Molecular Biology 1-18
18 entries in the Molecular Biology compendium.
HelicaseEnzymes that unwind nucleic acid strands using ATP hydrolysis.Ligand (biochemistry)Substance that binds to a biomolecule for a biological purpose.MicroRNASmall non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression post-transcriptionally.Molecular biologyMolecular biology studies molecular structures and chemical processes in cells.MyosinMotor proteins driving actin-based motility and muscle contraction.ProteasomeProtein complexes that degrade proteins via ubiquitin tagging.Protein foldingProcess by which a linear amino acid chain folds into functional 3D structure.Protein targetingCellular mechanism directing proteins to correct destinations.RNA interferenceRNAi is a gene-silencing process using double-stranded RNA.RNA polymeraseEnzyme that synthesizes RNA from a DNA template.RNA splicingProcess removing introns and joining exons in RNA transcripts.Second messenger systemIntracellular molecules that relay and amplify extracellular signals.Signal transductionProcess transmitting signals through cells via molecular events.StainingTechnique to enhance contrast in microscopic samples.SteroidOrganic compounds with four fused rings, vital for membranes and signaling.Steroid hormoneSteroid hormones regulate metabolism, immunity, and sexual development.Post-transcriptional modificationBiological processes that chemically alter RNA after transcription.Post-translational modificationCovalent protein changes after synthesis, diversifying function beyond transcription.
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