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STARD4
STARD4 StAR-related lipid transfer protein 4 (STARD4) is a soluble protein involved in cholesterol transport. It can transfer up to 7 sterol molecules per minute between artificial membranes. # Function STARD4 may regulate cholesterol levels in many cells, including in the liver. STARD4 has specifically been linked ...
STARD4 StAR-related lipid transfer protein 4 (STARD4) is a soluble protein involved in cholesterol transport. It can transfer up to 7 sterol molecules per minute between artificial membranes.[1] # Function STARD4 may regulate cholesterol levels in many cells, including in the liver. STARD4 has specifically been lin...
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STARD5
STARD5 StAR-related lipid transfer protein 5 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the STARD5 gene. The protein is a 213 amino acids long, consisting almost entirely of a StAR-related transfer (START) domain. It is also part of the StarD4 subfamily of START domain proteins, sharing 34% sequence identity with STAR...
STARD5 StAR-related lipid transfer protein 5 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the STARD5 gene.[1][2] The protein is a 213 amino acids long, consisting almost entirely of a StAR-related transfer (START) domain. It is also part of the StarD4 subfamily of START domain proteins, sharing 34% sequence identity wi...
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STARD7
STARD7 StAR-related lipid transfer domain protein 7 (STARD7) or gestational trophoblastic tumor gene-1 (GTT1) is a lipid transporter that specifically binds and transports phosphatidylcholine between membranes. # Function and tissue distribution StarD7 is found in the cytosol and associated with the mitochondrion. Wh...
STARD7 StAR-related lipid transfer domain protein 7 (STARD7) or gestational trophoblastic tumor gene-1 (GTT1) is a lipid transporter that specifically binds and transports phosphatidylcholine between membranes.[1] # Function and tissue distribution StarD7 is found in the cytosol and associated with the mitochondrion....
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STARD8
STARD8 StAR-related lipid transfer domain protein 8 (STARD8) also known as deleted in liver cancer 3 protein (DLC-3) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the STARD8 gene and is a member of the DLC family. # Structure and function The protein is 1103 amino acids long, which like other DLC proteins consists of a st...
STARD8 StAR-related lipid transfer domain protein 8 (STARD8) also known as deleted in liver cancer 3 protein (DLC-3) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the STARD8 gene[1][2] and is a member of the DLC family. # Structure and function The protein is 1103 amino acids long, which like other DLC proteins consists ...
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STAT5A
STAT5A Signal transducer and activator of transcription 5A is a protein that in humans is encoded by the STAT5A gene. STAT5A orthologs have been identified in several placentals for which complete genome data are available. # Structure STAT5a shares the same six functional domains as the other members of the STAT fam...
STAT5A Signal transducer and activator of transcription 5A is a protein that in humans is encoded by the STAT5A gene.[1][2] STAT5A orthologs [3] have been identified in several placentals for which complete genome data are available. # Structure STAT5a shares the same six functional domains as the other members of th...
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STEAP3
STEAP3 Metalloreductase STEAP3 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the STEAP3 gene. STEAP3 is a metalloreductase, capable of coverting iron from an insoluble ferric (Fe3+) to a soluble ferrous (Fe2+) form. STEAP3 and other STEAP protein, with the exception of STEAP1, are predicted to contain a Di-nucleotide bind...
STEAP3 Metalloreductase STEAP3 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the STEAP3 gene.[1][2] STEAP3 is a metalloreductase, capable of coverting iron from an insoluble ferric (Fe3+) to a soluble ferrous (Fe2+) form.[3] STEAP3 and other STEAP protein, with the exception of STEAP1, are predicted to contain a Di-nucle...
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STXBP1
STXBP1 Syntaxin-binding protein 1 (also known as Munc18-1) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the STXBP1 gene. This gene encodes a syntaxin-binding protein. The encoded protein appears to play a role in release of neurotransmitters via regulation of syntaxin, a transmembrane attachment protein receptor. Mutation...
STXBP1 Syntaxin-binding protein 1 (also known as Munc18-1) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the STXBP1 gene.[1] This gene encodes a syntaxin-binding protein. The encoded protein appears to play a role in release of neurotransmitters via regulation of syntaxin, a transmembrane attachment protein receptor. Muta...
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SUCLA2
SUCLA2 Succinyl-CoA ligase subunit beta, mitochondrial (SUCLA2), also known as ADP-forming succinyl-CoA synthetase (SCS-A), is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the SUCLA2 gene on chromosome 13. Succinyl-CoA synthetase (SCS) is a mitochondrial matrix enzyme that acts as a heterodimer, being composed of an invari...
SUCLA2 Succinyl-CoA ligase [ADP-forming] subunit beta, mitochondrial (SUCLA2), also known as ADP-forming succinyl-CoA synthetase (SCS-A), is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the SUCLA2 gene on chromosome 13.[1][2][3] Succinyl-CoA synthetase (SCS) is a mitochondrial matrix enzyme that acts as a heterodimer, bein...
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SUCLG1
SUCLG1 Succinyl-CoA ligase subunit alpha, mitochondrial is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the SUCLG1 gene. # Structure The enzyme encoded by SUCLG1 can exist in either a phosphorylated form or a dephosphorylated form. In the dephosphorylated structure, a phosphate ion works in coordination with a histidine re...
SUCLG1 Succinyl-CoA ligase [GDP-forming] subunit alpha, mitochondrial is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the SUCLG1 gene.[1][2] # Structure The enzyme encoded by SUCLG1 can exist in either a phosphorylated form or a dephosphorylated form. In the dephosphorylated structure, a phosphate ion works in coordination...
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SUCLG2
SUCLG2 Succinyl-CoA ligase subunit beta, mitochondrial is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the SUCLG2 gene on chromosome 3. This gene encodes a GTP-specific beta subunit of succinyl-CoA synthetase. Succinyl-CoA synthetase catalyzes the reversible reaction involving the formation of succinyl-CoA and succinate. Al...
SUCLG2 Succinyl-CoA ligase [GDP-forming] subunit beta, mitochondrial is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the SUCLG2 gene on chromosome 3.[1] This gene encodes a GTP-specific beta subunit of succinyl-CoA synthetase. Succinyl-CoA synthetase catalyzes the reversible reaction involving the formation of succinyl-CoA ...
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SUPT7L
SUPT7L STAGA complex 65 subunit gamma is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SUPT7L gene. # Model organisms Model organisms have been used in the study of SUPT7L function. A conditional knockout mouse line, called Supt7ltm1a(EUCOMM)Wtsi was generated as part of the International Knockout Mouse Consortium progra...
SUPT7L STAGA complex 65 subunit gamma is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SUPT7L gene.[1][2][3] # Model organisms Model organisms have been used in the study of SUPT7L function. A conditional knockout mouse line, called Supt7ltm1a(EUCOMM)Wtsi[9][10] was generated as part of the International Knockout Mouse ...
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SYNPO2
SYNPO2 Myopodin protein, also called Synaptopodin-2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SYNPO2 gene. Myopodin is expressed in cardiac, smooth muscle and skeletal muscle, and localizes to Z-disc structures. # Structure Myopodin is a 117.4 kDa protein composed of 1093 amino acids, although four alternatively-s...
