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Category: Biochemistry

Protein Sequencing

Core Concepts This article discusses protein sequencing and its techniques and applications in modern science. Topics Covered in Other Articles Introduction to Protein Sequencing Protein

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The Drug Development Process

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn how the pharmaceutical drug development process transforms the idea of a treatment into a full-fledged medicine ready

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Hemoglobin

Core Concepts Hemoglobin, made up of four iron containing subunits that bind to oxygen, plays a role in many biological processes, including that of respiratory

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The Drug Discovery Process

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about various strategies for discovering new biopharmaceutical drugs, and how drug discovery fits into the greater drug

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Fischer Projections

Core Concepts A Fischer projection is an illustration used to draw a three dimensional molecule in a two dimensional configuration. This is done by identifying

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Transcriptional Regulation

Core Concepts This article discusses transcriptional regulation, its mechanisms, and the cellular pathways commonly influenced by transcriptional regulation. Topics Covered in Other Articles Introduction to

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Protein Secondary Structures

Core Concepts This article provides insight to the different secondary structures of proteins, including alpha-helices, beta sheets, and beta turns and loops. The Building Blocks

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Metals in Biology

Core Concepts This article discusses the essential roles that metals play in biology, including structural framework and catalytic capabilities. You will learn some common metals

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Photosynthesis

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about the different stages, key enzymes, and significance of photosynthesis. Understanding this process not only reveals how

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The Calvin Cycle

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about the different stages, key enzymes, and significance of the Calvin cycle in plant metabolism. Understanding the

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Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP)

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about green fluorescent protein (GFP)’s functions and variations, and its ever-expanding biotechnological applications. You will also explore

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Pentose Phosphate Pathway

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about an important metabolic pathway called Pentose Phosphate Pathway (PPP) and how it contributes to other metabolic

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Sugars in Biochemistry

Core Concepts This article will discuss the structure, function, naming, and properties of sugars. Introduction Sugars are carbohydrate molecules found in all living things. The

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Biological Membranes

Core Concepts This article will discuss biological membranes including their structure, composition, function, and types of transport that occur across cellular membranes. Topics Covered in

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Ketogenesis

Core Concepts The following article will discuss ketogenesis, a metabolic pathway responsible for producing ketones, which provide an alternate source of energy in the body.

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tRNA Activation

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about tRNA activation, the enzymes that facilitate it, and the steps in the tRNA activation reaction. Concepts

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Graphic showing allosteric inhibition of an enzyme

Allosteric Regulation

Core Concepts In this article, we will learn about allosteric regulation, including allosteric inhibition and allosteric activation. We will look at examples of allosteric regulation

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Lineweaver-Burk Plot

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about the Lineweaver-Burk plot and its applications to biochemistry topics, specifically that of enzyme kinetics. Topics Covered

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