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What is Protein Phosphorylation?

The phosphorylation of proteins represents the basis of numerous cellular processes, as well as many pathological conditions like coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

16 Jul 2020

What is Herd Immunity?

Herd immunity occurs when the majority of a population develops immunity against a contagious disease either through vaccination or due to previous infection.

16 Jul 2020

What is Amino Acid Replacement?

Mutations can occur on several levels, including genetic, but can also take the form of amino acid replacements during protein synthesis.

8 Jul 2020

How does Viral Replication Work?

Viruses cannot replicate on their own, but rather depend on their host cell’s protein synthesis pathways to reproduce.

8 Jul 2020

What is Glycine?

Glycine is a non-essential amino acid that is produced naturally by the body. It is one of 20 amino acids in the human body that synthesize proteins.

7 Jul 2020

What is Aspartic Acid?

Aspartic acid, also called aminosuccinic acid or aspartate, is a non-essential amino acid that is made naturally in the human body through dietary intake.

7 Jul 2020

How is the HIV Epidemic Being Controlled?

HIV is a pathogen that weakens the immune system by targeting CD4 cells, which are responsible for playing a pivotal role in the body’s response to infections.

6 Jul 2020

What is the Microbiome?

Over 100 trillion microbes are living on or inside our bodies that consist of communities of bacteria, as well as viruses, protozoa, and fungi.

6 Jul 2020

What is Congenital Heart Disease?

Congenital heart disease is used to describe several cardiac defects that may be found at birth and affects proper heart function to varying degrees.

6 Jul 2020

What is a Receptor-Binding Domain (RBD)?

A receptor-binding domain (RBD) is a key part of a virus located on its ‘spike’ domain that allows it to dock to body receptors to gain entry into cells.

6 Jul 2020

Role of T Cells in COVID-19

COVID-19 is an infectious respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 and the subject of an ongoing global pandemic.

6 Jul 2020

What is a Cytokine Storm?

The cytokine storm appears to play a direct role in determining the severity of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 illness, influencing the development of ARDS.

3 Jul 2020

What is a Pseudovirus?

The pseudovirus system is a useful alternative approach that can effectively and safely screen vaccines on pathogenic viruses like SARS-CoV-2.

3 Jul 2020

What is an Antibody Titer?

An antibody titer is a type of blood test that determines the presence and level (titer) of antibodies in the blood.

2 Jul 2020

What is Trained Immunity?

Trained immunity is a newly emerging concept that defines the ability of the innate immune system to form immune memory and provide long-lasting protection.

2 Jul 2020

What is Renalase?

Renalase is a relatively recently discovered kidney protein connected to chronic kidney disease and blood pressure disorders.

1 Jul 2020

What is Convalescent Plasma Donation?

Convalescent plasma donation (for convalescent plasma therapy) has been considered for the treatment of COVID-19.

1 Jul 2020

What are Zinc-Finger Antiviral Proteins (ZAP)?

Zinc-finger antiviral proteins are produced by both human and animal cells to stop the spread of viruses by targeting viral mRNA.

30 Jun 2020

What is the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System?

The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is a regulator of blood pressure and cardiovascular function, currently being researched due to COVID-19.

29 Jun 2020