SYNPO2 Myopodin protein, also called Synaptopodin-2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SYNPO2 gene.[1][2][3] Myopodin is expressed in cardiac, smooth muscle and skeletal muscle, and localizes to Z-disc structures. # Structure Myopodin is a 117.4 kDa protein composed of 1093 amino acids,[4] although four al...
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Saliva
Saliva # Overview Saliva is the watery and usually frothy substance produced in the mouths of humans and some animals. In animals, saliva is produced in and secreted from the salivary glands. # Functions ## Digestion The digestive functions of saliva include moistening food, and helping to create a food bolus, so it...
Saliva Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Saliva is the watery and usually frothy substance produced in the mouths of humans and some animals. In animals, saliva is produced in and secreted from the salivary glands. # Functions ## Digestion The digestive functions of saliva include moiste...
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Sacrum
Sacrum # Overview The sacrum is a large, triangular bone at the base of the spine and at the upper and back part of the pelvic cavity, where it is inserted like a wedge between the two hip bones. Its upper part connects with the last lumbar vertebra, and bottom part with the coccyx (tailbone). It is curved upon itsel...
Sacrum Template:Infobox Bone Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The sacrum is a large, triangular bone at the base of the spine and at the upper and back part of the pelvic cavity, where it is inserted like a wedge between the two hip bones. Its upper part connects with the last lumbar ver...
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Sacsin
Sacsin Sacsin also known as DnaJ homolog subfamily C member 29 (DNAJC29) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SACS gene. Sacsin is a Hsp70 co-chaperone. # Function This gene consists of nine exons including a gigantic exon spanning more than 12.8k bp. It encodes the sacsin protein, which includes a UBQ region...
Sacsin Sacsin also known as DnaJ homolog subfamily C member 29 (DNAJC29) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SACS gene.[1][2] Sacsin is a Hsp70 co-chaperone.[3] # Function This gene consists of nine exons including a gigantic exon spanning more than 12.8k bp. It encodes the sacsin protein, which includes a ...
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Sclera
Sclera The sclera is the opaque (usually white), fibrous, protective layer of the eye containing collagen and elastic fibers. In children, it is thinner and shows some of the underlying pigment, appearing slightly blue. In the old, however, fatty deposits on the sclera can make it appear slightly yellow. The sclera for...
Sclera Template:Infobox Anatomy Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The sclera is the opaque (usually white), fibrous, protective layer of the eye containing collagen and elastic fibers.[1] In children, it is thinner and shows some of the underlying pigment, appearing slightly blue. In the old, however,...
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SeHCAT
SeHCAT # Overview SeHCAT is the usual name for 23-seleno-25-homo-tauro-cholic acid (selenium homocholic acid taurine or tauroselcholic acid). It is used in a clinical test to diagnose bile acid malabsorption. # Development SeHCAT is a taurine-conjugated bile acid analog which was synthesized for use as a radiopharma...
SeHCAT Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview SeHCAT is the usual name for 23-seleno-25-homo-tauro-cholic acid (selenium homocholic acid taurine or tauroselcholic acid).[1] It is used in a clinical test to diagnose bile acid malabsorption. # Development SeHCAT is a taurine-conjugated bile aci...
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Sponge
Sponge # Overview The sponges or poriferans (from Latin porus "pore" and ferre "to bear") are animals of the phylum Porifera. Porifera translates to "Pore-bearer". They are primitive, sessile, mostly marine, water dwelling, filter feeders that pump water through their bodies to filter out particles of food matter. S...
Sponge # Overview The sponges or poriferans (from Latin porus "pore" and ferre "to bear") are animals of the phylum Porifera. Porifera translates to "Pore-bearer". They are primitive, sessile, mostly marine, water dwelling, filter feeders that pump water through their bodies to filter out particles of food matter. S...
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Senile
Senile # Overview Senile means related to aging. For example, senile weakness is a form of weakness happening in old people. The word senile comes from the latin sen meaning "old". This word was first coined in 1661. In Persian language, "سن" (pronounced as "sen") means "age". Senile may also refer to Dementia, which ...
Senile For patient information, click here Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Senile means related to aging. For example, senile weakness is a form of weakness happening in old people.[1] The word senile comes from the latin sen meaning "old". This word was first coined in 1661.[1] In Persi...
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Sensor
Sensor A sensor is a device which measures a physical quantity and converts it into a signal which can be read by an observer or by an instrument. For example, a mercury thermometer converts the measured temperature into expansion and contraction of a liquid which can be read on a calibrated glass tube. A thermocouple ...
Sensor A sensor is a device which measures a physical quantity and converts it into a signal which can be read by an observer or by an instrument. For example, a mercury thermometer converts the measured temperature into expansion and contraction of a liquid which can be read on a calibrated glass tube. A thermocouple...
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Serpin
Serpin Serpins are a group of proteins with similar structures that were first identified as a set of proteins able to inhibit proteases. The name serpin is derived from this activity - serine protease inhibitors. The first members of the serpin superfamily to be extensively studied were the human plasma proteins anti...
Serpin Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [14] Serpins are a group of proteins with similar structures that were first identified as a set of proteins able to inhibit proteases. The name serpin is derived from this activity - serine protease inhibitors.[2] The first members of the serpin superfamily to be...
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Seroma
Seroma A seroma is a pocket of clear serous fluid that sometimes develops in the body after surgery. When small blood vessels are ruptured, blood plasma can seep out; inflammation caused by dying injured cells also contributes to the fluid. Seromas are different from hematomas which contain red blood cells and from abs...
Seroma A seroma is a pocket of clear serous fluid that sometimes develops in the body after surgery. When small blood vessels are ruptured, blood plasma can seep out; inflammation caused by dying injured cells also contributes to the fluid. Seromas are different from hematomas which contain red blood cells and from ab...
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Sesame
Sesame Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is a flowering plant in the genus Sesamum. The precise natural origin of the species is unknown, although numerous wild relatives occur in Africa and a smaller number in India. It is widely naturalised in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds. It is an ...
Sesame Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is a flowering plant in the genus Sesamum. The precise natural origin of the species is unknown, although numerous wild relatives occur in Africa and a smaller number in India. It is widely naturalised in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds. It is an...
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Sewage
Sewage Sewage is the mainly liquid waste containing some solids produced by humans which typically consists of washing water, faeces, urine, laundry waste and other material which goes down drains and toilets from households and industry. It is one type of wastewater. Sewage services exist to manage sewage by collecti...
Sewage Sewage is the mainly liquid waste containing some solids produced by humans which typically consists of washing water, faeces, urine, laundry waste and other material which goes down drains and toilets from households and industry. It is one type of wastewater. Sewage services exist to manage sewage by collect...
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Shower
Shower A shower is a process of bathing by application of sprayed water upon the body; the term also refers the component of a typical modern bathroom that provides such a function. It offers an effective method of personal hygiene through a spraying of the body with hot or cold water as desired, often in combination w...
Shower Template:Copyedit A shower is a process of bathing by application of sprayed water upon the body; the term also refers the component of a typical modern bathroom that provides such a function. It offers an effective method of personal hygiene through a spraying of the body with hot or cold water as desired, oft...
