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Coffin
Coffin A coffin (also known as a casket in North American English) is a funerary box used in the display and containment of deceased remains – either for burial or cremation. # Practices Any box used to bury the dead in is a coffin. Use of the word "casket" in this sense began as a euphemism introduced by the underta...
Coffin A coffin (also known as a casket in North American English) is a funerary box used in the display and containment of deceased remains – either for burial or cremation. # Practices Any box used to bury the dead in is a coffin. Use of the word "casket" in this sense began as a euphemism introduced by the undert...
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Coilin
Coilin Coilin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the COIL gene. Coilin got its name from the coiled shape of the CB in which it is found. It was first identified using human autoimmune serum. # Function Coilin protein is one of the main molecular components of Cajal bodies (CBs). Cajal bodies are nuclear suborg...
Coilin Coilin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the COIL gene.[1][2] Coilin got its name from the coiled shape of the CB in which it is found. It was first identified using human autoimmune serum. # Function Coilin protein is one of the main molecular components of Cajal bodies (CBs). Cajal bodies are nuclear...
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Colugo
Colugo Colugos are arboreal gliding mammals found in South-east Asia. There are just two extant species, each in its own genus, which make up the entire family Cynocephalidae and order Dermoptera. Though they are the most capable of all mammal gliders, they cannot actually fly. They are also known as cobegos or flying ...
Colugo Colugos are arboreal gliding mammals found in South-east Asia. There are just two extant species, each in its own genus,[1] which make up the entire family Cynocephalidae and order Dermoptera. Though they are the most capable of all mammal gliders, they cannot actually fly. They are also known as cobegos or fly...
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Condom
Condom # Overview A condom is a device most commonly used during sexual intercourse. It is put on a man's erect penis and physically blocks ejaculated semen from entering the body of a sexual partner. Condoms are used to prevent pregnancy and transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs—such as gonorrhea, syphi...
Condom Template:BirthControl infobox # Overview A condom is a device most commonly used during sexual intercourse. It is put on a man's erect penis and physically blocks ejaculated semen from entering the body of a sexual partner. Condoms are used to prevent pregnancy and transmission of sexually transmitted diseases...
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Copper
Copper # Overview Copper (Template:PronEng) is a chemical element with the symbol Cu (Template:Lang-la) and atomic number 29. It is a ductile metal with excellent electrical conductivity, and finds extensive use as an electrical conductor, heat conductor, as a building material, and as a component of various alloys. C...
Copper Template:Infobox copper # Overview Copper (Template:PronEng) is a chemical element with the symbol Cu (Template:Lang-la) and atomic number 29. It is a ductile metal with excellent electrical conductivity, and finds extensive use as an electrical conductor, heat conductor, as a building material, and as a compo...
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Coptis
Coptis Coptis (Gold Thread or Goldenthread) is a genus of between 10–15 species of flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, native to Asia and North America. - Coptis aspleniifolia - Coptis chinensis - Coptis deltoidea - Coptis groenlandica - Coptis japonica - Coptis laciniata - Coptis occidentalis - Coptis omeien...
Coptis Coptis (Gold Thread or Goldenthread) is a genus of between 10–15 species of flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, native to Asia and North America. - Coptis aspleniifolia - Coptis chinensis - Coptis deltoidea - Coptis groenlandica - Coptis japonica - Coptis laciniata - Coptis occidentalis - Coptis omeie...
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Dermis
Dermis The dermis is a layer of skin beneath the epidermis that consists of connective tissue, and cushions the body from stress and strain.The dermis is the lower layer of skin; contains main blood vessels. The dermis is tightly connected to the epidermis by a basement membrane, and harbors many nerve endings that pr...
Dermis Template:Infobox Anatomy Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The dermis is a layer of skin beneath the epidermis that consists of connective tissue, and cushions the body from stress and strain.The dermis is the lower layer of skin; contains main blood vessels. The dermis is tightly connected to...
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Cornea
Cornea The cornea is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, providing most of an eye's optical power. Together with the lens, the cornea refracts light, and as a result helps the eye to focus, accounting for approximately 80% of its production to 20% of the lens focusin...
Cornea Template:Infobox Anatomy Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The cornea is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, providing most of an eye's optical power.[1] Together with the lens, the cornea refracts light, and as a result helps the eye to focu...
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Corojo
Corojo Corojo is a type of tobacco, primarily used in the making of cigars, originally grown in the Vuelta Abajo region of Cuba. # Origin Corojo was originally developed and grown by Diego Rodriguez at his farm or vega, Santa Ines del Corojo and takes its name from the farm. It was used as a wrapper extensively for ma...
Corojo Corojo is a type of tobacco, primarily used in the making of cigars, originally grown in the Vuelta Abajo region of Cuba. # Origin Corojo was originally developed and grown by Diego Rodriguez at his farm or vega, Santa Ines del Corojo and takes its name from the farm. It was used as a wrapper extensively for m...
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Uterus
Uterus # Overview The uterus or womb is the major female reproductive organ of most mammals, including humans. One end, the cervix, opens into the vagina; the other is connected on both sides to the fallopian tubes. The term uterus is commonly used within the medical and related professions, whilst womb is in more com...
Uterus Template:Infobox Anatomy Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Template:Editor help # Overview The uterus or womb is the major female reproductive organ of most mammals, including humans. One end, the cervix, opens into the vagina; the other is connected on both sides to the fallopian tubes. The t...
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Corset
Corset A corset is a garment worn to mold and shape the torso into a desired shape for aesthetic or medical purposes (either for the duration of wearing it, or with a more lasting effect). Both men and women are known to wear corsets. Many garments sold as "corsets" during recent years are not technically corsets in th...
Corset A corset is a garment worn to mold and shape the torso into a desired shape for aesthetic or medical purposes (either for the duration of wearing it, or with a more lasting effect). Both men and women are known to wear corsets. Many garments sold as "corsets" during recent years are not technically corsets in t...
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Cortef
Cortef Cortef is a steroid tablet containing hydrocortisone, which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Hydrocortisone USP a is white, ordorless, crystalline powder with a melting point of ...
Cortef Cortef is a steroid tablet containing hydrocortisone, which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Hydrocortisone USP a is white, ordorless, crystalline powder with a melting point of...
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Kidney
Kidney The kidneys are complex organs that have numerous of biological roles. Their primary role is to maintain the homeostatic balance of bodily fluids. They primarily do this by filtering and secreting metabolites (such as urea) and minerals from the blood and excreting them, along with water, as urine. Because the k...
Kidney Template:Infobox Anatomy Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The kidneys are complex organs that have numerous of biological roles. Their primary role is to maintain the homeostatic balance of bodily fluids. They primarily do this by filtering and secreting metabolites (such as urea) and minerals...
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Cousin
Cousin A cousin in English kinship terminology is a relative with whom one shares a common grandparent or more distant ancestor, and who is not in one's own line of descent. The term cousin is rarely used where there are other specific terms to describe relationships. A system of degrees and removes is used to describe...
