Biochemistry of the Nervous System, Specialized Topics
Last Updated: December 29, 2025 Brief Overview of Human Nervous System The human nervous system consists of two main parts, the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS contains the brain and spinal cord. The PNS comprises the...
Amino Acids and Proteins, Biochemistry Topics
Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Introduction to Amino Acid Derivatives Amino acids play critical roles as the building blocks of proteins, as intermediates in numerous metabolic processes, and as reservoirs of energy through their catabolism. Equally important roles...
Insulin & Diabetes, Specialized Topics
Last Updated: March 2, 2026 Introduction to Insulin Activities Insulin and Metabolism Insulin is a major metabolism regulating hormone secreted by β-cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas. The major function of insulin is to counter the concerted actions of...
Biochemistry Topics, Carbohydrate Metabolism
Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Introduction to Glycogen Metabolism Glycogen is a polymer of glucose residues linked by α-(1,4)- and α-(1,6)-glycosidic bonds. Stores of readily available glucose, to supply the tissues of the body with an oxidizable energy source, are...
Biochemistry Topics, Carbohydrate Metabolism
Last Updated: March 2, 2026 Introduction to Gluconeogenesis Gluconeogenesis is the biosynthesis of new glucose, (i.e. not glucose from glycogen). This process is frequently referred to as endogenous glucose production (EGP). The production of glucose from other carbon...
