The utilization of glucose isomerase effectively changes xylose to xylulose, which would then be able to be acted upon by fermenting yeast. This concludes the guide on isomerase enzymes. As you can see it is a very important enzyme in many different biological reactions. What is isomerase and examples? IsomerasesRead More →
They’re considered safe — but still have risks. The safety of JAK inhibitors has been making headlines lately. Preliminary results from a postmarketing safety study for tofacitinib have shown an increased risk of serious heart-related problems and cancer for those taking this drug. What is JAK treatment? Janus kinase (JAK)Read More →
Ligases are enzymes that are capable of catalyzing the reaction of joining two large molecules by establishing a new chemical bond, generally with concomitant hydrolysis of a small chemical group on one of the bulky molecules or simply linking of two compounds together (e.g., enzymes that catalyze joining of C–O,Read More →
Exopeptidase: An enzyme that catalyzes the cleavage of the terminal (last) or next-to-last peptide bond from a polypeptide or protein, releasing a single amino acid or dipeptide. What is the difference between endopeptidase and Exopeptidase? Endopeptidase or endoproteinase are proteolytic peptidases that break peptide bonds of nonterminal amino acids (i.e.Read More →
Restriction enzymes, also called restriction endonucleases, recognize a specific sequence of nucleotides in double stranded DNA and cut the DNA at a specific location. They are indispensable to the isolation of genes and the construction of cloned DNA molecules. Do restriction enzymes cleave single-stranded DNA? Abstract. Restriction endonucleases (13 outRead More →
Lysosomes are membrane-enclosed compartments filled with hydrolytic enzymes that are used for the controlled intracellular digestion of macromolecules. They contain about 40 types of hydrolytic enzymes, including proteases, nucleases, glycosidases, lipases, phospholipases, phosphatases, and sulfatases. What are vesicles in Golgi apparatus? The number of ‘Golgi apparatus’ within a cell isRead More →
A cofactor is a non- protein chemical compound that is bound to a protein and is required for the protein’s biological activity. These proteins are commonly enzymes. What is the function of cofactor in enzyme? A cofactor is a non-protein chemical compound or metallic ion that is required for anRead More →
Enzymes are proteins that help speed up metabolism, or the chemical reactions in our bodies. They build some substances and break others down. All living things have enzymes. Our bodies naturally produce enzymes. But enzymes are also in manufactured products and food. What are enzymes simple definition? An enzyme isRead More →
Emulsification of Fats in Cooking Emulsify fat means that you change the environment so the fat and water molecules can mix together more easily. Typically this requires you to add a compound, known as an emulsifier, which can serve as a bridge between the fat and water molecules. Why mustRead More →
Your pancreas creates natural juices called pancreatic enzymes to break down foods. These juices travel through your pancreas via ducts. They empty into the upper part of your small intestine called the duodenum. Each day, your pancreas makes about 8 ounces of digestive juice filled with enzymes. What causes theRead More →