Biochemistry Topics, Nucleic Acid Biochemistry
Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Introduction to Nucleic Acids The metabolic requirements for the nucleotides and their cognate bases can be met by both dietary intake or synthesis de novo from low molecular weight precursors. Indeed, the ability to salvage...
Cellular & Molecular Biology, Insulin & Diabetes, Specialized Enzymes, Specialized Topics
Last Updated: September 11, 2025 Introduction to Dipeptidyl Peptidase Family Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4; also DPP-4) is a member of the large family of proteases (peptidases). There are 10 protease families that are unique to higher organisms (16 protease families...
Diseases and Disorders, Disorders of Nucleotide Metabolism
Last Updated: November 29, 2022 Introduction to SCID Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) refers to a group of potentially fatal disorders due to a combined loss of function of both T- and B-lymphocytes. There are at least 13 known and characterized genetic causes...