Cousin A cousin in English kinship terminology is a relative with whom one shares a common grandparent or more distant ancestor, and who is not in one's own line of descent. The term cousin is rarely used where there are other specific terms to describe relationships. A system of degrees and removes is used to describ...
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Cowpox
Cowpox # Overview Cowpox (also known as Catpox) is a disease of the skin that is caused by a virus (Cowpox virus) that is related to the Vaccinia virus. The ailment manifests itself in the form of red blisters and is transmitted by touch from infected animals to humans. The virus that causes cowpox was used to perform...
Cowpox Template:DiseaseDisorder infobox # Overview Cowpox (also known as Catpox) is a disease of the skin that is caused by a virus (Cowpox virus) that is related to the Vaccinia virus. The ailment manifests itself in the form of red blisters and is transmitted by touch from infected animals to humans. The virus that...
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Cresol
Cresol Cresols are organic compounds which are methylphenols. They are a widely occurring natural and manufactured group of aromatic organic compounds which are categorized as phenols (sometimes called phenolics). Depending on the temperature, cresols can be solid or liquid because they have melting points not far fr...
Cresol Cresols are organic compounds which are methylphenols. They are a widely occurring natural and manufactured group of aromatic organic compounds which are categorized as phenols (sometimes called phenolics). Depending on the temperature, cresols can be solid or liquid because they have melting points not far f...
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Cripto
Cripto Cripto is an EGF-CFC or epidermal growth factor-CFC, which is encoded by the Cryptic family 1 gene. Cryptic family protein 1B is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CFC1B gene. Cryptic family protein 1B acts as a receptor for the TGF beta signaling pathway. It has been associated with the translation of a...
Cripto Cripto is an EGF-CFC or epidermal growth factor-CFC, which is encoded by the Cryptic family 1 gene.[1] Cryptic family protein 1B is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CFC1B gene.[2][3] Cryptic family protein 1B acts as a receptor for the TGF beta signaling pathway. It has been associated with the transl...
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Crista
Crista # Overview Cristae (singular crista) are the internal compartments formed by the inner membrane of a mitochondrion. They are studded with proteins, including ATP synthase and a variety of cytochromes. The maximum surface for chemical reactions to occur is within the mitochondria. This allows cellular respiratio...
Crista # Overview Cristae (singular crista) are the internal compartments formed by the inner membrane of a mitochondrion. They are studded with proteins, including ATP synthase and a variety of cytochromes. The maximum surface for chemical reactions to occur is within the mitochondria. This allows cellular respiratio...
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Crutch
Crutch Crutches are medical tools used in the event that one's leg or legs may be injured or unable to support weight. The term, crutch, can also refer to anything used by a person as a psychological or emotional prop, or to something used as an excuse not to engage in normal life activities. # Medical crutches ## Ty...
Crutch Crutches are medical tools used in the event that one's leg or legs may be injured or unable to support weight. The term, crutch, can also refer to anything used by a person as a psychological or emotional prop, or to something used as an excuse not to engage in normal life activities. # Medical crutches ## T...
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Cubane
Cubane Cubane (C8H8) is a synthetic hydrocarbon molecule that consists of eight carbon atoms arranged at the corners of a cube, with one hydrogen atom attached to each carbon molecule. It is one of the Platonic hydrocarbons. Cubane is a solid crystalline substance. The cubane molecule was first synthesized in 1964 by ...
Cubane Template:Chembox new Cubane (C8H8) is a synthetic hydrocarbon molecule that consists of eight carbon atoms arranged at the corners of a cube, with one hydrogen atom attached to each carbon molecule. It is one of the Platonic hydrocarbons. Cubane is a solid crystalline substance. The cubane molecule was first s...
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Curare
Curare This page is about the plant toxins. For the DC Comics character, see Curare. Curare is not to be confused with Curara. Curare is a common name for various dart poisons (arrow poisons) originating from South America. The three main types, or families of curare are: - the tubocurare (also known as tube or bamboo ...
Curare This page is about the plant toxins. For the DC Comics character, see Curare. Curare is not to be confused with Curara. Curare is a common name for various dart poisons (arrow poisons) originating from South America. The three main types, or families of curare are: - the tubocurare (also known as tube or bamboo...
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Cyborg
Cyborg A cyborg is a cybernetic organism (i.e. an organism that is a self-regulating integration of artificial and natural systems). The term was coined in 1960 when Manfred Clynes and Nathan Kline used it in an article about the advantages of self-regulating human-machine systems in outer space. D. S. Halacy's Cyborg:...
Cyborg Template:Cyborg A cyborg is a cybernetic organism (i.e. an organism that is a self-regulating integration of artificial and natural systems). The term was coined in 1960 when Manfred Clynes and Nathan Kline used it in an article about the advantages of self-regulating human-machine systems in outer space.[1] D....
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Cyclin
Cyclin Cyclins are a family of proteins involved in the progression of cells through the cell cycle. They are the "regulatory subunits of the heterodimeric protein kinases that control cell cycle events." # Function A cyclin forms a complex with its partner cyclin-dependent kinase (Cdk), which activates the latter's p...
Cyclin Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Cyclins are a family of proteins involved in the progression of cells through the cell cycle. They are the "regulatory subunits of the heterodimeric protein kinases that control cell cycle events."[citation needed] # Function A cyclin forms a complex with its ...
https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cyclin
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Cytome
Cytome # Overview Cytomes are the cellular systems, subsystems, and functional components of the body. The cytome is the collection of the complex and dynamic cellular processes (structure and function) underlying physiological processes. It describes the structural and functional heterogeneity of the cellular divers...
Cytome # Overview Cytomes are the cellular systems, subsystems, and functional components of the body. The cytome is the collection of the complex and dynamic cellular processes (structure and function) underlying physiological processes. It describes the structural and functional heterogeneity of the cellular divers...
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Cytrel
Cytrel Cytrel is a cellulose-based tobacco substitute used in some low-tar cigarette brands, famously comprising 25% of the Silk Cut brand. Development began on a replacement for tobacco in cigarettes in the 1950s, to reduce 'undesirable tobacco smoke components' present in cigarettes. Cyrel was developed by Celanese F...
Cytrel Cytrel is a cellulose-based tobacco substitute used in some low-tar cigarette brands, famously comprising 25% of the Silk Cut brand. Development began on a replacement for tobacco in cigarettes in the 1950s, to reduce 'undesirable tobacco smoke components' present in cigarettes. Cyrel was developed by Celanese ...
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DEPDC5
DEPDC5 DEPDC5 (or DEP domain-containing 5) is a human protein of poorly understood function but has been associated with cancer in several studies. It is encoded by a gene of the same name, located on chromosome 22. # Function The function of DEPDC5 is not yet known, but it has been implicated in intracellular signa...
DEPDC5 DEPDC5 (or DEP domain-containing 5) is a human protein of poorly understood function but has been associated with cancer in several studies.[1][2] It is encoded by a gene of the same name, located on chromosome 22. # Function The function of DEPDC5 is not yet known, but it has been implicated in intracellula...
