Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) is a mononucleotide containing the purine base adenine and plays a central role in all metabolic processes. Together with adenosine triphosphate (ATP), it is responsible for energy turnover in the organism. Most disorders in the function of ADP are mitochondrial in origin. What is adenosine diphosphate? Adenosine diphosphate, as a mononucleotide, consists … Adenosine Diphosphate: Function & Diseases
Definition Thiols are organic compounds with the general structure R-SH. They are sulfur analogs of alcohols (R-OH). R can be aliphatic or aromatic. The simplest aliphatic representative is methanethiol, the simplest aromatic is thiophenol (analogue of phenol). Thiols are formally derived from hydrogen sulfide (H2S), in which a hydrogen atom has been replaced by a … Thiols
Products Carbocisteine is commercially available as a syrup (e.g., rhinathiol, co-marketing drugs, generics). In combination with xylometazoline, it is also found in decongestants and nasal drops (Triofan). Structure and properties Carbocisteine or -carboxymethylcysteine (C5H9NO4S, Mr = 179.2 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a carboxymethyl derivative … Carbocistein
Chemokines are small signaling proteins that trigger chemotaxis (migratory movement) of cells. In most cases, these cells are immune cells. Thus, chemokines are responsible for the effective functioning of the immune system. What are chemokines? Chemokines are small proteins that belong to the cytokine family. They cause cells to migrate. Mainly, these are immune cells … Chemokines: Structure, Function & Diseases
Products Whey protein is available in retail and specialty stores from various suppliers as powder without flavor or with different flavors. The German term is actually whey protein or whey protein. However, the English term has prevailed and is more common. Structure and properties “Whey protein” is the protein contained in whey. Whey is produced … Whey Protein
Osteonectin is a protein that plays a significant role in bone mineralization and in this way is involved in the strengthening of bones and teeth. Numerous scientific studies can be found under its synonymous name SPARC, which additionally indicate a link between the release of SPARC and the prognosis of various cancers. What is osteonectin? … Osteonectin: Function & Diseases
Products Omeprazole is commercially available in tablet, capsule, and injection/infusion forms and has been approved in many countries since 1988. In addition to the original Antramups, generics and the -enantiomer esomeprazole (Nexium) are also commercially available. At the end of March 2010, after pantoprazole, omeprazole was also approved for self-medication in many countries. In the … Omeprazole: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Penicillins are commercially available today in the form of film-coated tablets, capsules, as solutions for injection and infusion, as powders for preparing an oral suspension, and as syrups, among others. Penicillin was discovered in September 1928 at St. Mary’s Hospital in London by Alexander Fleming. He was working with staphylococcal cultures in Petri dishes. … Penicillins
Methionine, along with cysteine, is the only sulfur-containing proteinogenic amino acid. In protein synthesis, L-methionine – its natural and biochemically active form – occupies a special position because it is always the first amino acid, the starter substance from which a protein is assembled. L-methionine is essential and serves primarily as a supplier of methyl … Methionine: Function & Diseases
Products Dietary supplements are commercially available in dosed form, for example, as tablets, capsules, liquids and as powders, and are labeled accordingly on the packaging. They are sold not only in pharmacies and drugstores, but also without advice in supermarkets or online stores. Definition Dietary supplements are regulated by law in many countries by the … Dietary Supplements
Products Methionine is commercially available in the form of tablets. Acimethine film-coated tablets, which require a prescription, were approved as a drug in 1988. Burgerstein L-Methionine is a dietary supplement with no indication. Structure and properties L-methionine (C7H13NO3S, Mr = 191.2 g/mol) is a natural, sulfur-containing, and essential amino acid used in the body for, … Methionine
Products Mercaptamine was approved in many countries in 2019 in the form of hard capsules (Procysbi). The active ingredient is also known as cysteamine or cysteamines. In 2020, eye drops were approved for the treatment of cystine deposits in the cornea (Cystadrops). This article refers to the capsules. Structure and properties Mercaptamine (C2H7NS, Mr = … Mercaptamine