Category: Health and Fitness

Flow cytometry (FC) is an important tool for analyzing complex pathways and responses of single cells, which can track cell phenotypes and functions in multiple dimensions. It is also increasingly applied in drug development. FC not only can detect intracellular and extracellular components, but also detect soluble analytes in serum or plasma samples, such as cytokines,…

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Bile acids are synthesized in the liver from cholesterol as a raw material. As a natural “emulsifier”, they can promote the dissolution, digestion and absorption of fats, fat-soluble vitamins, etc. Meanwhile, as an important signaling molecule, bile acids can activate the relevant receptors to maintain the homeostasis of hepatic glucose and lipid metabolism, and interact with…

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In the realm of biological sciences, bile acids stand as pivotal molecules, playing a multifaceted role in various physiological processes within organisms. Bile acids are specialized molecules synthesized from cholesterol within the liver. These amphipathic compounds possess a hydrophilic region (carboxylic acid moiety) and a hydrophobic region (steroid backbone). Their distinctive structure enables them to…

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Plant primary metabolism provides energy and some small molecule compound raw materials for secondary metabolism through photosynthesis, citric acid cycle, etc. Secondary metabolism also has an impact on primary metabolism. Primary metabolism occurs throughout the life of the plant, and secondary metabolism tends to occur at a certain stage in the life process.   Primary…

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Metabolism is the assembly of biochemical reactions in living organisms, the material basis for life maintenance of living organisms, and an important basis for the study of life activities. Metabolomics studies the endogenous metabolic activities of life under the influence of the internal and external environments, including the detection and analysis of metabolite types and…

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What are plant hormones? Plant hormones are trace organic compounds synthesized in plants that have significant effects on plant growth and development. They can be transferred from the site of production to the site of action. They can regulate plant growth and development at low concentrations, and are involved in almost every process of plant growth…

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