Biochemistry

Definitions: Isomer: of a compound is a separate compound in which each molecule contains the same constituent atoms as the first compound, but with those atoms arranged differently. Thus isomers are…

Definitions: Carbon is a versatile molecule because an atom of carbon can share electrons with other atoms in four covalent bonds that can branch off in four directions. Because C…

Flavoproteins are ubiquitous proteins that use flavins as prosthetic groups. Flavorproteins require the ribo-flavin-derived redox cofactors FAD and FMN. The active isoalloxazine ring of flavin cofactors may undergo one or two electron redox transitions…

Glycan-binding protein (GBP) Ligands (Glycans which are bound by GBPs): The natural ligands for GBPs can be quite elusive. For example, it took almost 10 years from the detection of…

The majority of proteins secreted by mammalian cells are glycoproteins. These proteins possess oligosaccharides covalently attached through the side chain amid of asparagein (N-linke) or through the side chain hydroxy…

See also Purification of Protease Inhibitors Although necessary for proper function during inflammation and remodeling, proteases can cause serious tissue damage if improperly regulated. Below are important protease inhibitors which are…

Polymers are large molecules made by stringing togetehr many smaller molecules.  Dehydration reaction: is a chemical reaction involving removal of a molecule of water. Cells link monomers together to form a…

See also Antioxidants  See also Oxidized and reduced variants in Antibody purificaiton.  Oxidation and reduction are part of something in chemistry known as redox reactions which are chemical reactions in which atoms…

Introduction/Definitions: A triglyceride is a glycerol molecule joined with three fatty acid molecules. It stores more than twice as much energy as a pound of carbohydrate. Humans stock these long…