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Silane
Silane # Overview Silane is a chemical compound with chemical formula SiH4. It is the silicon analogue of methane. At room temperature, silane is a gas, and is pyrophoric — it undergoes spontaneous combustion in air, without the need for external ignition. However, the difficulties in explaining the available (oft...
Silane Template:Chembox new # Overview Silane is a chemical compound with chemical formula SiH4. It is the silicon analogue of methane. At room temperature, silane is a gas, and is pyrophoric — it undergoes spontaneous combustion in air, without the need for external ignition.[1] However, the difficulties in expl...
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Slides
Slides # Step 1: Use WikiDoc's Slide Template to Prepare Your Slides All WikiDoc slides follow the same template. Click on the image below to download the slides template. # Step 2: Upload the Slides on the WikiDoc Server Slides can be inserted into a WikiDoc page only if they have been uploaded onto the WikiDoc serv...
Slides Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Step 1: Use WikiDoc's Slide Template to Prepare Your Slides All WikiDoc slides follow the same template. Click on the image below to download the slides template. # Step 2: Upload the Slides on the WikiDoc Server Slides can be inserted into a WikiDoc page o...
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SnoRNA
SnoRNA Small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) are a class of small RNA molecules that guide chemical modifications (methylation or pseudouridylation) of ribosomal RNAs (rRNAs) and other RNA genes (tRNAs and other small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs)). They are classified under snRNA in MeSH. SnoRNAs are commonly referred to as guide ...
SnoRNA Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Henry A. Hoff Small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) are a class of small RNA molecules that guide chemical modifications (methylation or pseudouridylation) of ribosomal RNAs (rRNAs) and other RNA genes (tRNAs and other small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs)). They are classified under snRNA in Me...
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Smegma
Smegma Smegma, a transliteration of the Greek word σμήγμα for sebum, is a combination of exfoliated (shed) epithelial cells, transudated skin oils, and moisture, and can accumulate under the foreskin of males and within the vulva of females. It has a characteristic strong odor. Smegma is common to all mammals, male and...
Smegma Smegma, a transliteration of the Greek word σμήγμα for sebum, is a combination of exfoliated (shed) epithelial cells, transudated skin oils, and moisture, and can accumulate under the foreskin of males and within the vulva of females. It has a characteristic strong odor. Smegma is common to all mammals, male an...
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Sneeze
Sneeze Synonyms and keywords: Photic sneeze reflex; Peroutka sneeze # Overview A sneeze is a semi-autonomous, convulsive expulsion of air from the lungs. Sneezing occurs when a particle (or sufficient particles) passes through the nasal hairs and reaches the nasal mucosa. This triggers the production of histamines, w...
Sneeze Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Synonyms and keywords: Photic sneeze reflex; Peroutka sneeze # Overview A sneeze is a semi-autonomous, convulsive expulsion of air from the lungs. Sneezing occurs when a particle (or sufficient particles) passes through the nasal hairs and reaches the nasal m...
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Sorrel
Sorrel Common sorrel, also known as spinach dock and either ambada bhaji or gongoora in Indian cuisine, is a perennial herb that is cultivated as a leaf vegetable. Sorrel is a slender plant about 60 cm high, with roots that run deep into the ground, as well as juicy stems and edible, oblong leaves. The lower leaves are...
Sorrel Common sorrel, also known as spinach dock and either ambada bhaji or gongoora in Indian cuisine, is a perennial herb that is cultivated as a leaf vegetable. Sorrel is a slender plant about 60 cm high, with roots that run deep into the ground, as well as juicy stems and edible, oblong leaves. The lower leaves ar...
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Spleen
Spleen # Overview The spleen is an organ located in the abdomen of the human body, where it functions in the destruction of old red blood cells and holding a small reservoir of blood. It is regarded as one of the centers of activity of the reticuloendothelial system (part of the immune system). Until recently, the pu...
Spleen Template:Infobox Anatomy Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The spleen is an organ located in the abdomen of the human body, where it functions in the destruction of old red blood cells and holding a small reservoir of blood. It is regarded as one of the centers of activity of the r...
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Stapes
Stapes The stapes or stirrup is the stirrup-shaped small bone or ossicle in the middle ear which attaches the incus to the fenestra ovalis, the "oval window" which is adjacent to the vestibule of the inner ear. It is the smallest and lightest bone in the human body. The stapes transmits the sound vibrations from the in...
Stapes Template:Infobox Bone The stapes or stirrup is the stirrup-shaped small bone or ossicle in the middle ear which attaches the incus to the fenestra ovalis, the "oval window" which is adjacent to the vestibule of the inner ear. It is the smallest and lightest bone in the human body. The stapes transmits the sound...
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Starch
Starch # Overview Starch (CAS# 9005-25-8, chemical formula (C6H10O5)n,) is a mixture of amylose and amylopectin (usually in 20:80 or 30:70 ratios). These are both complex carbohydrate polymers of glucose (chemical formula of glucose C6H12O6), making starch a glucose polymer as well, as seen by the chemical formula for...
Starch # Overview Starch (CAS# 9005-25-8, chemical formula (C6H10O5)n,[1]) is a mixture of amylose and amylopectin (usually in 20:80 or 30:70 ratios). These are both complex carbohydrate polymers of glucose (chemical formula of glucose C6H12O6), making starch a glucose polymer as well, as seen by the chemical formula ...
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Sterol
Sterol Sterols, or steroid alcohols are a subgroup of steroids with a hydroxyl group in the 3-position of the A-ring. They are amphipathic lipids synthetised from acetyl-coenzyme A. The overall molecule is quite flat. The hydroxyl group on the A ring is polar. The rest of the aliphatic chain is non-polar. Sterols of pl...
Sterol Sterols, or steroid alcohols are a subgroup of steroids with a hydroxyl group in the 3-position of the A-ring.[1] They are amphipathic lipids synthetised from acetyl-coenzyme A. The overall molecule is quite flat. The hydroxyl group on the A ring is polar. The rest of the aliphatic chain is non-polar. Sterols o...
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Stitch
Stitch Stitch may refer to: A method of securing thread into textiles in embroidery and sewing or creating fabrics in knitting and crochet. It may also be a method of medical care to close wounds known as sutures or stitches. - Blanket stitch, used to reinforce the edge of thick materials - Cable knitting is a style of...
Stitch Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Stitch may refer to: A method of securing thread into textiles in embroidery and sewing or creating fabrics in knitting and crochet. It may also be a method of medical care to close wounds known as sutures or stitches. - Blanket stitch, used to reinforce the ed...
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Stupor
Stupor # Overview Stupor is the lack of critical cognitive function and level of consciousness wherein a sufferer is almost entirely unresponsive and only responds to base stimuli such as pain. Akinesis and mutism are present but with relative preservation of conscious awareness. A person is also rigid and mute and o...
Stupor For patient information, click here Template:Search infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Stupor is the lack of critical cognitive function and level of consciousness wherein a sufferer is almost entirely unresponsive and only responds to base stimuli such as pain. Akinesis and ...
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Supima
Supima Supima is a non-profit organisation in the United States whose main objective is to promote the use of American Pima cotton around the world and is involved in quality assurance and research programs. Founded in 1954, it derived its name from superior pima. Supima licenses over 300 selected high-quality mills, t...
