Fatty acid breakdown is used to produce energy in cells and occurs through a process called beta-oxidation. Beta-oxidation produces acetyl-coenzyme A, which is further broken down to carbon dioxide and water or fed back into the citric acid cycle. Disturbances in fatty acid degradation can lead to serious diseases. What is fatty acid breakdown? Fatty … Fatty Acid Breakdown: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Congenital hyperekplexia is a congenital condition that occurs very rarely. The condition is also known as stiff baby syndrome in some cases. In the context of the disease, there is a specific genetic disorder. Congenital hyperekplexia is inherited either in an autosomal dominant manner or in a recessive manner. The disorder is associated with a … Congenital Hyperekplexia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The marsh heartleaf is a plant that is now rare in Europe and is found mainly in bogs or swampy areas. Even from a few meters away, the marsh heartleaf can be recognized by its large and bright white flowers, which are located at the end of long stems. The marsh heartleaf belongs to the … Swamp Heart Leaf: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Fucosidosis is one of the very rare storage diseases with a progressive and sometimes relapsing course due to a lack of activity of alpha-L-fucosidase, which is classified as one of the oligosaccharidoses or glycopreteinoses. A breakthrough treatment method is not yet in sight, which is why treatment to date has been with allogeneic bone marrow … Fucosidase: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
