Cellular & Molecular Biology, Specialized Enzymes, Specialized Topics
Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Introduction to Cytochrome P450 (CYP) Enzymes Enzymes of the cytochrome P450 (CYP) superfamily are all heme-containing enzymes. The term cytochrome P450 stems from the fact that the proteins are members of the cytochrome (heme...
Nutrition, Specialized Topics
Last Updated: January 9, 2026 Introduction to Digestive Processes The gastrointestinal (GI) system, with respect to the processes of food ingestion and digestion, comprises the hollow organs that include the oral cavity, the esophagus, the stomach, and the small and...
Diseases and Disorders, Diseases of Cholesterol and Lipoprotein Metabolism
Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Introduction to SLOS Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (SLOS) is an autosomal recessive disorder that was first described in 1964 by three doctors whose last names constitute the name of this syndrome. SLOS results in multiple malformations and...
Biochemistry Topics, Lipid Metabolism
Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Introduction to Cholesterol Cholesterol is an extremely important biological molecule that has roles in membrane structure as well as being a precursor for the synthesis of the steroid hormones, and the bile acids....