Supima Supima is a non-profit organisation in the United States whose main objective is to promote the use of American Pima cotton around the world[1] and is involved in quality assurance and research programs. Founded in 1954, it derived its name from superior pima.[2] Supima licenses over 300 selected high-quality m...
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Suture
Suture A suture is a medical device that doctors, and especially surgeons, use to hold skin, internal organs, blood vessels and all other tissues of the human body together, after they have been severed by injury or surgery. They must be strong (so they do not break), non-toxic and hypoallergenic (to avoid adverse rea...
Suture Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] A suture is a medical device that doctors, and especially surgeons, use to hold skin, internal organs, blood vessels and all other tissues of the human body together, after they have been severed by injury or surgery. They must be strong (so they do not break)...
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Syngas
Syngas # Overview Syngas (from synthesis gas) is the name given to a gas mixture that contains varying amounts of carbon monoxide and hydrogen generated by the gasification of a carbon containing fuel to a gaseous product with a heating value. Examples include steam reforming of natural gas or liquid hydrocarbons to ...
Syngas Template:Seealso # Overview Syngas (from synthesis gas) is the name given to a gas mixture that contains varying amounts of carbon monoxide and hydrogen generated by the gasification of a carbon containing fuel to a gaseous product with a heating value. Examples include steam reforming of natural gas or liqui...
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Syntex
Syntex Laboratorios Syntex SA was a pharmaceutical company formed in Mexico City in 1944 by Russell Marker to manufacture therapeutic steroids from the Mexican yam. Syntex was integrated into the Roche group in 1994. # Prominent researchers - Russell Marker left the company and took his notebooks in a disagreement ove...
Syntex Laboratorios Syntex SA was a pharmaceutical company formed in Mexico City in 1944 by Russell Marker to manufacture therapeutic steroids from the Mexican yam. Syntex was integrated into the Roche group in 1994. # Prominent researchers - Russell Marker left the company and took his notebooks in a disagreement ov...
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T wave
T wave # Overview The T wave represents the repolarization (or recovery) of the ventricles. The interval from the beginning of the QRS complex to the apex of the T wave is referred to as the absolute refractory period. The last half of the T wave is referred to as the relative refractory period (or vulnerable period)....
T wave Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2] Prashanth Saddala M.B.B.S # Overview The T wave represents the repolarization (or recovery) of the ventricles. The interval from the beginning of the QRS complex to the apex of the T wave is referred...
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TADA2L
TADA2L Transcriptional adapter 2-alpha is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TADA2A gene. # Function Many DNA-binding transcriptional activator proteins enhance the initiation rate of RNA polymerase II-mediated gene transcription by interacting functionally with the general transcription machinery bound at the...
TADA2L Transcriptional adapter 2-alpha is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TADA2A gene.[1][2] # Function Many DNA-binding transcriptional activator proteins enhance the initiation rate of RNA polymerase II-mediated gene transcription by interacting functionally with the general transcription machinery bound...
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TANGO2
TANGO2 Transport and golgi organization 2 homolog (TANGO2) also known as chromosome 22 open reading frame 25 (C22orf25) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TANGO2 gene. The function of C22orf25 is not currently known. It is characterized by the NRDE superfamily domain (DUF883), which is strictly known for th...
TANGO2 Transport and golgi organization 2 homolog (TANGO2) also known as chromosome 22 open reading frame 25 (C22orf25) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TANGO2 gene. The function of C22orf25 is not currently known. It is characterized by the NRDE superfamily domain (DUF883), which is strictly known for t...
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TARBP2
TARBP2 RISC-loading complex subunit TARBP2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TARBP2 gene. # Function HIV-1, the causative agent of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), contains an RNA genome that produces a chromosomally integrated DNA during the replicative cycle. Activation of HIV-1 gene expression...
TARBP2 RISC-loading complex subunit TARBP2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TARBP2 gene.[1][2] # Function HIV-1, the causative agent of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), contains an RNA genome that produces a chromosomally integrated DNA during the replicative cycle. Activation of HIV-1 gene exp...
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TARDBP
TARDBP TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43, transactive response DNA binding protein 43 kDa), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TARDBP gene. # Function TDP-43 is a transcriptional repressor that binds to chromosomally integrated TAR DNA and represses HIV-1 transcription. In addition, this protein regulates ...
TARDBP TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43, transactive response DNA binding protein 43 kDa), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TARDBP gene.[1] # Function TDP-43 is a transcriptional repressor that binds to chromosomally integrated TAR DNA and represses HIV-1 transcription. In addition, this protein regula...
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TAS1R1
TAS1R1 Taste receptor type 1 member 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS1R1 gene. # Structure The protein encoded by the TAS1R1 gene is a G protein-coupled receptor with seven trans-membrane domains and is a component of the heterodimeric amino acid taste receptor T1R1+3. This receptor is formed as a di...
TAS1R1 Taste receptor type 1 member 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS1R1 gene.[1] # Structure The protein encoded by the TAS1R1 gene is a G protein-coupled receptor with seven trans-membrane domains and is a component of the heterodimeric amino acid taste receptor T1R1+3. This receptor is formed as ...
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TAS1R2
TAS1R2 Taste receptor type 1 member 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS1R2 gene. # Structure The protein encoded by the TAS1R2 gene is a G protein-coupled receptor with seven trans-membrane domains and is a component of the heterodimeric amino acid taste receptor T1R2+3. This receptor is formed as a di...
TAS1R2 Taste receptor type 1 member 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS1R2 gene.[1] # Structure The protein encoded by the TAS1R2 gene is a G protein-coupled receptor with seven trans-membrane domains and is a component of the heterodimeric amino acid taste receptor T1R2+3. This receptor is formed as ...
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TAS1R3
TAS1R3 Taste receptor type 1 member 3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS1R3 gene. The TAS1R3 gene encodes the human homolog of mouse Sac taste receptor, a major determinant of differences between sweet-sensitive and -insensitive mouse strains in their responsiveness to sucrose, saccharin, and other sweet...
TAS1R3 Taste receptor type 1 member 3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS1R3 gene.[1][2] The TAS1R3 gene encodes the human homolog of mouse Sac taste receptor, a major determinant of differences between sweet-sensitive and -insensitive mouse strains in their responsiveness to sucrose, saccharin, and othe...
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TAS2R9
TAS2R9 Taste receptor type 2 member 9 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS2R9 gene. # Function This gene product belongs to the family of candidate taste receptors that are members of the G-protein-coupled receptor superfamily. These proteins are specifically expressed in the taste receptor cells of the t...
TAS2R9 Taste receptor type 2 member 9 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TAS2R9 gene.[1][2][3] # Function This gene product belongs to the family of candidate taste receptors that are members of the G-protein-coupled receptor superfamily. These proteins are specifically expressed in the taste receptor cell...
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TBC1D4
TBC1D4 AS160 (Akt substrate of 160 kDa), which was originally known as TBC1 domain family member 4 (TBC1D4), is a Rab GTPase-activating protein that in humans is encoded by the TBC1D4 gene. The 160 kD protein product was first discovered in a screen for novel substrates of the serine-threonine kinase Akt2, which phosph...
