Complement control proteinĀ areĀ proteinsĀ that interact with components of theĀ complement system
TheĀ complement systemĀ is tightly regulated by a network of proteins known as “regulators of complement activation (RCA)” that help distinguish target cells as “self” or “non-self.” A subset of this family of proteins, complement control proteins (CCP), are chara
Ceruloplasmin carries more than 95% of the total copper in healthy human plasma and in addition plays a role inĀ iron metabolism. It was first described in 1948.
CeruloplasminĀ (orĀ caeruloplasmin) is aĀ ferroxidaseĀ enzymeĀ that in humans is encoded by theĀ CPĀ gene. Ceruloplasmin is the majorĀ copper-carrying protein in the blood, and in addition plays a role inĀ iron metabolism. It was first described in 1948. Another protein,Ā hephaestin, is noted for it
Ommochrome (visual pigment) and Kynurenine (aĀ metaboliteĀ of the amino acidĀ l-tryptophanĀ used in the production ofĀ niacin)
Ommochrome (or visual pigment) refers to several biological pigments that occur in the eyes of crustaceans and insects. The eye color is determined by the ommochromes. Ommochromes are also found in the chromatophores of cephalopods, and in&
Adrenochrome
AdrenochromeĀ is aĀ chemical compoundĀ produced by theĀ oxidationĀ ofĀ adrenalineĀ (epinephrine). It was the subject of limited research from the 1950s through to the 1970s as a potential cause ofĀ schizophrenia. While it has no current medical application, the relatedĀ derivativeĀ compound,Ā carbaz
Syncytin-1 also known as enverin
Syncytin-1 also known as enverin is a protein found in humans and other primates that is encoded by the ERVW-1 gene (endogenous retrovirus group W envelope member 1). Syncytin-1 is a cell-cell fusion protein whose function is best characterized
insulin Shock and Awe: When Doctors Thought Comas Were Cool
Insulin Shock Therapy is another medical marvel where they claimed to cure mental illness by nearly killing the patients! Ladies and gentlemen, gather ’round for the medical equivalent of “hold my beer and watch this” – Insulin Shock Therapy! It’s the treatment that pro