Macromolecules, Enzymes and Metabolites

Ecarin is derived from the venom of the Indian saw-scaled viper.

Methacrylyl-CoA is an intermediate in the metabolism of valine.

Punicic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid.

α-Parinaric acid occurs naturally in the seeds of makita tree.

Atropine is a competitive muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist.

This enzyme participates in bile acid biosynthesis.

It acts as a neurotransmitter and plays a vital role in healing wounds.

The stomach has a priority to destroy the bacteria and viruses using its highly acidic environment.

Galactosamine is a constituent of some glycoprotein hormones, such as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).

Prenol lipids are synthesised from the five-carbon-unit precursors isopentenyl diphosphate and dimethylallyl diphosphate. Carotenoids are important simple isoprenoids that function as antioxidants and as precursors of vitamin A.

Kojibiose is a disaccharide. It is a product of the caramelisation of glucose.

It stimulates activation of new platelets.

These proteins contain carbohydrates as the prosthetic group.

Phospholipids are unique because they have a hydrophobic and a hydrophilic end.

This is a significant brush border enzyme.