Francesca Barone

Abstract SLC7A14 is a putative amino acid transporter whose physiological role remains poorly characterized, despite its association with retinal degeneration, auditory defects, and metabolic dysfunctions. Confocal microscopy was performed in HEK293 transiently transfected with the human SLC7A14 (hSLC7A14), demonstrating a lysosomal localization, as previously suggested. To carry on functional and kinetic characterization, the protein was overexpressed in E.

1 Introduction Rivers are active elements of the environment, as they continuously adjust their length and shape in both space and time. The most dynamic class of watercourses is represented by temporary streams (hereafter also referred to as non-perennial streams), in which the superficial flow ceases for a period of time as the atmospheric and climatic conditions dry and re-wet the river basin (Acuña et al., 2014; Shanafield et al., 2021).

Abstract Quantifying the fraction of a river network that does not flow year-round is crucial, as the wetting and drying of channels governs important hydrological and biogeochemical services of watersheds. However, this remains challenging due to limited experimental data and the difficulty of accurately representing the total length of rivers draining a landscape.