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DEPTOR
DEPTOR DEP domain-containing mTOR-interacting protein (DEPTOR) also known as DEP domain-containing protein 6 (DEPDC6) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DEPTOR gene. # Structure The gene DEPTOR can be found only in vertebrates. In human, DEPTOR gene locates at chromosome 8, 8q24.12 with protein size 409 a.a...
DEPTOR DEP domain-containing mTOR-interacting protein (DEPTOR) also known as DEP domain-containing protein 6 (DEPDC6) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DEPTOR gene.[1] # Structure The gene DEPTOR can be found only in vertebrates. In human, DEPTOR gene locates at chromosome 8, 8q24.12 with protein size 409...
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DESOXY
DESOXY 4-desoxymescaline, 4-methyl-3,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine, is a phenethylamine and mescaline analogue with psychedelic properties. It is usually known as DESOXY. It was discovered by Alexander Shulgin and published in PiHKAL. # Legality (US) In 1970 the Controlled Substances Act placed mescaline into Schedule I. ...
DESOXY 4-desoxymescaline, 4-methyl-3,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine, is a phenethylamine and mescaline analogue with psychedelic properties. It is usually known as DESOXY. It was discovered by Alexander Shulgin and published in PiHKAL. # Legality (US) In 1970 the Controlled Substances Act placed mescaline into Schedule I....
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DFNB31
DFNB31 Whirlin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DFNB31 gene. In rat brain, WHRN interacts with a calmodulin-dependent serine kinase, CASK, and may be involved in the formation of scaffolding protein complexes that facilitate synaptic transmission in the central nervous system (CNS). Mutations in this gene,...
DFNB31 Whirlin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DFNB31 gene.[1][2][3] In rat brain, WHRN interacts with a calmodulin-dependent serine kinase, CASK, and may be involved in the formation of scaffolding protein complexes that facilitate synaptic transmission in the central nervous system (CNS).[4] Mutations ...
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DGLUCY
DGLUCY DGLUCY (D-glutamate cyclase) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DGLUCY gene. # Orthologs The human gene, DGLUCY, is highly conserved in mammals and birds. Orthologs gathered from BLAST and BLAT searches reveal that the human DGLUCY mRNA sequence is conserved with a sequence identity of 98% in chimpan...
DGLUCY DGLUCY (D-glutamate cyclase) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DGLUCY gene.[1] # Orthologs The human gene, DGLUCY, is highly conserved in mammals and birds.[2] Orthologs gathered from BLAST and BLAT searches reveal that the human DGLUCY mRNA sequence is conserved with a sequence identity of 98% in ...
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DHRS7B
DHRS7B Dehydrogenase/reductase (SDR family) member 7B is an enzyme encoded by the DHRS7B gene in humans, found on chromosome 17p11.2. DHRS7B encodes a protein that is predicted to function in steroid hormone regulation. A deletion in the chromosomal region 17p11.2 has been associated with Smith-Magenis Syndrome, a gene...
DHRS7B Dehydrogenase/reductase (SDR family) member 7B is an enzyme encoded by the DHRS7B gene in humans, found on chromosome 17p11.2.[1] DHRS7B encodes a protein that is predicted to function in steroid hormone regulation.[2][3][4] A deletion in the chromosomal region 17p11.2 has been associated with Smith-Magenis Syn...
https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/DHRS7B
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DHTKD1
DHTKD1 Dehydrogenase E1 and transketolase domain containing 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DHTKD1 gene. This gene encodes a component of a mitochondrial 2-oxoglutarate-dehydrogenase-complex-like protein involved in the degradation pathways of several amino acids, including lysine. Mutations in this gen...
DHTKD1 Dehydrogenase E1 and transketolase domain containing 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DHTKD1 gene. This gene encodes a component of a mitochondrial 2-oxoglutarate-dehydrogenase-complex-like protein involved in the degradation pathways of several amino acids, including lysine. Mutations in this ge...
https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/DHTKD1
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DIAPH1
DIAPH1 Protein diaphanous homolog 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DIAPH1 gene. # Function This gene is a homolog of the Drosophila diaphanous gene and belongs to the protein family of the formins, characterized by the formin homology 2 (FH2) domain. It has been linked to autosomal dominant, fully penet...
DIAPH1 Protein diaphanous homolog 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DIAPH1 gene.[1][2][3] # Function This gene is a homolog of the Drosophila diaphanous gene and belongs to the protein family of the formins, characterized by the formin homology 2 (FH2) domain. It has been linked to autosomal dominant, f...
https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/DIAPH1
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DLGAP1
DLGAP1 Disks large-associated protein 1 (DAP-1), also known as guanylate kinase-associated protein (GKAP), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DLGAP1 gene. DAP-1 is known to be highly enriched in synaptosomal preparations of the brain, and present in the post-synaptic density. # Function This gene encodes th...
DLGAP1 Disks large-associated protein 1 (DAP-1), also known as guanylate kinase-associated protein (GKAP), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DLGAP1 gene. DAP-1 is known to be highly enriched in synaptosomal preparations of the brain, and present in the post-synaptic density.[1] # Function This gene encode...
https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/DLGAP1
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DLGAP2
DLGAP2 Disks large-associated protein 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DLGAP2 gene. # Function The product of this gene is one of the membrane-associated guanylate kinases localized at postsynaptic density in neuronal cells. These kinases are a family of signaling molecules expressed at various submembr...
DLGAP2 Disks large-associated protein 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DLGAP2 gene.[1][2][3] # Function The product of this gene is one of the membrane-associated guanylate kinases localized at postsynaptic density in neuronal cells. These kinases are a family of signaling molecules expressed at variou...
https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/DLGAP2
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DNAJA3
DNAJA3 DnaJ homolog subfamily A member 3, mitochondrial, also known as Tumorous imaginal disc 1 (TID1), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DNAJA3 gene on chromosome 16. This protein belongs to the DNAJ/Hsp40 protein family, which is known for binding and activating Hsp70 chaperone proteins to perform protein...
DNAJA3 DnaJ homolog subfamily A member 3, mitochondrial, also known as Tumorous imaginal disc 1 (TID1), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DNAJA3 gene on chromosome 16.[1][2][3] This protein belongs to the DNAJ/Hsp40 protein family, which is known for binding and activating Hsp70 chaperone proteins to perfo...
https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/DNAJA3
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DNAJB6
DNAJB6 DnaJ homolog subfamily B member 6 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DNAJB6 gene. # Function This gene encodes a member of the DNAJ protein family. DNAJ family members are characterized by a highly conserved amino acid stretch called the 'J-domain' and function as one of the two major classes of mole...
DNAJB6 DnaJ homolog subfamily B member 6 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DNAJB6 gene.[1][2][3] # Function This gene encodes a member of the DNAJ protein family. DNAJ family members are characterized by a highly conserved amino acid stretch called the 'J-domain' and function as one of the two major class...
https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/DNAJB6
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DNAJC3
DNAJC3 DnaJ homolog subfamily C member 3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DNAJC3 gene. # Function The protein encoded by this gene contains multiple tetratricopeptide repeat (TPR) motifs as well as the highly conserved J domain found in DNAJ chaperone family members. It is a member of the tetratricopeptid...