TBC1D4 AS160 (Akt substrate of 160 kDa), which was originally known as TBC1 domain family member 4 (TBC1D4),[1] is a Rab GTPase-activating protein that in humans is encoded by the TBC1D4 gene.[2][3][4][5] The 160 kD protein product was first discovered in a screen for novel substrates of the serine-threonine kinase Ak...
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TCF7L1
TCF7L1 Transcription factor 7-like 1 (T-cell specific, HMG-box), also known as TCF7L1, is a human gene. This gene encodes a member of the T cell factor/lymphoid enhancer factor family of transcription factors. These transcription factors are activated by beta catenin, mediate the Wnt signaling pathway and are antagoniz...
TCF7L1 Transcription factor 7-like 1 (T-cell specific, HMG-box), also known as TCF7L1, is a human gene.[1] This gene encodes a member of the T cell factor/lymphoid enhancer factor family of transcription factors. These transcription factors are activated by beta catenin, mediate the Wnt signaling pathway and are antag...
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TCF7L2
TCF7L2 Transcription factor 7-like 2 (T-cell specific, HMG-box) also known as TCF7L2 or TCF4 is a protein acting as a transcription factor that in humans, is encoded by the TCF7L2 gene. The TCF7L2 gene is located on chromosome 10q25.2-q25.3, contains 19 exons, and has autosomal dominant inheritance. The TCF7L2 gene is...
TCF7L2 Transcription factor 7-like 2 (T-cell specific, HMG-box) also known as TCF7L2 or TCF4 is a protein acting as a transcription factor that in humans, is encoded by the TCF7L2 gene.[1][2] The TCF7L2 gene is located on chromosome 10q25.2-q25.3, contains 19 exons, and has autosomal dominant inheritance.[3][4] The T...
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TCIRG1
TCIRG1 V-type proton ATPase 116 kDa subunit a isoform 3 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the TCIRG1 gene. # Function Through alternate splicing, this gene encodes two protein isoforms with similarity to subunits of the vacuolar ATPase (V-ATPase) but the encoded proteins seem to have different functions. V-ATP...
TCIRG1 V-type proton ATPase 116 kDa subunit a isoform 3 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the TCIRG1 gene.[1][2][3] # Function Through alternate splicing, this gene encodes two protein isoforms with similarity to subunits of the vacuolar ATPase (V-ATPase) but the encoded proteins seem to have different functi...
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TFAP2A
TFAP2A Transcription factor AP-2 alpha (Activating enhancer binding Protein 2 alpha), also known as TFAP2A, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TFAP2A gene. # Function The AP-2 alpha protein acts as a sequence-specific DNA-binding transcription factor recognizing and binding to the specific DNA sequence and ...
TFAP2A Transcription factor AP-2 alpha (Activating enhancer binding Protein 2 alpha), also known as TFAP2A, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TFAP2A gene.[1] # Function The AP-2 alpha protein acts as a sequence-specific DNA-binding transcription factor recognizing and binding to the specific DNA sequence ...
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TFAP2B
TFAP2B Transcription factor AP-2 beta also known as AP2-beta is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TFAP2B gene. # Function AP-2 beta is a member of the AP-2 family of transcription factors. AP-2 proteins form homo- or hetero-dimers with other AP-2 family members and bind specific DNA sequences. They are though...
TFAP2B Transcription factor AP-2 beta also known as AP2-beta is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TFAP2B gene.[1][2] # Function AP-2 beta is a member of the AP-2 family of transcription factors. AP-2 proteins form homo- or hetero-dimers with other AP-2 family members and bind specific DNA sequences. They are...
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TIMM50
TIMM50 Mitochondrial import inner membrane translocase subunit TIM50 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the TIMM50 gene. Tim50 is a subunit of the Tim23 translocase complex in the inner mitochondrial membrane. Mutations in TIMM50 can lead to epilepsy, severe intellectual disability, and 3-methylglutaconic acidu...
TIMM50 Mitochondrial import inner membrane translocase subunit TIM50 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the TIMM50 gene. Tim50 is a subunit of the Tim23 translocase complex in the inner mitochondrial membrane. [1][2] Mutations in TIMM50 can lead to epilepsy, severe intellectual disability, and 3-methylglutaconi...
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TIMM8A
TIMM8A Mitochondrial import inner membrane translocase subunit Tim8 A, also known as Deafness-dystonia peptide or protein is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the TIMM8A gene. This translocase has similarity to yeast mitochondrial proteins that are involved in the import of metabolite transporters from the cytopla...
TIMM8A Mitochondrial import inner membrane translocase subunit Tim8 A, also known as Deafness-dystonia peptide or protein is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the TIMM8A gene.[1][2][3] This translocase has similarity to yeast mitochondrial proteins that are involved in the import of metabolite transporters from t...
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TM6SF2
TM6SF2 TM6SF2 is the Transmembrane 6 superfamily 2 human gene which codes for a protein by the same name. This gene is otherwise called KIAA1926. Its exact function is currently unknown. # Location TM6SF2 is located on chromosome 19 precisely at locus 19p13.3-p12. It is flanked by SUGP1 (a SURP and G-Patch Domain-Cont...
TM6SF2 TM6SF2 is the Transmembrane 6 superfamily 2 human gene which codes for a protein by the same name. This gene is otherwise called KIAA1926.[1] Its exact function is currently unknown. # Location TM6SF2 is located on chromosome 19 precisely at locus 19p13.3-p12. It is flanked by SUGP1 (a SURP and G-Patch Domain-...
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TMEM18
TMEM18 Transmembrane protein 18 also known as TMEM18 is a protein which in humans is encoded by the TMEM18 gene. # Function TMEM18 seems to affect energy levels through insulin and glucagon signaling, and in flies, its downregulation induces a metabolic state resembling type-II diabetes Overexpression of the TMEM18 pr...
TMEM18 Transmembrane protein 18 also known as TMEM18 is a protein which in humans is encoded by the TMEM18 gene.[1] # Function TMEM18 seems to affect energy levels through insulin and glucagon signaling, and in flies, its downregulation induces a metabolic state resembling type-II diabetes[2] Overexpression of the TM...
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TMEM44
TMEM44 TMEM44 (Transmembrane protein 44) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TMEM44 gene. DKFZp686O18124 is a synonym of TMEM44. # Gene TMEM44 gene has 14 transcipts (splice variants). The whole span of the gene is 46,016 base pairs long, while the mRNA sequence of TMEM44 is 1,483 base pairs long, with 13 ex...
TMEM44 TMEM44 (Transmembrane protein 44) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TMEM44 gene[1]. DKFZp686O18124 is a synonym of TMEM44. # Gene TMEM44 gene has 14 transcipts (splice variants). The whole span of the gene is 46,016 base pairs long, while the mRNA sequence of TMEM44 is 1,483 base pairs long, with 1...
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TMEM67
TMEM67 Meckelin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TMEM67 gene. # Function The protein encoded by this gene localizes to the primary cilium and to the plasma membrane. The gene functions in centriole migration to the apical membrane and formation of the primary cilium. Multiple transcript variants encoding ...
TMEM67 Meckelin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TMEM67 gene.[1][2][3] # Function The protein encoded by this gene localizes to the primary cilium and to the plasma membrane. The gene functions in centriole migration to the apical membrane and formation of the primary cilium. Multiple transcript variants...
