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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

The Vital Role of Dehydrogenases: Enzymes Essential for Energy Production and Biosynthesis Pathways

Dehydrogenase Enzymes that catalyze oxidation reactions Dehydrogenase is an enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of hydrogen atoms or electrons from one molecule to another. There are various...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Exploring the Significance of Tubulin Protein and Microtubules in Eukaryotic Cell Function

Tubulin Protein Structural protein Tubulin protein is a protein that is fundamental to the structure and function of eukaryotic cells. The tubulin protein forms long polymers called...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Understanding the Role of Insulin in Blood Glucose Regulation and Diabetes Treatment

insulin made by Beta cells in the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Understanding Insulin: Its Production, Regulation, and Importance in Blood Glucose Control

insulin secretion comes from a gene, which makes a single mRNA, which is translated and processed in the endoplasmic reticulum Insulin is a hormone produced by pancreatic...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Understanding the Importance of Insulin in Regulating Blood Glucose Levels and Overall Health

insulin protein the signal sequence is cleaved off and the single polypeptide goes aroundthe N-terminus and C-terminus come across each other and form 2 disulfide bridges to...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Understanding the Role of Disulfide Bonds in Stabilizing Protein Structures

N-terminus and C-terminus disulfide bonds intermolecular Disulfide bonds are covalent bonds that form between two sulfur atoms, typically in the amino acid cysteine. These bonds are important...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Unlocking the Secrets of Chains: The Role of Tensile Strength, Types, and Applications

A chain the beginning of the proteinanother disulfide bond (intramolecular) A chain is a series of connected links or rings made of metal or other materials, such...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Understanding the B chain in Hemoglobin and its Impact on Health

B chain the end of the protein The B chain refers to one of the two types of polypeptide chains found in hemoglobin, a protein responsible for...