Subtilisin
Subtilisin is a protease (a protein-digesting enzyme) initially obtained from Bacillus subtilis. Subtilisins belong to subtilases, a group of serine proteases that â like all serine proteases â initiate the nucleophilic attack on the peptide (amide) bond through a serine residue at the active site. Subtilisins…
Proprotein convertases (PPCs) are a family of proteins that activate other proteins
Many proteins are inactive when they are first synthesized, because they contain chains of amino acids that block their activity. Proprotein convertases remove those chains and activate the protein. The…
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) aka abrineurin
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), or abrineurin, is a protein that, in humans, is encoded by the BDNF gene. BDNF is a member of the neurotrophin family of growth factors, which are related to the canonical nerve growth factor (NGF), a family which…
Neurotrophin-3 and Neurotrophin-4
Neurotrophin-4 (NT-4), also known as neurotrophin-5 (NT-5), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the NTF4 gene. It is a neurotrophic factor that signals predominantly through the TrkB receptor tyrosine kinase. NT-4 was first discovered and isolated from xenopus and viper in…
Sortilin
Sortilin (SORT1) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SORT1 gene on chromosome 1. This protein is a type I membrane glycoprotein in the vacuolar protein sorting 10 protein (Vps10p) family of sorting receptors. While it is ubiquitously expressed…
A growth factor receptor is a receptor that binds to a growth factor
Growth factor receptors are the first stop in cells where the signaling cascade for cell differentiation and proliferation begins. Growth factors, which are ligands that bind to the receptor are the initial…
Nerve Growth Factor
Nerve growth factor (NGF) is a neurotrophic factor and neuropeptide primarily involved in the regulation of growth, maintenance, proliferation, and survival of certain target neurons. It is perhaps the prototypical growth factor, in that it was one…
AI in Education is Best Experiences
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of education, offering personalized learning experiences and innovative teaching methods. This post delves into the various applications of AI in education, from adaptive…
Harnessing the Power of Wind Energy
As the world seeks sustainable energy solutions, wind power stands out as a key player. This post explores the latest innovations in harnessing wind energy, from advancements in turbine technology…
The Golden Gate’s Timeless Majesty
Smart farming technologies are transforming traditional agriculture practices. A wonderful tranquility has taken proprietorship of my entirety soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I appreciate with my aggregate…
Rise of Competitive Video Gaming
E-sports has become a major industry, attracting a massive global audience. A wonderful tranquility has taken proprietorship of my entirety soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I appreciate…