DNAJC3 DnaJ homolog subfamily C member 3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DNAJC3 gene.[1][2][3] # Function The protein encoded by this gene contains multiple tetratricopeptide repeat (TPR) motifs as well as the highly conserved J domain found in DNAJ chaperone family members. It is a member of the tetrat...
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DNAJC5
DNAJC5 DnaJ homolog subfamily C member 5, also known as cysteine string protein or CSP is a protein, that in humans encoded by the DNAJC5 gene. It was first described in 1990. # Gene In humans, the gene is located on the long arm of chromosome 20 (20q13.33) on the Watson (positive strand). The gene is 40,867 bases in ...
DNAJC5 DnaJ homolog subfamily C member 5, also known as cysteine string protein or CSP is a protein, that in humans encoded by the DNAJC5 gene.[1] It was first described in 1990.[2] # Gene In humans, the gene is located on the long arm of chromosome 20 (20q13.33) on the Watson (positive strand). The gene is 40,867 ba...
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DNMT3B
DNMT3B DNA (cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 3 beta, is an enzyme that in humans in encoded by the DNMT3B gene. Mutation in this gene are associated with immunodeficiency, centromere instability and facial anomalies syndrome. # Function CpG methylation is an epigenetic modification that is important for embryonic devel...
DNMT3B DNA (cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 3 beta, is an enzyme that in humans in encoded by the DNMT3B gene.[1] Mutation in this gene are associated with immunodeficiency, centromere instability and facial anomalies syndrome.[2] # Function CpG methylation is an epigenetic modification that is important for embryoni...
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MD/PhD
MD/PhD MD/PhD or DO/PhD refers to an education which includes both the medical training of a doctor (MD or DO) with the rigor of a scientific researcher (PhD). It can refer to the designation given to a person who has graduated from such an education, or an educational program which incorporates both curriculums. # P...
MD/PhD Template:Physician education and training in the United States MD/PhD or DO/PhD refers to an education which includes both the medical training of a doctor (MD or DO) with the rigor of a scientific researcher (PhD). It can refer to the designation given to a person who has graduated from such an education, or ...
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DOPEY2
DOPEY2 DOPEY2 is a human gene located just above the Down Syndrome chromosomal region (DSCR) located at 21p22.2 sub-band. Although the exact function of the this gene is not yet fully understood, it has been proven to play a role in multiple biological processes, and its over-expression (triplication) has been linked t...
DOPEY2 DOPEY2 is a human gene located just above the Down Syndrome chromosomal region (DSCR) located at 21p22.2 sub-band.[1][2][3] Although the exact function of the this gene is not yet fully understood, it has been proven to play a role in multiple biological processes, and its over-expression (triplication) has bee...
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DPAGT1
DPAGT1 UDP-N-acetylglucosamine—dolichyl-phosphate N-acetylglucosaminephosphotransferase is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the DPAGT1 gene. Mutations in DPAGT1 cause myasthenia .Selcen, D; Shen, X. M.; Brengman, J; Li, Y; Stans, A. A.; Wieben, E; Engel, A. G. (2014). "DPAGT1 myasthenia...
DPAGT1 UDP-N-acetylglucosamine—dolichyl-phosphate N-acetylglucosaminephosphotransferase is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the DPAGT1 gene.[1][2] Mutations in DPAGT1 cause myasthenia .Selcen, D; Shen, X. M.; Brengman, J; Li, Y; Stans, A. A.; Wieben, E; Engel, A. G. (2014). "DPAGT1 mya...
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DYRK1A
DYRK1A Dual specificity tyrosine-phosphorylation-regulated kinase 1A is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the DYRK1A gene. Alternative splicing of this gene generates several transcript variants differing from each other either in the 5' UTR or in the 3' coding region. These variants encode at least five different...
DYRK1A Dual specificity tyrosine-phosphorylation-regulated kinase 1A is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the DYRK1A gene.[1] Alternative splicing of this gene generates several transcript variants differing from each other either in the 5' UTR or in the 3' coding region.[2] These variants encode at least five di...
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DYRK1B
DYRK1B Dual specificity tyrosine-phosphorylation-regulated kinase 1B is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the DYRK1B gene. # Function DYRK1B is a member of the DYRK family of protein kinases. DYRK1B contains a bipartite nuclear localization signal and is found mainly in muscle and testis. The protein is propose...
DYRK1B Dual specificity tyrosine-phosphorylation-regulated kinase 1B is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the DYRK1B gene.[1][2] # Function DYRK1B is a member of the DYRK family of protein kinases. DYRK1B contains a bipartite nuclear localization signal and is found mainly in muscle and testis. The protein is ...
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Dasani
Dasani Dasani (pronounced Template:IPA) is a popular brand of bottled water from the Coca-Cola company, launched in 1999, after the success of Aquafina (produced by Coca-Cola-rival PepsiCo). It is one of many brands of Coca-Cola water products sold around the world. Dasani water differs in composition between its diffe...
Dasani Template:Infobox Beverage Dasani (pronounced Template:IPA) is a popular brand of bottled water from the Coca-Cola company, launched in 1999, after the success of Aquafina (produced by Coca-Cola-rival PepsiCo). It is one of many brands of Coca-Cola water products sold around the world. Dasani water differs in co...
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Datura
Datura Datura is a genus of 12-15 species of vespertine flowering plants belonging to the family Solanaceae. Their exact natural distribution is uncertain, due to extensive cultivation and naturalization throughout the temperate and tropical regions of the globe, but is most likely restricted to the Americas, from the ...
Datura Datura is a genus of 12-15 species of vespertine flowering plants belonging to the family Solanaceae. Their exact natural distribution is uncertain, due to extensive cultivation and naturalization throughout the temperate and tropical regions of the globe, but is most likely restricted to the Americas, from the...
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Lipase
Lipase # Overview A lipase is a water-soluble enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ester bonds in water–insoluble, lipid substrates. Lipases thus comprise a subclass of the esterases. Lipases are ubiquitous throughout living organisms, and genes encoding lipases are even present in certain viruses. # Function Mos...
Lipase Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview A lipase is a water-soluble enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ester bonds in water–insoluble, lipid substrates[1]. Lipases thus comprise a subclass of the esterases. Lipases are ubiquitous throughout living organisms, and genes encoding lipase...
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Pallor
Pallor # Overview Pallor is a reduced amount of oxyhemoglobin in skin or mucous membrane, a pale color which can be caused by illness, emotional shock or stress, avoiding excessive exposure to sunlight, anaemia or genetics. It is more evident on the face and palms. It can develop suddenly or gradually, depending on th...
Pallor Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Luke Rusowicz-Orazem, B.S. # Overview Pallor is a reduced amount of oxyhemoglobin in skin or mucous membrane, a pale color which can be caused by illness, emotional shock or stress, avoiding excessive exposure to sunlight, anaemi...
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Pyuria
Pyuria To view a comprehensive algorithm of common findings of urine composition and urine output, click here # Overview Pyuria is a condition in which urine contains 10 or more white cells/mm³. Gram stain and leukocyte esterase might be positive. Pyuria might be a sign of a bacterial or non bacterial urinary tract i...
