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Aspergillus awamori

July 26, 2020 smitsa 0

Aspergillus awamori is a filamentous fungus belonging to the genus Aspergillus. It is commonly used in various biotechnological applications, particularly in the fermentation industry for […]

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What is Switchgrass?

July 21, 2020 smitsa 0

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) is a plant that could be grown as a valuable bioresource especially for biofuel. It is native to North America. It […]

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Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide

June 16, 2020 smitsa 0

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, […]

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Catabolite Repression

June 15, 2020 smitsa 0

Catabolite repression, also known as glucose repression, is a regulatory mechanism observed in microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi, that allows them to prioritize the utilization […]

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Laccases

June 15, 2020 smitsa 0

Laccases (EC 1.10.3.2; benzenediol: oxygen oxidoreductases) are a class of enzymes known as oxidoreductases that catalyze the oxidation of various substrates. They belong to the […]

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The Rop Protein

June 11, 2020 smitsa 0

The Rop (Repressor of Primer) protein is a small, homodimeric protein found in bacteria, particularly in Escherichia coli. It plays a crucial role in the […]

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Chemical Synthesis of Peptides

June 10, 2020 smitsa 0

The chemical synthesis of peptides, which are chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, is a crucial process in biochemistry, molecular biology, and pharmaceutical […]