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N-Glycan Biosynthesis

September 14, 2023 smitsa 0

N-glycosylation is one of the most prevalent and complex post-translational modifications of proteins in eukaryotic cells, critically influencing protein folding, stability, trafficking, and cell-cell interactions. […]

DNA. An article on topoisomerases. Synthetic mRNA. Global transcriptional regulators

The Role of DNA Topisomerases

June 16, 2023 smitsa 0

Topoisomerases are enzymes that play a crucial role in the maintenance and regulation of DNA structure and topology within cells. They are responsible for altering […]

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The Power of the Proteasome

June 6, 2023 smitsa 0

The proteasome is a crucial protein complex in cells that breaks down and recycles damaged or unneeded proteins. It’s a core part of the ubiquitin-proteasome […]

Skin care products often contain ceramides.

Ceramides Are Interesting!

May 25, 2023 smitsa 0

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 […]

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Size-Exclusion Chromatography

May 11, 2023 smitsa 0

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 […]

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The Shikimate Pathway

April 11, 2023 smitsa 0

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 […]

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The Function of Bradykinin

March 17, 2023 smitsa 0

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 […]

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The Pentose Phosphate Pathway

March 10, 2023 smitsa 0

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 […]

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The p53 Signaling Pathway

March 8, 2023 smitsa 0

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 […]

Urea - the main focus of the urea cycle.

The Urea Cycle

March 2, 2023 smitsa 0

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 […]