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Cytomegaloviruses

January 23, 2023 smitsa 0

Cytomegaloviruses (CMVs) are a group of viruses belonging to the Herpesviridae family, known for their ability to establish persistent infections in their hosts. The prototypical […]

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Actin Polymerization

January 20, 2023 smitsa 0

Actin polymerization is a fundamental cellular process that plays a crucial role in various cellular functions, including cell motility, maintenance of cell shape, intracellular transport, […]

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Nucleoside Phosphorylases

January 17, 2023 smitsa 0

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 […]

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Ethanol Fermentation

January 11, 2023 smitsa 0

Most of us would think of ethanol fermentation very simply as the essence of brewing in cider and beer production or in winemaking. Ethanol is […]

platelet; fibrinolytic system, fibrinogen, fibrin

The Fibrinolytic System

January 11, 2023 smitsa 0

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 […]

Escherichia coli, Heat shock response, aptamers, food safety

The Value of Aptamers

January 6, 2023 smitsa 0

Aptamers, often referred to as “chemical antibodies,” are short, single-stranded DNA or RNA molecules that can bind to specific target molecules with high affinity and […]

Virus or phage. These are vehicles used in gene therapy. Adenovirus, Lentiviral vectors

Gene Therapy Up To 2026

January 4, 2023 smitsa 0

Gene therapy is a promising and rapidly evolving field that involves the introduction, alteration, or deletion of genetic material within an individual’s cells to treat […]