Legumins
One of the main causes of food allergy is due to the presence of proteins called legumins. These are the major seed storage proteins of […]
Biochemistry
Molecular Docking Analysis
Molecular docking analysis is a computational technique used to predict the preferred orientation of one molecule (typically a small molecule or ligand) when it binds […]
Reverse Transcription or How to Make cDNA
Reverse transcription is a biological process that converts RNA into DNA, specifically complementary DNA (cDNA). This process is catalyzed by the enzyme reverse transcriptase, which […]
The Notch Signalling Pathway
The Notch signaling pathway is a highly conserved intercellular signaling pathway that plays a critical role in various cellular processes during development, tissue homeostasis, and […]
Alpha-lactalbumin
Alpha-lactalbumin (α-LA) is a predominant whey protein found in mammalian milk, particularly in human milk and to a lesser extent in the milk of other […]
Signaling Pathways of Toll-Like Receptors (TLRs) in Pro-inflammatory Cytokine Production
The immune system plays a crucial role in defending the body against invading pathogens. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are a class of pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) […]
DNA Ligase
DNA ligase is a crucial enzyme in molecular biology that plays a fundamental role in the process of DNA replication, repair, and recombination. Its function […]
Autophagy: A Key To Cell Life
Autophagy, from the Greek words meaning “self-eating,” is an essential cellular process involved in the degradation and recycling of damaged or unnecessary cellular components. It […]
Interleukins as Orchestrators of Immune Responses
Interleukins (ILs) represent a complex family of signaling molecules crucial for communication within the immune system. These proteins play a pivotal role in regulating immune […]
The TLR Signaling Pathway
The Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathway is a critical component of the innate immune system, serving as the first line of defense against microbial pathogens. […]
The JAK-STAT Signaling Pathway
The Janus kinase-signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK-STAT) signaling pathway is a crucial mechanism employed by cells to transmit signals from the cell membrane […]
What is Cell Theory?
In the biological sciences, cell theory was first developed in the mid-1800s when it was realised that all living organisms were made up of cells. […]
Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide
FAD stands for Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide, and it is a coenzyme that plays a critical role in various biological processes. It is derived from riboflavin, […]
What is activating transcription factor 6 (ATF6) used for?
Activating transcription factor 6 (ATF6) is a key transcription factor involved in the unfolded protein response (UPR) pathway, which is activated in response to endoplasmic […]
The Benefits Of Glutathione
Glutathione is a key component used by the body as an antioxidant. It is produced by a number of tissues but the main centre of […]
What Is A Virus?
A virus is a non-cellular particle which consists of genetic material and protein that enables it to invade living cells. Some do contain lipid as […]
What Is The Cytoskeleton?
The cytoskeleton is an important and complex network of protein fibers and filaments within the cytoplasm of the cell. It is one of the characteristic […]
De Novo Synthesis Of Fatty Acids
The De Novo Synthesis of fatty acids is our main pathway for creating these important molecules. Fatty acids are combined with glycerol to produce triacylglycerols […]
Glycolysis – A Key Metabolic Pathway
Glycolysis is one of the cells main ways of generating energy as well as producing intermediates for other reactions. In the old days, the pathway […]
The Citric Acid Cycle or TCA Cycle
The Citric Acid Cycle (TCA cycle) is one of our most important metabolic pathways for the generation of energy and the production of various substrates […]