Ceramides Are Interesting!
Ceramides are a vital component of the skin’s barrier function and play a crucial role in maintaining healthy and hydrated skin. These lipid molecules, also […]
Biochemistry
What is Milk Lipoprotein Lipase?
Milk lipoprotein lipase (LPL) is an enzyme that is present in the milk of lactating animals, including humans. It plays a crucial role in the […]
Size-Exclusion Chromatography
Size-exclusion chromatography (SEC), also known as gel filtration chromatography, is a widely used analytical technique in the field of biochemistry, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical sciences. It […]
Pectin methyl esterase (PME)
Pectin methyl esterase (PME) [3.1.1.11) is an enzyme that plays a critical role in the metabolism of pectin, a complex carbohydrate that is an essential […]
The Shikimate Pathway
The shikimate pathway is a critical metabolic pathway found in microorganisms, plants, and some fungi. It serves as the central route for the biosynthesis of […]
The Function of Bradykinin
Bradykinin is one of the plasma kinins along with kallidin. The name bradykinin is derived from the Greek word ‘bradys’ meaning slow and ‘kinein’ meaning […]
The Pentose Phosphate Pathway
The pentose phosphate pathway is a key pathway in metabolism that is used to synthesize nucleotides NADPH and pentose sugars such as ribose-5-phosphate. It can […]
Ubiquitin Is A Master Regulator in Biotechnology
Ubiquitin, a small protein found ubiquitously in eukaryotic cells, plays a pivotal role in numerous cellular processes, ranging from protein degradation to DNA repair and […]
The p53 Signaling Pathway
The p53 signaling pathway plays a crucial role in regulating apoptosis, or programmed cell death, which is essential for maintaining tissue homeostasis, eliminating damaged or […]
Gluconeogenesis
Gluconeogenesis is the process by which the body is able to produce glucose from a host of non-carbohydrate sources. It occurs mostly in the kidney […]
The Urea Cycle
The urea cycle is the metabolic process by which humans remove ammonia from the body. Ammonia (NH3) is highly toxic and is the end product […]
What are Ribosomes?
Ribosomes are key to protein synthesis in the cell whether it be a prokaryote or eukaryote. Ribosomes were first observed in 1953 by the Romanian […]
What is Electrophoresis?
Electrophoresis is one of the key analytical tools available to the biochemist and food scientist for separating and identifying proteins and nucleic acids. We often […]
What is the inositol-requiring enzyme 1 (IRE1)?
Inositol-requiring enzyme 1 (IRE1) is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) transmembrane protein that plays a crucial role in the unfolded protein response (UPR) pathway. It is […]
Nucleoside Phosphorylases
Nucleoside phosphorylases (NPs) are enzymes that play a crucial role in the synthesis and in vivo salvage of nucleosides by catalyzing the reversible phosphorolysis of […]
The in vivo Salvage Pathway of Nucleosides
The in vivo salvage pathway of nucleosides plays a crucial role in maintaining cellular nucleotide pools and ensuring efficient DNA and RNA synthesis. This pathway […]
The Fibrinolytic System
The fibrinolytic system is a crucial component of the hemostatic system that works to maintain blood fluidity and prevent excessive clot formation. It is responsible […]
DNA Sequencing: Sanger’s Method
DNA Sequencing is one of the cornerstone technologies of biotechnology and bioprocessing. It is the method of working out the sequence of DNA with a […]
The lac Operon in E. coli
The lac operon in Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a well-known example of an inducible operon. Operons are functional units of DNA that consist of […]
Triacylglycerols
Triacylglycerols (TAGs), commonly known as triglycerides, are a fundamental type of lipid molecule found abundantly in living organisms. Comprising three fatty acid chains esterified to […]