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What are Ligands?

Within biochemistry, a ligand is defined as any molecule or atom that irreversibly binds to a receiving protein molecule, otherwise known as a receptor.

9 Oct 2020

What is Shotgun Transcriptome Sequencing?

Shotgun sequencing is performed by randomly fragmenting DNA sequences into small pieces, followed by computer-based reassembly of DNA fragments.

8 Oct 2020

Role of Membrane Proteins in Physiology

Membrane proteins are part of or interact with cell membranes, and they are responsible for carrying out the majority of the functions of these membranes.

7 Oct 2020

What is an Antigen?

Any substance that induces the immune system to produce antibodies against it is called an antigen.

5 Oct 2020

What are Endosomes?

Endosomes are membrane-bound cytosolic vesicles with three major compartments namely early, late, and recycling endosomal compartments.

2 Oct 2020

Membrane Proteins Role in the Distribution of Drugs

Membrane proteins are the target of most drugs currently on the market due to their relationship with the vast majority of diseases they are designed to treat.

30 Sep 2020

The Role of Cell Division in Tumor Formation

Humans are multicellular organisms, a complex system of billions of cells of around 200 different types.

30 Sep 2020

Using Fluorescence Spectroscopy to Assess Food Quality

With the growing improvements in food standards, analytical tools are required to enable the monitoring of foods to ensure that these high standards are met.

30 Sep 2020

Using Flow Cytometry for Virus Detection

Flow cytometry has been used for the detection of viruses, and this technique has been termed “flow virometry”.

30 Sep 2020

How are Photodiodes Used in Flow Cytometry?

Flow cytometry is a technique that enables analysis of cells, using fluorescent stains or antibodies as a label then running the sample through a flow cytometer.

30 Sep 2020

NAD+ Metabolism in Cancer and Cancer Therapies

A focal point for metabolic changes is nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), where NAD+ levels in cells need to be balanced for processes to function.

30 Sep 2020

What are Liquid Biopsies?

Liquid biopsies are faster for doctors and easier for patients because they take blood samples rather than tissue samples.

30 Sep 2020

Controlling Seizure Effects using a New Potassium Channel Activator

A group has identified and characterized a novel a GIRK1-selective activator, GiGA1 capable of selectively opening a subset of G-protein-gated channels.

30 Sep 2020

The Role of MBNL1 in Cancer

How proteins and the genes that encode for them play a role in the promotion or inhibition of tumor-inducing factors has been the subject of intense research.

30 Sep 2020

What are Molecular Glues?

Medical science has progressed rapidly since the 20th century. Recently, targeted drug therapies have been developed which have varying degrees of success.

30 Sep 2020

What is the JNK Protein?

Proteins play a plethora of roles within biological organisms critical to their optimal function and health. This article will discuss the JNK protein.

30 Sep 2020