Genetics and Gene Expression

Genetics and Gene Expression

The human genome is made up of about 20,000 genes located on one of the 23 chromosome pairs found in the nucleus or on long strands of DNA located in the mitochondria. The Human Genome Project and genetic research To…

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Non-protein Functions of Amino Acids

Non-protein Functions of Amino Acids

Proteins are generally considered macronutrients that are vital to sustaining life. These biomolecules are made of amino acids, which not only function as the building blocks of proteins, but in several other crucial physiological capacities. These roles include, but are…

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Importance of Studying Carbohydrate-Active Enzymes

Importance of Studying Carbohydrate-Active Enzymes

Carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes) facilitate the formation and break down of complex carbohydrates and glycoconjugates. Studying them gives insight into the biological processes in which they are involved. Categorization of CAZymes The different CAZymes are compiled into a database and classified…

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Sudafed Sinus 12 Hour Relief Tablets

Sudafed Sinus 12 Hour Relief Tablets

NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. SUDAFED® SINUS 12 HOUR RELIEF TABLETS Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about SUDAFED® Sinus 12 Hour…

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What are Cytochrome P450 (CYP) Enzymes?

What are Cytochrome P450 (CYP) Enzymes?

The cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes are a protein superfamily involved in the synthesis and metabolism of drugs, toxins and normal cellular components. Image Credit: yavyav / Shutterstock The CYP family of enzymes have been identified in many organisms, including animals,…

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Alecensa

Alecensa

NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. ALECENSA® ROCALECE10720 alectinib hydrochloride Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about Alecensa. It does not contain all the available…

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Menactra

Menactra

NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. MENACTRA® Meningococcal (Groups A, C, Y and W-135) Polysaccharide Diphtheria Toxoid Conjugate Vaccine Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet Read all of this leaflet carefully…

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