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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Insights into Preproinsulin Processing and Its Role in Insulin Production and Glucose Regulation

prepoinsulin the complete protein Preproinsulin is a protein that is produced in pancreatic beta cells and is a precursor to insulin. Preproinsulin is a single chain polypeptide...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Understanding Proinsulin: Synthesis, Processing and Role in Diabetes

proinsulin the protein after the removal of the signal sequence in the endoplasmic reticulum and formation of disulfide bonds Proinsulin is a precursor molecule that is converted...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Insulin and C-Peptide: Understanding Their Roles in Blood Sugar Regulation and Beyond

insulin and C-peptide the protein after the removal of middle section in Golgi apparatus Insulin and C-peptide are two small peptide hormones that are synthesized in the...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Insulin Regulation: Diet, Exercise, and Medical Conditions

insulin regulation when glucose level increases, the B cells are signaled to release the processed insulin into the blood Insulin is a hormone that plays a crucial...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Understanding Protein Kinases: Critical Regulators of Biological Processes in Health and Disease

Enzymes that modify protein groups by the transfer of a phosphate group Kinase Enzymes that modify protein groups by the transfer of a phosphate group are called...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Exploring the Vital Role of Transferases in Cellular Processes and Disease States

Enzymes that catalyze the transfer of functional groups between molecules Transferase Enzymes that catalyze the transfer of functional groups between molecules are called Transferases. These enzymes facilitate...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Understanding Decarboxylases: Role in Metabolic Pathways and Physiological Processes

Enzymes that catalyze the removal of carbon from the carbon chain Decarboxylase The enzymes that catalyze the removal of carbon from the carbon chain are called decarboxylases....

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Exploring the Role of Enzymes in Oxidation Reactions: Examples and Significance in Biological Processes

Enzymes that catalyze oxidation reactions Dehydrogenase Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up the rate of chemical reactions in living organisms. Many enzymes catalyze oxidation reactions, which...