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71materials science — the study of the characteristics and uses of various materials, as glass, plastics, and metals. [1960 65] * * * Study of the properties of solid materials and how those properties are determined by the material s composition and structure, both… …
72Vitamin C — This article is about ascorbic acid as a nutrient; for its chemical properties, see the article ascorbic acid; for other uses, see the disambiguation page. Vitamin C …
73Peripheral membrane protein — Peripheral membrane proteins are proteins that adhere only temporarily to the biological membrane with which they are associated. These molecules attach to integral membrane proteins, or penetrate the peripheral regions of the lipid bilayer. The… …
74Neurotoxin — A neurotoxin is a toxin that acts specifically on nerve cells[1] (neurons), usually by interacting with membrane proteins such as ion channels. Some sources are more general, and define the effect of neurotoxins as occurring at nerve tissue.[2]… …
75Glucocorticoid — Chemical structure of cortisol, a glucocorticoid …
76Translocase of the outer membrane — The translocase of the outer membrane (TOM) is a protein found in the outer mitochondrial membrane of the mitochondria. Its function is allow movement of proteins through this barrier and into the intermembrane space of the mitochondrion. Most of …
77KCNK9 — Potassium channel, subfamily K, member 9, also known as KCNK9, is a human gene.cite web | title = Entrez Gene: KCNK9 potassium channel, subfamily K, member 9| url = http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=gene Cmd=ShowDetailView… …
78VDAC1 — Voltage dependent anion channel 1, also known as VDAC1, is a human gene.cite web | title = Entrez Gene: VDAC1 voltage dependent anion channel 1| url = http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=gene Cmd=ShowDetailView TermToSearch=7416|… …
79therapeutics — /ther euh pyooh tiks/, n. (used with a sing. v.) the branch of medicine concerned with the remedial treatment of disease. [1665 75; see THERAPEUTIC, ICS] * * * Treatment and care to combat disease or alleviate pain or injury. Its tools include… …
80Mathematics and Physical Sciences — ▪ 2003 Introduction Mathematics Mathematics in 2002 was marked by two discoveries in number theory. The first may have practical implications; the second satisfied a 150 year old curiosity. Computer scientist Manindra Agrawal of the… …
