Cellular & Molecular Biology, Signal Transduction Processes
Last Updated: December 2, 2025 Introduction to Growth Factors The term growth factor is generally used to describe a protein or peptide whose function is predominantly, although not exclusively, related to the regulation of target tissue growth and potential...
Gut & Brain Interactions, Regulation of Feeding Behaviors, Specialized Topics
Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Introduction to Gut-Brain Interactions The term, gut-brain interrelationships, refers to the processes by which there are back-and-forth interactions between the gastrointestinal system and the central nervous system, the brain. These...
Biochemistry Topics, Lipid Metabolism
Last Updated: September 5, 2025 Bile Acid Synthesis and Utilization The end products of cholesterol utilization are the bile acids. Indeed, the synthesis of the bile acids is the major pathway of cholesterol catabolism in mammals. Although several of the...