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TMEM69
TMEM69 TMEM69, also known as Transmembrane protein 69, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TMEM69 gene. A notable feature of the protein encoded by TMEM69 is the presence of five transmembrane segments. # Background Information # Gene The TMEM69 gene, located on chromosome 1p34.1, covers 7.24 kb. It is on t...
TMEM69 TMEM69, also known as Transmembrane protein 69, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TMEM69 gene.[1] A notable feature of the protein encoded by TMEM69 is the presence of five transmembrane segments.[2] # Background Information # Gene The TMEM69 gene, located on chromosome 1p34.1, covers 7.24 kb.[3] ...
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TMEM70
TMEM70 Transmembrane protein 70 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TMEM70 gene. It is a transmembrane protein located in the mitochondrial inner membrane involved in the assembly of the F1 and Fo structural subunits of ATP synthase. Mutations in this gene have been associated with neonatal mitochondrial ence...
TMEM70 Transmembrane protein 70 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TMEM70 gene. It is a transmembrane protein located in the mitochondrial inner membrane involved in the assembly of the F1 and Fo structural subunits of ATP synthase.[1] Mutations in this gene have been associated with neonatal mitochondrial ...
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TMEM8A
TMEM8A Transmembrane protein 8A is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TMEM8A gene (16p13.3.). Evolutionarily, TMEM8A orthologs are found in primates and mammals and in a few more distantly related species. TMEM8A contains five transmembrane domains and one EGF-like domain which are all highly conserved in the o...
TMEM8A Transmembrane protein 8A is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TMEM8A gene (16p13.3.). Evolutionarily, TMEM8A orthologs are found in primates and mammals and in a few more distantly related species. TMEM8A contains five transmembrane domains and one EGF-like domain which are all highly conserved in the ...
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TMEM8B
TMEM8B Transmembrane protein 8B is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TMEM8B gene. It encodes for a transmembrane protein that is 338 amino acids long, and is located on human chromosome 9. Aliases associated with this gene include C9orf127, NAG-5, and NGX61. # Gene ## Location Cytogenic location: 9p13.3 Loca...
TMEM8B Transmembrane protein 8B is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TMEM8B gene. It encodes for a transmembrane protein that is 338 amino acids long, and is located on human chromosome 9.[1] Aliases associated with this gene include C9orf127, NAG-5, and NGX61.[2] # Gene ## Location Cytogenic location: 9p13...
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TMEM98
TMEM98 Transmembrane protein 98 is a single-pass membrane protein that in humans is encoded by the TMEM98 gene. The function of this protein is currently unknown. TMEM98 is also known as UNQ536/PRO1079. # Gene This gene is found on the plus strand of chromosome 17 at locus 17q11.2. It spans from base pairs 31,254,928 ...
TMEM98 Transmembrane protein 98 is a single-pass membrane protein that in humans is encoded by the TMEM98 gene.[1][2] The function of this protein is currently unknown. TMEM98 is also known as UNQ536/PRO1079.[3] # Gene This gene is found on the plus strand of chromosome 17 at locus 17q11.2.[2] It spans from base pair...
https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/TMEM98
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TNNI3K
TNNI3K TNNI3 interacting kinase is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TNNI3K gene. # Function This gene encodes a protein that belongs to the MAP kinase kinase kinase (MAPKKK) family of protein kinases. The protein contains ankyrin repeat, protein kinase and serine-rich domains and is thought to play a role in...
TNNI3K TNNI3 interacting kinase is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TNNI3K gene.[1] # Function This gene encodes a protein that belongs to the MAP kinase kinase kinase (MAPKKK) family of protein kinases. The protein contains ankyrin repeat, protein kinase and serine-rich domains and is thought to play a rol...
https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/TNNI3K
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TOLLIP
TOLLIP Toll interacting protein, also known as TOLLIP, is an inhibitory adaptor protein that in humans is encoded by the TOLLIP gene. # Function It is an inhibitory adaptor protein within Toll-like receptors (TLR). The TLR pathway is a part of the innate immune system that recognizes structurally conserved molecular p...
TOLLIP Toll interacting protein, also known as TOLLIP, is an inhibitory adaptor protein that in humans is encoded by the TOLLIP gene.[1][2][3] # Function It is an inhibitory adaptor protein within Toll-like receptors (TLR).[4] The TLR pathway is a part of the innate immune system that recognizes structurally conserve...
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TOMM40
TOMM40 Translocase of outer mitochondrial membrane 40 homolog (yeast), also known as TOMM40, is a protein which in humans is encoded by the TOMM40 gene. # Function TOMM40 codes for a protein that is embedded into outer membranes of mitochondria and is required for the movement of proteins into mitochondria. More preci...
TOMM40 Translocase of outer mitochondrial membrane 40 homolog (yeast), also known as TOMM40, is a protein which in humans is encoded by the TOMM40 gene.[1][2] # Function TOMM40 codes for a protein that is embedded into outer membranes of mitochondria and is required for the movement of proteins into mitochondria. Mor...
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TOPBP1
TOPBP1 DNA topoisomerase 2-binding protein 1 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the TOPBP1 gene. # Function This gene encodes a binding protein which interacts with the C-terminal region of topoisomerase II beta. This interaction suggests a supportive role for this protein in the catalytic reactions of topoisom...
TOPBP1 DNA topoisomerase 2-binding protein 1 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the TOPBP1 gene.[1][2][3] # Function This gene encodes a binding protein which interacts with the C-terminal region of topoisomerase II beta. This interaction suggests a supportive role for this protein in the catalytic reactions o...
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TP53RK
TP53RK TP53-regulating kinase, also known as PRPK is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the TP53RK gene. This protein is a serine/threonine protein kinase that phosphorylates p53 at Ser15. PRPK is part of the KEOPS/EKC complex, which participates in transcription control, telomere regulation and tRNA modification....
TP53RK TP53-regulating kinase, also known as PRPK is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the TP53RK gene.[1][2][3] This protein is a serine/threonine protein kinase that phosphorylates p53 at Ser15. PRPK is part of the KEOPS/EKC complex, which participates in transcription control,[4] telomere regulation [5] and tR...
https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/TP53RK
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TRAFD1
TRAFD1 TRAF-type zinc finger domain-containing protein 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TRAFD1 gene. # Model organisms Model organisms have been used in the study of TRAFD1 function. A conditional knockout mouse line, called Trafd1tm1a(EUCOMM)Wtsi was generated as part of the International Knockout Mous...
TRAFD1 TRAF-type zinc finger domain-containing protein 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TRAFD1 gene.[1][2] # Model organisms Model organisms have been used in the study of TRAFD1 function. A conditional knockout mouse line, called Trafd1tm1a(EUCOMM)Wtsi[9][10] was generated as part of the International...
https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/TRAFD1
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TRDMT1
TRDMT1 tRNA (cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the TRDMT1 gene. CpG methylation is an epigenetic modification that is important for embryonic development, imprinting, and X-chromosome inactivation. Studies in mice have demonstrated that DNA methylation is required for mammalian de...
