This study describes the general distribution and possible functions of a number of key proteins in the human choroid plexus and arachnoid villi, including basic fibroblast growth factor, FGF receptor, and vascular endothelial growth factor. FGF and VEGF could both be readily demonstrated in choroid ...
Proteins are complex and large molecules composed of one or two amino acid chains while amino acids are simple organic molecules that consist of an amino and a carboxyl group. Furthermore, proteins are compounds essential in the regulation and maintenance of th...
Neurofilament Light Chains (NfL) areneuronal specific intermediate proteins that are released from neurons and axons upon injury. In the CSF, NfL was discovered to be a biomarker of current and future disease activity6. What is Nefl gene? NEFL (Neurofilament Light Chain) isa Protein Coding gene....
Amino acids are the basic subunits of the protein or peptide. A long chain of peptides is called polypeptides. Apart from performing different functions in the body, proteins are actively involved in biological activities. The occurrence of post-translational modifications is mandatory f...
Lumbar puncture(spinal tap) is often considered to evaluate the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for infection, bleeding, or abnormal proteins, depending upon the clinical situation. Blood tests are usually performed to explore any illnesses that can also involve the brain....
While some of these antibodies recognise a common secondary structure others recognise specific proteins, such as Ab, aggregating in Alzheimer disease (AD), or a-synuclein, aggregating in Parkinson's disease (PD) (figure 1). Protein aggregation in AD and PD occurs long before neurons are lost ...
Cytokines are small proteins (~5–20 kDa) that are crucial in controlling the growth and activity of other immune system cells and blood cells. Cytokines have been shown to be involved in autocrine, paracrine and endocrine signaling as immunomodulating agents. When released, they signal the immune...
Muscles are a tissue that is found in the body. They contain contractile proteins which can shorten to contact them. Roughly half of a person's body mass is composed of this tissue type. Answer and Explanation:1 Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy is an illness in which damage to the motor...
A biological cell consists of a wide range of nutritious substances to regulate various chemical reactions. Most of the reactions take place in the cytoplasm structure of a cell. Proteins are the macromolecular structure that helps repair the body tissue and allow a metabolic reaction to regulate ...
Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and spinal cord, provides nutrients and removes waste products.