Pyuria Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2] To view a comprehensive algorithm of common findings of urine composition and urine output, click here # Overview Pyuria is a condition in which urine contains 10 or more white cells/mm³. Gram stain and le...
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Sodium
Sodium # Overview Sodium (IPA: Template:IPA) is a chemical element which has the symbol Na (Latin: natrium), atomic number 11, atomic mass 22.9898 g/mol, common oxidation number +1. Sodium is a soft, silvery white, highly reactive element and is a member of the alkali metals within "group 1" (formerly known as ‘group ...
Sodium Template:Infobox sodium Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2] # Overview Sodium (IPA: Template:IPA) is a chemical element which has the symbol Na (Latin: natrium), atomic number 11, atomic mass 22.9898 g/mol, common oxidation number +1. Sodi...
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Striae
Striae # Overview Stretch marks or striae, as they are called in dermatology, are a form of scarring on the skin with a silvery white hue. They are caused by tearing of the dermis, and over time can diminish but not disappear completely. Stretch marks are generally associated with pregnancy, obesity, and can develop d...
Striae Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Stretch marks or striae, as they are called in dermatology, are a form of scarring on the skin with a silvery white hue. They are caused by tearing of the dermis, and over time can diminish but not disappear completely. Stretch marks are generally a...
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Tetany
Tetany # Overview Tetany is a medical sign, the involuntary contraction of muscles, caused by diseases and other conditions that increase the action potential frequency. The muscle cramps caused by the disease tetanus are due to a blocking of the inhibition to the neurons that supply muscles and are not classified as ...
Tetany Template:Search infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Tetany is a medical sign, the involuntary contraction of muscles, caused by diseases and other conditions that increase the action potential frequency. The muscle cramps caused by the disease tetanus are due to a blocking of ...
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Deanol
Deanol # Overview Dimethylaminoethanol, also known as dimethylethanolamine (DMAE and DMEA respectively), is a primary alcohol. This compound also goes by the names of N,N-dimethyl-2-aminoethanol, beta-dimethylaminoethyl alcohol, beta-hydroxyethyldimethylamine and Deanol. It is a transparent, pale-yellow liquid. # Bio...
Deanol Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Dimethylaminoethanol, also known as dimethylethanolamine (DMAE and DMEA respectively), is a primary alcohol. This compound also goes by the names of N,N-dimethyl-2-aminoethanol, beta-dimethylaminoethyl alcohol, beta-hydroxyethyldimethylamine and Dea...
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Libido
Libido # Overview Libido in its common usage means sexual desire; however, more technical definitions, such as those found in the work of Carl Jung, are more general, referring to libido as the free creative—or psychic—energy an individual has to put toward personal development or individuation. Sigmund Freud (the fat...
Libido Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2] Template:Psychoanalysis # Overview Libido in its common usage means sexual desire; however, more technical definitions, such as those found in the work of Carl Jung, are more general, referring to libido as the free creative—or psychic—energy an individual has...
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Fascia
Fascia Fascia (făsh'ē-ə), pl. fas·ci·ae (făsh'ē-ē), adj. fascial (făsh'ē-əl) (from latin: a band) is the soft tissue component of the connective tissue system that permeates the human body. It interpenetrates and surrounds muscles, bones, organs, nerves, blood vessels and other structures. Fascia is an uninterrup...
Fascia Template:Infobox Anatomy Template:WikiDoc Cardiology News Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Fascia (făsh'ē-ə), pl. fas·ci·ae (făsh'ē-ē), adj. fascial (făsh'ē-əl) (from latin: a band) is the soft tissue component of the connective tissue system that permeates the human body. It interpenetrate...
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Reflex
Reflex A reflex action is an automatic (involuntary) neuromuscular action elicited by a defined stimulus. In most contexts, especially involving humans, a reflex action is mediated via the reflex arc (although this is not always true in other animals, or in more casual usage of the term 'reflex'.) # Mechanism A refle...
Reflex Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] A reflex action is an automatic (involuntary) neuromuscular action elicited by a defined stimulus.[1] In most contexts, especially involving humans, a reflex action is mediated via the reflex arc (although this is not always true in other animals, or in more c...
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Defect
Defect In geometry, the defect (or deficit) of a vertex of a polyhedron is the amount by which the sum of the angles of the faces at the vertex falls short of a full circle. If the sum of the angles exceeds a full circle, as occurs in some vertices of most (not all) non-convex polyhedra, then the defect is negative. ...
Defect In geometry, the defect (or deficit) of a vertex of a polyhedron is the amount by which the sum of the angles of the faces at the vertex falls short of a full circle. If the sum of the angles exceeds a full circle, as occurs in some vertices of most (not all) non-convex polyhedra, then the defect is negative. ...
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KvLQT1
KvLQT1 Kv7.1 (KvLQT1) is a potassium channel protein whose primary subunit in humans is encoded by the KCNQ1 gene. Kv7.1 is a voltage-gated potassium channel present in the cell membranes of cardiac tissue and in inner ear neurons among other tissues. In the cardiac cells, Kv7.1 mediates the IKs (or slow delayed rect...
KvLQT1 Kv7.1 (KvLQT1) is a potassium channel protein whose primary subunit in humans is encoded by the KCNQ1 gene.[1] Kv7.1 is a voltage-gated potassium channel present in the cell membranes of cardiac tissue and in inner ear neurons among other tissues. In the cardiac cells, Kv7.1 mediates the IKs (or slow delayed ...
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Delsym
Delsym Delsym is an American brand of over-the-counter cough medicine. It is different from most brands of cough medicine as the active ingredient is "time released". The time release allows for the drug to suppress coughing for a longer period of time without taking more. The active ingredient per teaspoon (5 ml) is D...
Delsym Delsym is an American brand of over-the-counter cough medicine. It is different from most brands of cough medicine as the active ingredient is "time released". The time release allows for the drug to suppress coughing for a longer period of time without taking more. The active ingredient per teaspoon (5 ml) is ...
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Myelin
Myelin Please Take Over This Page and Apply to be Editor-In-Chief for this topic: There can be one or more than one Editor-In-Chief. You may also apply to be an Associate Editor-In-Chief of one of the subtopics below. Please mail us to indicate your interest in serving either as an Editor-In-Chief of the entire topic...
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Desmin
Desmin Desmin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DES gene. Desmin is a muscle-specific, type III intermediate filament that integrates the sarcolemma, Z disk, and nuclear membrane in sarcomeres and regulates sarcomere architecture. # Structure Desmin is a 53.5 kD protein composed of 470 amino acids. There a...
Desmin Desmin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DES gene.[1][2] Desmin is a muscle-specific, type III[3] intermediate filament that integrates the sarcolemma, Z disk, and nuclear membrane in sarcomeres and regulates sarcomere architecture.[4] # Structure Desmin is a 53.5 kD protein composed of 470 amino a...
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Dettol
Dettol Dettol (also called parachlorometaxylenol, or PCMX) is the name of a commercial liquid antiseptic belonging to a product line of household products manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser and marketed in South Asia, Africa & Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe, Australasia. The key ingredient which defines its unique an...