TRDMT1 tRNA (cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the TRDMT1 gene.[1][2][3][4] CpG methylation is an epigenetic modification that is important for embryonic development, imprinting, and X-chromosome inactivation. Studies in mice have demonstrated that DNA methylation is required for...
https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/TRDMT1
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TRERF1
TRERF1 Transcriptional-regulating factor 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TRERF1 gene. This gene encodes a zinc-finger transcriptional regulating protein that interacts with CBP/p300 to regulate the human gene CYP11A1. # Interactions TRERF1 has been shown to interact with Steroidogenic factor 1, EP300 a...
TRERF1 Transcriptional-regulating factor 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TRERF1 gene.[1][2] This gene encodes a zinc-finger transcriptional regulating protein that interacts with CBP/p300 to regulate the human gene CYP11A1.[2] # Interactions TRERF1 has been shown to interact with Steroidogenic factor ...
https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/TRERF1
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TRIM21
TRIM21 Tripartite motif-containing protein 21 also known as E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase TRIM21 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TRIM21 gene. Alternatively spliced transcript variants for this gene have been described but the full-length nature of only one has been determined. It is expressed in most human ...
TRIM21 Tripartite motif-containing protein 21 also known as E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase TRIM21 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TRIM21 gene.[1][2] Alternatively spliced transcript variants for this gene have been described but the full-length nature of only one has been determined. It is expressed in most...
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TRIM22
TRIM22 Tripartite motif-containing 22, also known as TRIM22, is a protein which in humans is encoded by the TRIM22 gene. # Function The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the tripartite motif (TRIM) family. The TRIM motif includes three zinc-binding domains, a RING, a B-box type 1 and a B-box type 2, and a co...
TRIM22 Tripartite motif-containing 22, also known as TRIM22, is a protein which in humans is encoded by the TRIM22 gene.[1][2][3] # Function The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the tripartite motif (TRIM) family.[4] The TRIM motif includes three zinc-binding domains, a RING, a B-box type 1 and a B-box typ...
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TRIM23
TRIM23 GTP-binding protein ARD-1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TRIM23 gene. # Function The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the tripartite motif (TRIM) family. The TRIM motif includes three zinc-binding domains, a RING, a B-box type 1 and a B-box type 2, and a coiled-coil region. This protei...
TRIM23 GTP-binding protein ARD-1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TRIM23 gene.[1][2] # Function The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the tripartite motif (TRIM) family. The TRIM motif includes three zinc-binding domains, a RING, a B-box type 1 and a B-box type 2, and a coiled-coil region. This...
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TRIM24
TRIM24 Tripartite motif-containing 24 (TRIM24) also known as transcriptional intermediary factor 1α (TIF1α) is a protein that, in humans, is encoded by the TRIM24 gene. # Function The protein encoded by this gene mediates transcriptional control by interaction with the activation function 2 (AF2) region of several nuc...
TRIM24 Tripartite motif-containing 24 (TRIM24) also known as transcriptional intermediary factor 1α (TIF1α) is a protein that, in humans, is encoded by the TRIM24 gene.[1][2][3] # Function The protein encoded by this gene mediates transcriptional control by interaction with the activation function 2 (AF2) region of s...
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TRIM25
TRIM25 Tripartite motif-containing protein 25 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TRIM25 gene. # Function The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the tripartite motif (TRIM) family grouping more than 70 TRIMs. TRIM proteins primarily function as ubiquitin ligases that regulate the innate response to ...
TRIM25 Tripartite motif-containing protein 25 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TRIM25 gene.[1][2] # Function The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the tripartite motif (TRIM) family grouping more than 70 TRIMs. TRIM proteins primarily function as ubiquitin ligases that regulate the innate respo...
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TRIM28
TRIM28 Tripartite motif-containing 28 (TRIM28), also known as transcriptional intermediary factor 1β (TIF1β) and KAP1 (KRAB-associated protein-1), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TRIM28 gene. # Function The protein encoded by this gene mediates transcriptional control by interaction with the Krüppel-asso...
TRIM28 Tripartite motif-containing 28 (TRIM28), also known as transcriptional intermediary factor 1β (TIF1β) and KAP1 (KRAB-associated protein-1), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TRIM28 gene.[1][2] # Function The protein encoded by this gene mediates transcriptional control by interaction with the Krüpp...
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TRIM32
TRIM32 Tripartite motif-containing protein 32 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TRIM32 gene. Since its discovery in 1995, TRIM32 has been shown to be implicated in a number of diverse biological pathways. # Structure The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the tripartite motif (TRIM) family. The TR...
TRIM32 Tripartite motif-containing protein 32 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TRIM32 gene.[1][2][3][4] Since its discovery in 1995, TRIM32 has been shown to be implicated in a number of diverse biological pathways. # Structure The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the tripartite motif (TRIM) f...
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TRIM33
TRIM33 Tripartite motif-containing 33 (TRIM33) also known as transcriptional intermediary factor 1 gamma (TIF1-γ), is a human gene. The protein encoded by this gene is thought to be a transcriptional corepressor. However unlike the related TIF1-α and TIF1-β proteins, few transcription factors such as Smad4 that interac...
TRIM33 Tripartite motif-containing 33 (TRIM33) also known as transcriptional intermediary factor 1 gamma (TIF1-γ), is a human gene.[1][2] The protein encoded by this gene is thought to be a transcriptional corepressor. However unlike the related TIF1-α and TIF1-β proteins, few transcription factors such as Smad4 that ...
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TRIM45
TRIM45 tripartite motif containing 45, also known as TRIM45, is a human gene. This gene encodes a member of the tripartite motif family. The encoded protein may function as a # Model organisms Model organisms have been used in the study of TRIM45 function. A conditional knockout mouse line, called Trim45tm1a(KOMP)Wts...
TRIM45 tripartite motif containing 45, also known as TRIM45, is a human gene.[1] This gene encodes a member of the tripartite motif family. The encoded protein may function as a [transcriptional repressor of the mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described.[1]...
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TRIM63
TRIM63 E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase TRIM63 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the TRIM63 gene. This gene encodes a member of the RING zinc finger protein family found in striated muscle and iris. The product of this gene is localized to the Z-line and M-line lattices of myofibrils, where titin's N-terminal and C-...
TRIM63 E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase TRIM63 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the TRIM63 gene.[1][2][3] This gene encodes a member of the RING zinc finger protein family found in striated muscle and iris. The product of this gene is localized to the Z-line and M-line lattices of myofibrils, where titin's N-termi...
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TRIP11
TRIP11 Thyroid receptor-interacting protein 11 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TRIP11 gene. # Function TRIP11 was first identified through its ability to interact functionally with thyroid hormone receptor-beta (THRB; MIM 190160). It has also been found in association with the Golgi apparatus and microtu...
TRIP11 Thyroid receptor-interacting protein 11 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TRIP11 gene.[1][2][3] # Function TRIP11 was first identified through its ability to interact functionally with thyroid hormone receptor-beta (THRB; MIM 190160). It has also been found in association with the Golgi apparatus a...
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TRIP13
TRIP13 TRIP13 is a mammalian gene that encodes the thyroid receptor-interacting protein 13. In budding yeast, the analog for TRIP13 is PCH2. TRIP13 is a member of the AAA+ ATPase family, a family known for mechanical forces derived from ATP hydrolase reactions. The TRIP13 gene has been shown to interact with a variety ...
