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Paecilomyces japonica

December 7, 2021 smitsa 0

Paecilomyces japonica, a fungus with a significant impact on the field of mycology and biomedicine, has drawn attention for its diverse range of medicinal compounds. […]

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Introduction to Peptidomics

November 26, 2021 smitsa 0

Peptidomics is the large-scale study of endogenous peptides within biological systems. This field focuses on identifying, characterizing, and quantifying peptides (typically 2–50 amino acids long) […]

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Assays For Free Amino Groups

November 3, 2021 smitsa 0

Assays for free amino groups (–NH₂) are used to quantify amino acids, peptides, proteins, or other molecules containing primary or secondary amines. Here’s a post […]

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The Great Thing About Microalgae

November 2, 2021 smitsa 0

Microalgae, a diverse group of microscopic photosynthetic organisms, offer a wide range of benefits across various fields, from nutrition and sustainable agriculture to environmental conservation […]

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The Ti Plasmid

October 30, 2021 smitsa 2

The Ti plasmid, short for “Tumor-inducing plasmid,” is a remarkable genetic element that plays a significant role in the study of plant-microbe interactions, genetic engineering, […]

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Exendin-4: Overview

October 26, 2021 smitsa 0

Exendin-4 is a 39-amino acid peptide originally derived from the saliva of the Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum). It is an incretin mimetic that acts as […]

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Spent Coffee Grounds

September 25, 2021 smitsa 0

Spent coffee grounds (SCGs), the residue left after brewing coffee, are often discarded as waste. However, they have gained attention as a valuable resource due […]

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Vectorette PCR

September 20, 2021 smitsa 0

Vectorette PCR, a modified form of PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), is a technique used for the amplification of DNA fragments adjacent to known sequences. This […]