WHAT IS THROMBOEMBOLIC DISEASE?
Thromboembolic disease are diseases that result due to the formation of a thrombus or emboli.
What are Stem Cells?
Stem cells are basic cells that can become almost any type of cell in the body under specific conditions. Embryonic stem cells are derived from the undifferentiated inner mass cells of a human embryo they are pluripotent, meaning they are…
What is the Cell Cycle?
The cell cycle involves four phases: G1 phase: The cell increases in sizeS phase: Copies its DNAG2 phase: Prepares to divideM phase: Mitosis
How are Cell Populations Maintained?
Cell populations are maintained via the cell cycle which a series of events that takes place in a cell as it grows and divides.
What is Elastin?
Elastin is a key protein of the extracellular matrix which is highly elastic and present in connective tissue them to resume their shape after stretching or contracting.
What are the Types of Collagen?
Types of collagens include: Type IType IIType IIIType IVType V
What are the Interactions with the Extracellular Matrix?
Interactions with the extracellular matrix include: Basement membrane foundationMechanical supportScaffolding for tissue renewal There are two basic forms of the extracellular matrix: Basement membraneInterstitial matrix Components of the extracellular matrix include: Fibrous structural proteins like elastin and collagenAdhesive glycoproteins that…
What are Growth Factors and Receptors?
Growth factors and receptors are transmembrane proteins which bind to specific growth factors and transmit the instructions conveyed by the factors to intracellular space. The main role of growth factors is to promote cell growth and division. Types of growth…
What are Transcription Factors?
Transcription factors are proteins that bind to the upstream regulatory elements of genes in the promoter and enhancer regions of DNA and stimulate or inhibit transcription. The DNA binding domain is involved with transcription because it gives the ability to…
What are Signal Transduction Pathways?
Signal transduction pathways are pathways by which a cell responds to substances outside the cell through signalling molecules found on the surface of and inside the cell. Examples of signal transduction pathways include: Kinase activity in signal transduction pathways involve…