TRIP13 TRIP13 is a mammalian gene that encodes the thyroid receptor-interacting protein 13. In budding yeast, the analog for TRIP13 is PCH2. TRIP13 is a member of the AAA+ ATPase family, a family known for mechanical forces derived from ATP hydrolase reactions. The TRIP13 gene has been shown to interact with a variety...
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TSG101
TSG101 Tumor susceptibility gene 101, also known as TSG101, is a human gene that encodes for a cellular protein of the same name. # Function The protein encoded by this gene belongs to a group of apparently inactive homologs of ubiquitin-conjugating enzymes. The gene product contains a coiled-coil domain that interact...
TSG101 Tumor susceptibility gene 101, also known as TSG101, is a human gene that encodes for a cellular protein of the same name. # Function The protein encoded by this gene belongs to a group of apparently inactive homologs of ubiquitin-conjugating enzymes. The gene product contains a coiled-coil domain that interac...
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TSPAN4
TSPAN4 Tetraspanin-4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TSPAN4 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the transmembrane 4 superfamily, also known as the tetraspanin family. Most of these members are cell-surface proteins that are characterized by the presence of four hydrophobic domains. The p...
TSPAN4 Tetraspanin-4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TSPAN4 gene.[1][2] The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the transmembrane 4 superfamily, also known as the tetraspanin family. Most of these members are cell-surface proteins that are characterized by the presence of four hydrophobic domains...
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TSPAN8
TSPAN8 Tetraspanin-8 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TSPAN8 gene. # Function The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the transmembrane 4 superfamily, also known as the tetraspanin family. Most of these members are cell-surface proteins that are characterized by the presence of four hydrophobic do...
TSPAN8 Tetraspanin-8 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TSPAN8 gene.[1][2] # Function The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the transmembrane 4 superfamily, also known as the tetraspanin family. Most of these members are cell-surface proteins that are characterized by the presence of four hydroph...
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TUBA1A
TUBA1A Tubulin alpha-1A chain is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TUBA1A gene. # Background TUBA1A is a structural gene that encodes for Tubulin, Alpha 1A product. TUBA1A product is an alpha-tubulin that participates in the formation of microtubules - structural proteins that participate in cytoskeletal stru...
TUBA1A Tubulin alpha-1A chain is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TUBA1A gene.[1][2][3] # Background TUBA1A is a structural gene that encodes for Tubulin, Alpha 1A product. TUBA1A product is an alpha-tubulin that participates in the formation of microtubules - structural proteins that participate in cytoske...
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TUC338
TUC338 TUC338 (transcribed ultra-conserved region 338) is an ultra-conserved element which is transcribed to give a non-coding RNA. The TUC338 gene was first identified as uc.338, along with 480 other ultra-conserved elements in the human genome. Expression of this RNA gene has been found to dramatically increase in he...
TUC338 TUC338 (transcribed ultra-conserved region 338) is an ultra-conserved element which is transcribed to give a non-coding RNA.[1][2] The TUC338 gene was first identified as uc.338, along with 480 other ultra-conserved elements in the human genome.[3] Expression of this RNA gene has been found to dramatically incr...
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Tables
Tables # Overview This page gives information about syntax to build wiki-tables in MediaWiki. - Tables (Youtube) # Customizing the Column Widths ## Output - The wiki markup will generate a table as follows: # Using the Toolbar You can use the Mediawiki edit toolbar to create tables.The toolbar is helpful to generat...
Tables # Overview This page gives information about syntax to build wiki-tables in MediaWiki. - Tables (Youtube) # Customizing the Column Widths ## Output - The wiki markup will generate a table as follows: # Using the Toolbar You can use the Mediawiki edit toolbar to create tables.The toolbar is helpful to generat...
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Tablet
Tablet 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...
Tablet 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 [1] to indicate your interest in serving either as an Editor-In-Chief of the entire t...
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Tai Ji
Tai Ji Taiji (太極) is a state of being from Tao and Wuji. It is a state of absolute, and of infinite potentiality. In Tao Te Ching, Tao manifested as One, which is Taiji. In a Taoist guidance book, the same verse was amplified as out of Tao came Taiji, which then split into yin and yang or Two Aspects, yin and yang sl...
Tai Ji Template:Contains Chinese text Template:Otheruses1 Template:Chinese Template:Taoism Template:Taoism portal Taiji (太極) is a state of being from Tao and Wuji. It is a state of absolute, and of infinite potentiality. In Tao Te Ching, Tao manifested as One, which is Taiji[1]. In a Taoist guidance book, the same ...
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Tallow
Tallow Tallow is a rendered form of beef or mutton fat, processed from suet. Unlike suet, tallow can be stored for extended periods without the need for refrigeration to prevent decomposition, provided it is kept in an airtight container to prevent oxidation. Rendered fat obtained from pigs is known as lard. # Uses It...
Tallow Tallow is a rendered form of beef or mutton fat, processed from suet. Unlike suet, tallow can be stored for extended periods without the need for refrigeration to prevent decomposition, provided it is kept in an airtight container to prevent oxidation. Rendered fat obtained from pigs is known as lard. # Uses I...
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Tampon
Tampon A tampon is a plug of cotton or other absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to absorb fluid. The most common type in daily use (and the topic of the remainder of this article) is a usually disposable plug that is designed to be inserted into the vagina during menstruation to absorb the flow of...
Tampon A tampon is a plug of cotton or other absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to absorb fluid. The most common type in daily use (and the topic of the remainder of this article) is a usually disposable plug that is designed to be inserted into the vagina during menstruation to absorb the flow o...
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Tannin
Tannin Tannins are astringent, bitter-tasting plant polyphenols that bind and precipitate proteins. The term tannin refers to the use of tannins in tanning animal hides into leather; however, the term is widely applied to any large polyphenolic compound containing sufficient hydroxyls and other suitable groups (such as...
Tannin Tannins are astringent, bitter-tasting plant polyphenols that bind and precipitate proteins. The term tannin refers to the use of tannins in tanning animal hides into leather; however, the term is widely applied to any large polyphenolic compound containing sufficient hydroxyls and other suitable groups (such a...
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TaqMan
TaqMan In molecular biology, quantitative real time PCR methods using a dual-labelled fluorogenic probe called a TaqMan probe is a rapid fluorophore-based real-time PCR method . The TaqMan Real-time PCR measures accumulation of a product via the fluorophore during the exponential stages of the PCR, rather than at the e...
TaqMan In molecular biology, quantitative real time PCR methods using a dual-labelled fluorogenic probe called a TaqMan probe is a rapid fluorophore-based real-time PCR method [1]. The TaqMan Real-time PCR measures accumulation of a product via the fluorophore during the exponential stages of the PCR, rather than at t...
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Tarpon
Tarpon # Overview Tarpons are large fish of the genus Megalops; one species is native to the Atlantic, and the other to the Indo-Pacific Oceans. They are the only members of the family Megalopidae. # Species and habitats The two species of tarpons are Megalops atlanticus (Atlantic tarpon) and the Megalops cyprinoides...
Tarpon Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Tarpons are large fish of the genus Megalops; one species is native to the Atlantic, and the other to the Indo-Pacific Oceans. They are the only members of the family Megalopidae. # Species and habitats The two species of tarpons are Megalops atlan...
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