List of articles in "Biomolecule" category - Page 1723

Adhesins are cell-surface components or appendages of bacteria that facilitate adhesion or adherence to other cells or to surfaces. Adhesins are a type of virulence factor.Adherence is an essential step […]

Complement component 3 often simply called C3 is a protein of the immune system. It plays a central role in the complement system and contributes to innate immunity. In humans […]

Endothelins are proteins that constrict blood vessels and raise blood pressure. They are normally kept in balance by other mechanisms but when they are over-expressed they contribute to high blood […]

ACADVL is a gene associated with very long-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency.

Kringle Domains are autonomous protein domains that fold into large loops stabilized by 3 disulfide linkages. These are important in protein-protein interactions with blood coagulation factors. The name Kringle comes […]

The SH2 (Src Homology 2) domain is a structurally conserved protein domain contained within the Src oncoprotein and in many other intracellular signal-transducing proteins. SH2 domains allow proteins containing those […]

Klotho is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the KL gene.This gene encodes a type-I membrane protein that is related to β-glucuronidases. Reduced production of this protein has […]

Zein is a class of prolamine protein found in maize (corn). It is usually manufactured as a powder from corn gluten meal. Zein is one of the best understood plant […]

Cytochrome P450 2A6 (abbreviated CYP2A6) is a member of the cytochrome P450 mixed-function oxidase system which is involved in the metabolism of xenobiotics in the body. CYP2A6 is the primary […]

A plasminogen activator is a serine protease which converts plasminogen to plasmin thus promoting fibrinolysis.Types include: Tissue plasminogen activator UrokinaseIt is inhibited by plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 and plasminogen activator inhibitor-2.