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The Synthesis Pathway of L-Theanine in Microorganisms
Theanine, a representative non-protein amino acid in tea, is one of the umami components of tea and a major factor in the formation of the unique flavor of tea leaves. In addition to its delicious taste, theanine has a variety of health functions and is used in the food supplement, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries. 
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The Syngameon Enigma
When a group of three or more species are connected by hybridization, they form a syngameon.
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The Supersymmetry Genetic Code table
The full set of relationship between 61 codons and 3 stop signals that specify the 20 naturals amino acids is called the genetic code. The fundamental role of symmetry in the genetic code is to decrease disorder (entropy) between codons and to preserve the integrity of system during evolution.
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The Sumoylation Pathway
Post-translational modifications (PTMs) are key regulators of most biological processes. Besides phosphorylation, methylation, acetylation and others, covalent modification of proteins by small polypeptides of the ubiquitin-like modifiers (UBLs) family have gained importance. Among UBLs, the small ubiquitin-like modifier (SUMO), of ~90 amino acids and discovered in the nineties, has proven to regulate most cellular processes. The sumoylation pathway is quite similar to the ubiquitination pathway, but there is its own set of enzymes for modification by SUMO.
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The Subretinal Space of the Eye
The subretinal space is located between the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and the photoreceptive cells. The majority of the retina is a delicate matrix of photoreceptive cells and their support network which are responsible for human vision. These cells are separated from the cornea by a layer of pigment epithelium. The RPE has tight junctions, effectively insulating the inside of the retina from systemic circulation; the contents of the retina can then be controlled by transcellular transport.
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The Subconjunctival Space of the Eye
The subconjunctival space is the hydrophilic, fluid-filled space between the conjunctiva and the sclera. Additionally, the subconjunctival space has access to all the blood vessels found in the conjunctiva, which can help to further distribute substances throughout the whole eye. The subconjunctival space is located superior to the cornea and optimally located to distribute drugs to several different parts of the eye through minimally invasive means while limiting the development of scar tissue.
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The Structure of Diphtheria Toxin
Only three Corynebacterium species are known to produce a lethal exotoxin called diphtheria toxin. These are C. diphtheriae, C. ulcerans and C. pseudotuberculosis. 
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The Structure and Function of LRP5
The LRP5 protein plays a significant role in the highly conserved canonical WNT signaling pathway, also known as the WNT–β-catenin pathway, which is involved in multiple processes, including cell fate determination, organogenesis, limb pattern formation, injury repair, and the pathogenesis of a variety of diseases.
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The Structure and Function of ABCA1
The adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) was identified by Luciani et al. over 36 years ago by PCR cloning and found to be located on chromosome 9q22-31. ABCA1 belongs to what was then a growing family of transmembrane proteins sharing many structural and functional similarities. ABCA1 was initially thought to be involved in the phagocytosis of apoptotic cells and to play a role in the regulation of the inflammatory response. Recent studies of structure-function relationships have shown that ABCA1 transports cholesterol and phospholipids across the plasma membrane to generate high-density lipoproteins (HDLs).
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The Structural Proteins of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus
Porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus (PEDV) is one of the main pathogens causing diarrhea in piglets and fattening pigs. The clinical signs of PED are vomiting, acute diarrhea, dehydration, and mortality resulting in significant economic losses and becoming a major challenge in the pig industry. PEDV possesses various crucial structural and functional proteins, which play important roles in viral structure, infection, replication, assembly, and release, as well as in escaping host innate immunity.
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