In this article we will discuss about the classification of enzymes. Some enzymes are often designated by common names based on usage (pepsin, trypsin, chymotrypsin, papain etc); but these names contain no information on the substrate and the reaction catalyzed. In certain cases, enzymes catalyzing hydrolysis reactions are designated by the name of the substrate […]
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Classification of Receptors: 4 Types | Pharmacodynamics
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This article throws light upon the four main types of receptors. The types are: 1. Receptors for Fast Neurotransmitters 2. Receptor for many Hormones and Slow Transmitters 3. Receptors for Insulin and Various Growth-Factors 4. Steroid Receptors. Type # 1. Receptors for Fast Neurotransmitters: These are coupled directly to an ion- channel. These receptors are […]
Classification of Lipids | Biochemistry
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In this article we will discuss about the classification of lipids. Contrary to carbohydrates which constitute a family of relatively homogenous compounds, lipids form a very heterogenous class of compounds of widely differing structures and grouped according to their insolubility in water and solubility in organic solvents (ether, acetone, chloroform-alcohol mixtures, etc.). These solubility criteria […]
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