Dettol Dettol (also called parachlorometaxylenol, or PCMX) is the name of a commercial liquid antiseptic belonging to a product line of household products manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser and marketed in South Asia, Africa & Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe, Australasia. The key ingredient which defines its unique a...
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Heroin
Heroin Street Names/Slangs: Aunt Hazel, birdie powder, Black, Black Eagle, Black Pearl, Black Stuff, Black Tar, Boy, Brown, Brown Crystal, Brown Rhine, Brown Sugar Junk, Brown Tape, Chiba or Chiva, China White, dog food, Dope White, Dr. Feelgood, Dragon, H, He, hong-yen, Junk, lemonade, Mexican Brown, Mexican Horse, M...
Heroin Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [3] Street Names/Slangs: Aunt Hazel, birdie powder, Black, Black Eagle, Black Pearl, Black Stuff, Black Tar, Boy, Brown, Brown Crystal, Brown Rhine, Brown Sugar Junk, Brown Tape, Chiba or Chiva, China White, dog food, Dope White, Dr. Feelgood, Dragon, H, He, hong-...
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Diaper
Diaper # Overview A diaper (in North America) or nappy (in Britain, many Commonwealth countries and Ireland) is an absorbent garment worn by individuals who are unable to control their bladder or bowel movements, or who are unable to reach the toilet when needed. The purpose of a diaper is to contain mess and keep t...
Diaper # Overview A diaper (in North America) or nappy (in Britain, many Commonwealth countries and Ireland) is an absorbent garment worn by individuals who are unable to control their bladder or bowel movements, or who are unable to reach the toilet when needed. The purpose of a diaper is to contain mess and keep t...
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Diesel
Diesel # Overview Diesel or diesel fuel (Template:IPAEng) in general is any fuel used in diesel engines. Production costs are 25-35% less than that of regular gasoline. The most common is a specific fractional distillate of petroleum fuel oil, but alternatives that are not derived from petroleum, such as biodiesel, bi...
Diesel # Overview Diesel or diesel fuel (Template:IPAEng) in general is any fuel used in diesel engines. Production costs are 25-35% less than that of regular gasoline. The most common is a specific fractional distillate of petroleum fuel oil, but alternatives that are not derived from petroleum, such as biodiesel, bi...
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Dimple
Dimple Dimples are visible indentations of the skin, caused by underlying flesh, which form on some people's cheeks when they smile. Dimples are genetically inherited and are a dominant trait. Dimples on each cheek are a relatively common occurrence for people with dimples. A rarer form is the single dimple, which occu...
Dimple Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Dimples are visible indentations of the skin, caused by underlying flesh, which form on some people's cheeks when they smile. Dimples are genetically inherited and are a dominant trait.[1] Dimples on each cheek are a relatively common occurrence for people with...
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Dioxin
Dioxin # Overview Dioxin is the common name for the group of compounds classified as polychlorinated dibenzodioxins (PCDDs). PCDDs, which are members of the family of halogenated organic compounds, have been shown to bioaccumulate in humans and wildlife due to their lipophilic properties, and are known teratogens, mut...
Dioxin # Overview Dioxin is the common name for the group of compounds classified as polychlorinated dibenzodioxins (PCDDs). PCDDs, which are members of the family of halogenated organic compounds, have been shown to bioaccumulate in humans and wildlife due to their lipophilic properties, and are known teratogens, mut...
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Oxygen
Oxygen # Overview Oxygen is the element with atomic number 8 and represented by the symbol O. It is a member of the chalcogen group on the periodic table, and is a highly reactive nonmetallic period 2 element that readily forms compounds (notably oxides) with almost all other elements. At standard temperature and pre...
Oxygen Template:Infobox oxygen Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2] # Overview Oxygen is the element with atomic number 8 and represented by the symbol O. It is a member of the chalcogen group on the periodic table, and is a highly reactive nonmetallic period 2 element that readily forms compounds (not...
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Ploidy
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Dock10
Dock10 Dock10 (Dedicator of cytokinesis), also known as Zizimin3, is a large (~240 kDa) protein involved in intracellular signalling networks. It is a member of the DOCK-D subfamily of the DOCK family of guanine nucleotide exchange factors, which function as activators of small G proteins. # Discovery Dock10 was ident...
Dock10 Dock10 (Dedicator of cytokinesis), also known as Zizimin3, is a large (~240 kDa) protein involved in intracellular signalling networks.[1] It is a member of the DOCK-D subfamily of the DOCK family of guanine nucleotide exchange factors, which function as activators of small G proteins. # Discovery Dock10 was i...
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Dock11
Dock11 Dock11 (Dedicator of cytokinesis), also known as Zizimin2, is a large (~240 kDa) protein involved in intracellular signalling networks. It is a member of the DOCK-D subfamily of the DOCK family of guanine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs) which function as activators of small G proteins. Dock11 activates the sm...
Dock11 Dock11 (Dedicator of cytokinesis), also known as Zizimin2, is a large (~240 kDa) protein involved in intracellular signalling networks.[1][2] It is a member of the DOCK-D subfamily of the DOCK family of guanine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs) which function as activators of small G proteins. Dock11 activates...
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Dosing
Dosing For Dosing (medicine), see dose. # Overview Dosing is the process of administering a measured amount of a medicine or chemical. In industry, dosing typically refers to the feeding of chemicals in small quantities into a process fluid or atmosphere at specific intervals so as to give said substance sufficient t...
Dosing For Dosing (medicine), see dose. # Overview Dosing is the process of administering a measured amount of a medicine or chemical. In industry, dosing typically refers to the feeding of chemicals in small quantities into a process fluid or atmosphere at specific intervals so as to give said substance sufficient ...
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Dottle
Dottle Dottle is the wet and sour-smelling mass of unburned tobacco found at the bottom of a tobacco pipe. Dottle is produced for a combination of two reasons. One; the smoker is a wet smoker, that is, he pushes a considerable amount of saliva down the stem and into the bowl. Two; the tobacco being smoked is excessi...
Dottle Dottle is the wet and sour-smelling mass of unburned tobacco found at the bottom of a tobacco pipe. Dottle is produced for a combination of two reasons. One; the smoker is a wet smoker, that is, he pushes a considerable amount of saliva down the stem and into the bowl. Two; the tobacco being smoked is excess...
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Drosha
Drosha Drosha is a Class 2 ribonuclease III enzyme that in humans is encoded by the DROSHA (formerly RNASEN) gene. # Function Members of the ribonuclease III superfamily of double-stranded (ds) RNA-specific endoribonucleases participate in diverse RNA maturation and decay pathways in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells....
Drosha Drosha is a Class 2 ribonuclease III enzyme [1] that in humans is encoded by the DROSHA (formerly RNASEN) gene.[2][3][4] # Function Members of the ribonuclease III superfamily of double-stranded (ds) RNA-specific endoribonucleases participate in diverse RNA maturation and decay pathways in eukaryotic and proka...
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Durian
Durian The durian (Template:IPA2) is the fruit of trees of the genus Durio belonging to the Malvaceae, a large family which includes hibiscus, okra, cotton, mallows and linden trees. Widely known and revered in Southeast Asia as the "King of Fruits," the fruit is distinctive for its large size, unique odour, and a form...
