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Chemical digestion occurs when the body uses enzymes to break down certain molecules, such as carbohydrates. This process allows the bloodstream to absorb smaller molecules to transport around the ...
When we think about protecting our health, we often think of the heart, brain, bones and gut. But not enough of us spare a ...
Mayo Clinic scientists uncovered how excessive drinking triggers fatty liver disease by disrupting the enzyme VCP, which normally prevents harmful protein buildup on fat droplets in the liver. Alcohol ...
Stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD) is a lipogenic enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of monounsaturated fatty acids. High SCD activity appears in a wide range of disorders including diabetes, ...
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Enzyme technology clears first human test toward universal donor organs for transplantation
The first successful human transplant of a kidney converted from blood type A to universal type O used special enzymes ...
Abdominal pain is a hallmark of many digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome.
The breakthrough was made possible with the help of specialized enzymes designed to address blood-type incompatibility in transplants.
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Enzyme-made universal kidney tested in brain-dead patient for the first time
“This is the first time we’ve seen this play out in a human model. It gives us invaluable insight into how to improve ...
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