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• Voltage-gated ion channels
  ...s]] (''Kv''): These channels allow potassium ions to pass through, and are crucial for the repolarization of the cell membrane after an action potential. ...els]] (''Nav''): These channels allow sodium ions to pass through, and are crucial for the depolarization phase of an action potential.
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• Thymopoietin
  ...was named for its initial discovery in the thymus gland, where it plays a crucial role in the development and maturation of T-lymphocytes. [[Thymopoietin]] is a nuclear envelope protein that plays a crucial role in the regulation of cell cycle progression. It is involved in the spa
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• Megakaryocytes
  ...at are responsible for the production of [[Platelet|platelets]], which are crucial for [[Blood clotting|blood clotting]]. The term "megakaryocyte" is derived ...tion of platelets, which are small, disc-shaped cell fragments that play a crucial role in blood clotting. They do this through a process known as [[Thrombopo
  2 KB (217 words) - 05:35, 14 February 2024
• Numbers
  '''Numbers''' (pronunciation: /ˈnʌmbərz/) play a crucial role in the field of [[medicine]]. They are used in various ways, such as i ...]]. They are also used in the analysis of [[medical statistics]], which is crucial for understanding the prevalence and incidence of diseases, as well as the
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• HLA-DQ1
  ...[[Human leukocyte antigen]] system, which is a group of genes that play a crucial role in the regulation of the immune system in humans. The "DQ" in HLA-DQ1 ...y system that fights off pathogens and diseases, which the HLA system is a crucial part of.
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• Floor plate
  The '''Floor Plate''' (pronounced: /flɔːr pleɪt/) is a crucial structure in the developing nervous system of vertebrates. It is a group of ...riety of signaling molecules, including [[Sonic Hedgehog]] (Shh), which is crucial for the patterning of the ventral neural tube.
  2 KB (256 words) - 06:17, 8 February 2024
• Thymocyte
  ...le for the development of T-cells, a type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the immune response. ...e precursors to T-cells, which are a type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the immune response. They originate in the bone marrow and migrate
  2 KB (243 words) - 23:15, 5 February 2024
• Patched
  ...and [[genetics]] to refer to a family of [[receptor]] proteins that play a crucial role in embryonic development and the regulation of adult stem cells. The t ...eceptors for [[Hedgehog signaling pathway|hedgehog]] proteins. They play a crucial role in embryonic development and the regulation of adult stem cells. Mutat
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• Apportionment
  ...re facilities and services in a fair and equitable manner. This process is crucial in ensuring that all individuals have access to necessary healthcare servic ...-economic status, race, ethnicity, or other factors. Apportionment plays a crucial role in promoting health equity by ensuring that healthcare resources are d
  2 KB (288 words) - 02:55, 7 February 2024
• Choroid glomus
  The Choroid Glomus plays a crucial role in supplying [[oxygen]] and nutrients to the outer layers of the [[ret * [[Oxygen]]: A chemical element that is a crucial part of the air we breathe and is necessary for most forms of life.
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• Serum chloride
  ...e) is a type of [[electrolyte]] that is found in the [[blood]] and plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's [[acid-base balance]] and [[fluid balance]]. ...een the amount of acids and bases in the body. Maintaining this balance is crucial for the body's pH level and overall health.
  2 KB (258 words) - 04:32, 9 February 2024
• Tp53
  ...regulates the cell cycle and hence functions as a tumor suppressor. It is crucial for preventing cancer. In humans, the TP53 gene is located on the short arm The [[Protein|protein]] encoded by the Tp53 gene is crucial in multicellular organisms, where it prevents [[Cancer|cancer]] formation,
  1 KB (155 words) - 22:37, 14 February 2024
• RpoB
  ...lymerase beta". "RNA" stands for ribonucleic acid, a molecule that plays a crucial role in coding, decoding, regulation, and expression of genes. "Polymerase" ...a DNA template, a process known as transcription. The beta subunit plays a crucial role in this process, as it is involved in the catalytic activity of the en
  2 KB (260 words) - 04:29, 4 February 2024
• Sex hormone
  ...[[gonadal hormones]]''' ({{IPA|sɛks ˈhoʊrmoʊn}}), are hormones that play a crucial role in the regulation of [[sexual characteristics]], [[reproduction]], and # '''[[Progestogens]]''': These hormones play a crucial role in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.
  2 KB (263 words) - 05:46, 8 February 2024
• Immunogenetics
  ...hip between the [[immune system]] and [[genetics]]. This field of study is crucial in understanding the pathogenesis of several diseases that involve the immu ...ity]], [[immunodeficiency]], and [[cancer immunotherapy]]. It also plays a crucial role in the development of personalized medicine, where treatments are tail
  2 KB (280 words) - 22:33, 7 February 2024
• Glycoconjugate
  ...ns]]''' are proteins that have carbohydrates attached to them. They play a crucial role in cell-cell interactions and are involved in many biological processe ...eavily glycosylated. They are found in the extracellular matrix and play a crucial role in maintaining the structural integrity of tissues.
  2 KB (268 words) - 04:50, 7 February 2024
• NMDA receptor
  ...[[Ionotropic receptor|ionotropic glutamate receptor]] in the brain that is crucial for learning and memory. ...alcium]] and [[Sodium in biology|sodium]], into the cell. This ion flow is crucial for the process of [[Long-term potentiation|long-term potentiation]], which
  2 KB (248 words) - 23:35, 8 February 2024
• Optic recess
  ...ːsɛs/) is a significant anatomical structure in the [[brain]] that plays a crucial role in the visual system. The primary function of the Optic Recess is to house the optic chiasm, a crucial part of the visual pathway where the optic nerves partially cross. This str
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• Catenin
  '''Catenin''' (pronounced: kuh-TEE-nin) is a protein that plays a crucial role in cell adhesion and intracellular signaling. The term "catenin" is de ...]], a type of protein that helps cells stick together. This interaction is crucial for the formation and maintenance of adherens junctions, which are importan
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• Platelet adhesiveness
  ...elets]] to stick to each other or to damaged blood vessel walls. This is a crucial step in the process of [[blood clotting]]. ...s the process by which the body stops bleeding. Platelet adhesiveness is a crucial part of hemostasis.
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