Durian Template:Otheruses4 The durian (Template:IPA2) is the fruit of trees of the genus Durio belonging to the Malvaceae, a large family which includes hibiscus, okra, cotton, mallows and linden trees. Widely known and revered in Southeast Asia as the "King of Fruits,"[1] the fruit is distinctive for its large size, ...
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Dynepo
Dynepo Dynepo is a form of pharmaceutical erythropoietin (EPO) under development as a pharmaceutical product by Shire Pharmaceuticals. The first development steps were performed by HMR and Aventis. Aventis obtained the license in Europe in 2002. The company expects to launch the product in Europe in 2006, although pate...
Dynepo Dynepo is a form of pharmaceutical erythropoietin (EPO) under development as a pharmaceutical product by Shire Pharmaceuticals. The first development steps were performed by HMR and Aventis. Aventis obtained the license in Europe in 2002. The company expects to launch the product in Europe in 2006, although pat...
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EEF1A2
EEF1A2 Elongation factor 1-alpha 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the EEF1A2 gene. # Function This gene encodes an isoform of the alpha subunit of the elongation factor-1 complex, which is responsible for the enzymatic delivery of aminoacyl tRNAs to the ribosome. This isoform (alpha 2) is expressed in brain...
EEF1A2 Elongation factor 1-alpha 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the EEF1A2 gene.[1][2][3] # Function This gene encodes an isoform of the alpha subunit of the elongation factor-1 complex, which is responsible for the enzymatic delivery of aminoacyl tRNAs to the ribosome. This isoform (alpha 2) is expresse...
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EFCBP2
EFCBP2 N-terminal EF-hand calcium-binding protein 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the NECAB2 gene. # Model organisms Model organisms have been used in the study of NECAB2 function. A conditional knockout mouse line, called Necab2tm1a(KOMP)Wtsi was generated as part of the International Knockout Mouse Conso...
EFCBP2 N-terminal EF-hand calcium-binding protein 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the NECAB2 gene.[1][2] # Model organisms Model organisms have been used in the study of NECAB2 function. A conditional knockout mouse line, called Necab2tm1a(KOMP)Wtsi[7][8] was generated as part of the International Knockou...
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EFEMP1
EFEMP1 EGF-containing fibulin-like extracellular matrix protein 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the EFEMP1 gene. # Gene This gene encodes a member of the fibulin family of extracellular matrix glycoproteins. Like all members of this family, the encoded protein contains tandemly repeated epidermal growth fa...
EFEMP1 EGF-containing fibulin-like extracellular matrix protein 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the EFEMP1 gene.[1][2][3] # Gene This gene encodes a member of the fibulin family of extracellular matrix glycoproteins. Like all members of this family, the encoded protein contains tandemly repeated epidermal...
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EIF1AX
EIF1AX Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 1A, X-chromosomal (eIF1A) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the EIF1AX gene. This gene encodes an essential eukaryotic translation initiation factor. The protein is a component of the 43S pre-initiation complex (PIC), which mediates the recruitment of the small 40...
EIF1AX Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 1A, X-chromosomal (eIF1A) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the EIF1AX gene.[1][2][3] This gene encodes an essential eukaryotic translation initiation factor. The protein is a component of the 43S pre-initiation complex (PIC), which mediates the recruitment of th...
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EIF2C1
EIF2C1 Protein argonaute-1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the EIF2C1 gene. # Function This gene encodes a member of the Argonaute family of proteins which play a role in RNA interference. The encoded protein is highly basic, and contains a PAZ domain and a PIWI domain. It may interact with dicer1 and play a...
EIF2C1 Protein argonaute-1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the EIF2C1 gene.[1][2][3] # Function This gene encodes a member of the Argonaute family of proteins which play a role in RNA interference. The encoded protein is highly basic, and contains a PAZ domain and a PIWI domain. It may interact with dicer1 ...
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EIF2S1
EIF2S1 Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 subunit 1 (eIF2α) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the EIF2S1 gene. # Function The protein encoded by this gene is the alpha (α) subunit of the translation initiation factor eIF2 complex which catalyzes an early regulated step of protein synthesis initiation, ...
EIF2S1 Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 subunit 1 (eIF2α) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the EIF2S1 gene.[1][2] # Function The protein encoded by this gene is the alpha (α) subunit of the translation initiation factor eIF2 complex which catalyzes an early regulated step of protein synthesis initi...
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EIF2S2
EIF2S2 Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 subunit 2 (eIF2β) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the EIF2S2 gene. # Function Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 (eIF2) functions in the early steps of protein synthesis by forming a ternary complex with GTP and initiator tRNA and binding to a 40S rib...
EIF2S2 Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 subunit 2 (eIF2β) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the EIF2S2 gene.[1][2] # Function Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 (eIF2) functions in the early steps of protein synthesis by forming a ternary complex with GTP and initiator tRNA and binding to a ...
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EIF4E3
EIF4E3 Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4E family member 3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the EIF4E3 gene. EIF4E3 belongs to the EIF4E family of translational initiation factors that interact with the 5-prime cap structure of mRNA and recruit mRNA to the ribosome. # Model organisms Model organisms h...
EIF4E3 Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4E family member 3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the EIF4E3 gene.[1] EIF4E3 belongs to the EIF4E family of translational initiation factors that interact with the 5-prime cap structure of mRNA and recruit mRNA to the ribosome.[1][2] # Model organisms Model o...
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ENTPD2
ENTPD2 Ectonucleoside triphosphate diphosphohydrolase 2 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ENTPD2 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is the type 2 enzyme of the ecto-nucleoside triphosphate diphosphohydrolase family (E-NTPDase). E-NTPDases are a family of ecto-nucleosidases that hydrolyze 5'-triphosphate...
ENTPD2 Ectonucleoside triphosphate diphosphohydrolase 2 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ENTPD2 gene.[1][2] The protein encoded by this gene is the type 2 enzyme of the ecto-nucleoside triphosphate diphosphohydrolase family (E-NTPDase). E-NTPDases are a family of ecto-nucleosidases that hydrolyze 5'-triph...
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ENTPD6
ENTPD6 Ectonucleoside triphosphate diphosphohydrolase 6 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ENTPD6 gene. # Function ENTPD6 is similar to E-type nucleotidases (NTPases). NTPases, such as CD39, mediate catabolism of extracellular nucleotides. ENTPD6 contains 4 apyrase-conserved regions which is characteristic ...
ENTPD6 Ectonucleoside triphosphate diphosphohydrolase 6 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ENTPD6 gene.[1][2] # Function ENTPD6 is similar to E-type nucleotidases (NTPases). NTPases, such as CD39, mediate catabolism of extracellular nucleotides. ENTPD6 contains 4 apyrase-conserved regions which is characte...
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EN 207
EN 207 EN 207 is the European norm for laser safety eyewear. Any laser eye protection sold within the European Community must be certified and labeled with the CE mark. According to this standard, laser safety glasses should not only absorb laser light of a given wavelength, but they should also be able to withstand a ...
