Biology

MUC2, also known as mucin 2, is a crucial gel-forming glycoprotein produced by goblet cells lining the intestine. It forms a protective mucus layer that separates epithelial cells from harmful bacteri...Read More

Introduction to Pseudomonas aeruginosa Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a highly versatile Gram-negative bacterium capable of surviving in a wide range of environments, including soil, freshwater, hospital e...Read More

Introduction to Porcine Lymphotropic Herpesviruses Porcine lymphotropic herpesviruses are members of the Gammaherpesvirinae subfamily and are considered the porcine counterparts of human gammaherpesvi...Read More

What is Pentosidine? Definition and Chemical Background Pentosidine is a well-characterized advanced glycation end product (AGE) that forms when sugars such as glucose or ribose react with protein ami...Read More

Norovirus is one of the most common and contagious viruses known to cause acute gastroenteritis, and it continues to affect millions of people each year across the globe. Although many people call it ...Read More

What Is Gliadin? Gliadin is a storage protein naturally found in wheat, barley, and rye. It forms part of gluten along with glutenin, providing elasticity and viscosity to dough, which makes it essent...Read More

DLG4, the gene that encodes PSD-95, is a master organizer of excitatory synapses in the brain, regulating synaptic strength, receptor placement, and neuronal communication. Mutations in DLG4 can disru...Read More

What is Candidosis? Definition and Clinical Overview Candidosis, or candidiasis, is a fungal infection caused by Candida species. Normally harmless, these fungi live on the skin, mouth, digestive trac...Read More

Introduction to Aquaporin 1 (AQP1) Aquaporin 1 (AQP1) is a vital membrane protein responsible for transporting water across cell membranes with remarkable speed and precision. Although its job sounds ...Read More

Urea is one of the most versatile compounds in science and industry, highly valued for its chemical stability, solubility, and nitrogen-rich composition. From agriculture to industrial manufacturing a...Read More