Biochemistry of the Nervous System, Specialized Topics
Last Updated: February 20, 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 18, 2025 Tyrosine-Derived Neurotransmitters / Hormones Much of the tyrosine that does not get incorporated into proteins is catabolized for energy production. Another significant fate of tyrosine is conversion to the catecholamines. The...
Biochemistry Topics, Carbohydrate Metabolism
Last Updated: February 19, 2025 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...
