Lois Zoppi
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United Kingdom
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Half-Life and Withdrawal Symptoms of Antidepressants
It is important to thoroughly discuss which antidepressants are best for an individual and compare the reported side effects and withdrawal symptoms. → Read More
Role of Membrane Proteins in Physiology
Membrane proteins are part of or interact with cell membranes, and they are responsible for carrying out the majority of the functions of these membranes. → Read More
What are Cathepsins (CTS)?
Cathepsins are proteases, which are enzymes that are responsible for degrading proteins. There are around 12 different types of cathepsins. → Read More
What is a VLP Vaccine?
VLP stands for virus-like particles. Virus-like particles are molecules that mimic viruses but are not infectious. → Read More
Pooling Saliva for SARS-CoV-2 Testing
The rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has meant that delays in getting results from SARS-CoV-2 testing makes containing the virus more difficult. → Read More
Viral Clades of SARS-CoV-2
SARS-CoV-2, since its outbreak in December 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province, China, has quickly begun to mutate. → Read More
Balanitis: An Overview
Balanitis is a condition in which the head of the penis becomes swollen and sore. It is a common condition that is estimated to affect around 3 to 11% of men. → Read More
What is Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)?
Female genital mutilation (FGM) refers to the practice of purposefully cutting, injuring, or altering female genitalia. → Read More
Treatment for Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myelodysplastic syndromes, also called myelodysplasia or MDS, is the name for a group of conditions that cause the number of normal blood cells to drop. → Read More
What are Autologous Transplants?
An autologous transplant is also called a self stem cell transplant. This means that a person is their own stem cell donor. → Read More
What is Hypercalcemia?
Hypercalcemia is a condition in which there are abnormal levels of calcium in the blood. The normal calcium levels in blood serum range from 8.8 to 10.8 mg/dL. → Read More
What is SIADH (Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion)?
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) is a condition in which there are high amounts of ADH released from the pituitary gland. → Read More
What are Neutralizing Antibodies?
A neutralizing antibody (NAb) is an antibody that is responsible for defending cells from pathogens, which are organisms that cause disease. → Read More
How does SARS-CoV-2 Compare to SARS-CoV?
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) is a viral infection caused by a coronavirus that results in a flu-like respiratory illness. → Read More
The Naming System Behind SARS-CoV-2
SARS-CoV-2 stands for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. It is a virus that causes respiratory illness in humans. → Read More
What is Glycine?
Glycine is a non-essential amino acid that is produced naturally by the body. It is one of 20 amino acids in the human body that synthesize proteins. → Read More
What is Aspartic Acid?
Aspartic acid, also called aminosuccinic acid or aspartate, is a non-essential amino acid that is made naturally in the human body through dietary intake. → Read More
What are Zinc-Finger Antiviral Proteins (ZAP)?
Zinc-finger antiviral proteins are produced by both human and animal cells to stop the spread of viruses by targeting viral mRNA. → Read More
What are Cathepsin Inhibitors?
Cathepsins are enzymes (known as proteases) that break down proteins. They play an important role in cell turnover. → Read More
What are the Recommended Preventative Measures for COVID-19?
As COVID-19 has become a global pandemic, there have been widespread changes to daily life to stop the spread of the virus that at present, has no cure. → Read More