplasma
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cellules des Cyanophycées montrent une coloration homogène car elles n'ont pas de plastes individualisés. Au microscope optique, on distingue cependant une zone périphérique colorée, le chromoplasma, et une partie centrale plus claire, le centroplasma. 1, record 9, French, - centroplasma
Record 9, Key term(s)
- centroplasme
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Citología
- Biología vegetal
- Biotecnología
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- centroplasma
1, record 9, Spanish, centroplasma
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las cianofíceas están formadas por células similares a las bacterianas. Tienen una cubierta doble; la externa es gelatinosa, formada por pectina, y la interna es de celulosa. El protoplasma presenta una capa periférica, o cromatoplasma, y una parte central, el centroplasma [...] En el centroplasma aparecen unas granulaciones y retículos que constituyen la cromatina. En ambas regiones aparecen gránulos que son productos del metabolismo. 2, record 9, Spanish, - centroplasma
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-03-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Cytology
- Algae
- Biotechnology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- nuclear cap
1, record 10, English, nuclear%20cap
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aggregation of ribosomes that surrounds the nucleus in the zoospores of members of the Blastocladiales. 2, record 10, English, - nuclear%20cap
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The cap in the Blastocladiales is surrounded by two membranes that are continuous with the outer membrane of the nuclear envelope. 2, record 10, English, - nuclear%20cap
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Cytologie
- Algues
- Biotechnologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- capsule nucléaire
1, record 10, French, capsule%20nucl%C3%A9aire
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Citología
- Algas
- Biotecnología
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- casquete nuclear
1, record 10, Spanish, casquete%20nuclear
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-02-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- nuclear localization signal
1, record 11, English, nuclear%20localization%20signal
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- NLS 2, record 11, English, NLS
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The mature MA protein remains associated with the inner side of the lipid envelope. In addition, MA plays a role in the transport of the preintegration complex to the nucleus. A nuclear localization signal(NLS) has been proposed within the MA protein, located between residues 14-36 and 107-116 of the HIV-1 p17MA protein. 3, record 11, English, - nuclear%20localization%20signal
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- signal de localisation nucléaire
1, record 11, French, signal%20de%20localisation%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- NLS 2, record 11, French, NLS
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'une des bases moléculaires du transport nucléaire réside dans l'existence d'une signalétique particulière. De courts signaux peptidiques présents au sein des molécules à transporter sont reconnus par des récepteurs spécifiques et déterminent ainsi la nature de la molécule et sa destination finale au travers de la membrane nucléaire. Le signal de localisation nucléaire NLS (nuclear localization signal) est le mieux caractérisé. Composé d'acides aminés basiques, il permet aux protéines qui le possèdent d'être importées dans le noyau cellulaire. 1, record 11, French, - signal%20de%20localisation%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1990-09-12
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Cytology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- pore complex
1, record 12, English, pore%20complex
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
the pore and its associated material is called the pore complex. The annular material, mostly proteinaceous, is probably of importance in the control of pore permeability and endowed with enzymatic activities controlling the state (open or closed) of the pore. 2, record 12, English, - pore%20complex
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
in the nuclear envelope 2, record 12, English, - pore%20complex
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Cytologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- complexe poreux
1, record 12, French, complexe%20poreux
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
l'ensemble des pores (nucléaires) et des annuli forme le complexe poreux. 1, record 12, French, - complexe%20poreux
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- nuclear envelope 1, record 13, English, nuclear%20envelope
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D.the nucleus is separated from the cytoplasm by the --, a pair of membranes 1, record 13, English, - nuclear%20envelope
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- membrane nucléaire 1, record 13, French, membrane%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D.membrane double (...) qui [permet] des échanges entre le noyau et le cytoplasme 1, record 13, French, - membrane%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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