EN 207 EN 207 is the European norm for laser safety eyewear. Any laser eye protection sold within the European Community must be certified and labeled with the CE mark. According to this standard, laser safety glasses should not only absorb laser light of a given wavelength, but they should also be able to withstand a...
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ERGIC2
ERGIC2 Endoplasmic reticulum-Golgi intermediate compartment protein 2 (ERGIC2) is a gene located on human chromosome 12p11. It encodes a protein of 377 amino acid residues. ERGIC2 protein is also known as PTX1, CDA14 or Erv41. The biological function of ERGIC2 protein is unknown, although it was initially identified ...
ERGIC2 Endoplasmic reticulum-Golgi intermediate compartment protein 2 (ERGIC2) [1] is a gene located on human chromosome 12p11. It encodes a protein of 377 amino acid residues. ERGIC2 protein is also known as PTX1, CDA14 or Erv41. The biological function of ERGIC2 protein is unknown, although it was initially identif...
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EXOSAT
EXOSAT The Exosat satellite was operational from May 1983 until April 1986 and in that time made 1780 observations in the X-ray band of most classes of astronomical object including active galactic nuclei, stellar coronae, cataclysmic variables, white dwarfs, X-ray binaries, clusters of galaxies, and supernova remnants...
EXOSAT Editor-in-Chief: Henry A. Hoff The Exosat satellite was operational from May 1983 until April 1986 and in that time made 1780 observations in the X-ray band of most classes of astronomical object including active galactic nuclei, stellar coronae, cataclysmic variables, white dwarfs, X-ray binaries, clusters of ...
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Eating
Eating In general terms, eating (formally, ingestion) is the process of consuming nutrition, i.e. food, for the purpose of providing for the nutritional needs of an animal, particularly their energy requirements and to grow. All animals must eat other organisms in order to survive: carnivores eat other animals, herbivo...
Eating Template:TOCright In general terms, eating (formally, ingestion) is the process of consuming nutrition, i.e. food, for the purpose of providing for the nutritional needs of an animal, particularly their energy requirements and to grow. All animals must eat other organisms in order to survive: carnivores eat oth...
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Ebriid
Ebriid The Ebridea is a group of phagotrophic flagellate protist present in marine coastal plankton communities worldwide. Ebria tripartita is one of two (possibly four) described extant species in the Ebridea. Members of this group are named for their idiosyncratic method of movement (ebrius, "drunk"). Ebriids are usu...
Ebriid The Ebridea is a group of phagotrophic flagellate protist present in marine coastal plankton communities worldwide. Ebria tripartita is one of two (possibly four) described extant species in the Ebridea. Members of this group are named for their idiosyncratic method of movement (ebrius, "drunk"). Ebriids are us...
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El Tor
El Tor El Tor is the name given to a particular strain of the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, the causative agent of cholera. Also known as O1, it has been the dominant strain in the seventh global pandemic. It is distinguished from the classic strain at a genetic level, although both are in the O1 serogroup and both contai...
El Tor El Tor is the name given to a particular strain of the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, the causative agent of cholera. Also known as O1, it has been the dominant strain in the seventh global pandemic. It is distinguished from the classic strain at a genetic level, although both are in the O1 serogroup and both conta...
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Elafin
Elafin Elafin, also known as peptidase inhibitor 3 or skin-derived antileukoprotease (SKALP), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PI3 gene. # Function This gene encodes an elastase-specific protease inhibitor, which contains a WAP-type four-disulfide core (WFDC) domain, and is thus a member of the WFDC domai...
Elafin Elafin, also known as peptidase inhibitor 3 or skin-derived antileukoprotease (SKALP), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PI3 gene.[1][2][3] # Function This gene encodes an elastase-specific protease inhibitor, which contains a WAP-type four-disulfide core (WFDC) domain, and is thus a member of the ...
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Elixir
Elixir An elixir (From Arabic,الإكسير Al-Ikseer) is a pharmaceutical preparation containing an active ingredient (such as morphine) that is dissolved in a solution that contains some percentage of ethyl alcohol and is designed to be taken orally. Elixir may also refer to: - Elixir bhu, a cultural festival organized eac...
Elixir An elixir (From Arabic,الإكسير Al-Ikseer) is a pharmaceutical preparation containing an active ingredient (such as morphine) that is dissolved in a solution that contains some percentage of ethyl alcohol and is designed to be taken orally. Elixir may also refer to: - Elixir bhu, a cultural festival organized ea...
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Embryo
Embryo An embryo (from Greek: Template:Polytonic, plural Template:Polytonic, lit. "that which grows," from en- "in" + bryein "to swell, be full") is a multicellular diploid eukaryote in its earliest stage of development, from the time of first cell division until birth, hatching, or germination. In humans, it is called...
Embryo Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] An embryo (from Greek: Template:Polytonic, plural Template:Polytonic, lit. "that which grows," from en- "in" + bryein "to swell, be full") is a multicellular diploid eukaryote in its earliest stage of development, from the time of first cell division until birt...
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Emerin
Emerin Emerin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the EMD gene, also known as the STA gene. Emerin, together with LEMD3, is a LEM domain-containing integral protein of the inner nuclear membrane in vertebrates. Emerin is highly expressed in cardiac and skeletal muscle. In cardiac muscle, emerin localizes to adher...
Emerin Emerin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the EMD gene, also known as the STA gene. Emerin, together with LEMD3, is a LEM domain-containing integral protein of the inner nuclear membrane in vertebrates. Emerin is highly expressed in cardiac and skeletal muscle. In cardiac muscle, emerin localizes to adhe...
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Entrez
Entrez # Overview The Entrez Global Query Cross-Database Search System is a powerful federated search engine, or web portal that allows users to search many discrete health sciences databases at the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) website. NCBI is part of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), it...
Entrez # Overview The Entrez Global Query Cross-Database Search System is a powerful federated search engine, or web portal that allows users to search many discrete health sciences databases at the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) website. NCBI is part of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), it...
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Enzyte
Enzyte # Overview Enzyte is an herbal nutritional supplement originally manufactured by Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals of Cincinnati, Ohio. The manufacturer has claimed Enzyte promotes "natural male enhancement", which is suggestive of a euphemism for penile enlargement. However, its effectiveness has been called in...
Enzyte # Overview Enzyte is an herbal nutritional supplement originally manufactured by Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals of Cincinnati, Ohio. The manufacturer has claimed Enzyte promotes "natural male enhancement", which is suggestive of a euphemism for penile enlargement. However, its effectiveness has been called in...
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Virola
Virola Virola, also known as Epená, is a genus of medium-sized trees native to the South American rainforest and closely related to other Myristicaceae, such as nutmeg. It has glossy, dark leaves with clusters of tiny yellow flowers and emits a pungent odor. The dark-red resin of the tree bark contains several hallucin...
Virola Virola, also known as Epená, is a genus of medium-sized trees native to the South American rainforest and closely related to other Myristicaceae, such as nutmeg. It has glossy, dark leaves with clusters of tiny yellow flowers and emits a pungent odor. The dark-red resin of the tree bark contains several halluci...
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