Bio Chemistry Collection (page 8)

Effexor antidepressant drug molecule
Effexor. Molecular model of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant drug venlafaxine. This drug is marketed as Effexor

Glipizide diabetes drug molecule
Glipizide, molecular model. This drug is used to treat type 2 diabetes. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white), oxygen (red)

Naproxen anti-inflammatory drug molecule
Naproxen, molecular model. This is an anti-inflammatory and analgesic (painkiller) drug. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white) and oxygen (red)

Rous sarcoma virus capsid protein. Molecular model of the N-terminal domain of the Rous sarcoma virus capsid protein

Alanine amino acid molecule
Alanine. Molecular model of the amino acid alanine. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white), oxygen (red) and nitrogen (blue)

Nelfinavir AIDS drug molecule
Nelfinavir AIDS drug, molecular model. This is a protease inhibitor marketed as Viraceptn. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white), nitrogen (blue)

Hydrochlorothiazid diuretic drug molecule

Clonazepam drug molecule. This is a benzodiazepine drug is used to treat panic and anxiety disorders and epilepsy. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey)

Tabun nerve agent molecule
Tabun, molecular model. This nerve agent is also known as GA. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white), nitrogen (blue)

Tiagabine epilepsy drug molecule
Tiagabine, molecular model. This drug, marketed as Gabitril, is used to prevent seizures in epileptics. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white)

Androsterone hormone molecule
Androsterone, molecular model. This is a steroid male sex hormone. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white) and oxygen (red)

Virus research, conceptual artwork
Virus research, conceptual computer artwork

Prednisone corticosteroid drug molecule
Prednisone, molecular model. This synthetic corticosteroid is used as an immunosuppressant. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white) and oxygen (red)

Kekulene hydrocarbon molecule, molecular model. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white)

Beta-endorphin molecule
Beta-endorphin, molecular model. This neurotransmitter causes insensitivity to pain and a feeling of well being. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey)

Tetradecahelicene molecule
Tetradecahelicene, molecular model. This compound consists of benzene rings joined together in a way that forms a helix

Epichlorohydrin molecule
Epichlorohydrin, molecular model. Thiscompound is used in the production of plastics and epoxy glues and resins. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey)

Isosorbide mononitrate drug molecule
Isosorbide mononitrate, molecular model. This drug is used to treat angina. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white), oxygen (red) and nitrogen (blue)

Cetirizine antihistamine molecule
Cetirizine antihistamine, molecular model. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded; carbon (grey), hydrogen (white), nitrogen (blue), oxygen (red) and chlorine (green)

Pancuronium bromide drug molecule
Pancuronium bromide, molecular model. This muscle relaxant is one of the cocktail of drugs given during lethal injections in the USA

Loratadine antihistamine drug molecule

Zoloft antidepressant drug molecule
Zoloft. Molecular model of the antidepressant drug sertraline, which is marketed as Zoloft. It is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

Fentanyl analgesic drug molecule
Fentanyl, molecular model. This analgesic (painkiller) drug is 100 times more potent than morphine. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white)

Diltiazem molecule
Diltiazem, molecular model. This calcium channel blocker drug is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina

Flavin adenine dinucleotide molecule
Flavin adenine dinucleotide, molecular model. This coenzyme is an important intermediary in biological oxidations and reductions

Benazepril high blood pressure drug
Benazepril, molecular model. This hypertension (high blood pressure) drug is marketed as Lotensin. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white)

Exendin-4 diabetes drug molecule
Exendin-4, molecular model. This drug, which increases insulin release in those with type 2 diabetes, is extracted from the saliva of the Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) lizard

Artemisinin malaria drug molecule
Artemisinin, molecular model. This drug, which is used to treat malaria, is extracted from the leaves of the wormwood plant (Artemisia annua)

Magnetic cell-sorting balls, SEM
Magnetic cell-sorting balls. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of magnetic balls used to select cells in a process known as magnetic flow sorting

Genetic modification, conceptual artwork. Human figures and DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, upper left to bottom right corner), which carries the genetic code. Chromosomes are seen at top left corner

Dried algae on finger produced by Greenfuel Technologies, USA. Algae are photosynthesising microorganisms that convert carbon dioxide (CO2) and sunlight into lipids, carbohydrates and proteins

Protein crystallography
Proteomics. Researcher with an automatic X-ray crystallography machine used to study the structure of proteins. The light track shows the movement of a robot arm as it selects a sample from lower

Cloned woman, conceptual image
MODEL RELEASED. Cloned woman. Conceptual image of a cloned woman represented by identical half faces side by side. Cloning is a process by which a genetically identical copy of an organism is made

Potassium channel molecular model
Potassium channel research. Molecular model of the molecular structure of a KcsA potassium ion (K+) channel (brown spirals, centre) from a mouse (mus musculus)

Protein crystallography research
Proteomics. Hand holding a magnetic base used to hold protein crystals prior to their selection for X-ray crystallography study. The base holds crystals on the tips of the thin rods

Algae growing in a photobioreactor with a researchers shadow. Algae are photosynthesising micro-organisms that can convert carbon dioxide into commercially valuable lipids

Genetically modified food

Protein research device, SEM
Lab on a chip. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a " lab on a chip", a microfluidic device used for analysing proteins

Proteomics research. Computer illustration of the spots of protein produced on a 2-D gel in proteomics research. This is the study of the structure and function of all the proteins in an organism

Antibiotic cell membrane effect, artwork
Antibiotic cell membrane effect. Artwork of the natural antibiotic peptide defensin (orange) disrupting the cell membrane of a bacterium (top right)

Algae growing on petri dishes, Solazyme Inc. USA. Algae are photosynthesising micro-organisms. They convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into sugars, that are then metabolised into lipids

Lipid bilayer membrane, molecular model
Lipid bilayer membrane. Molecular model simulation of a lipid bilayer membrane consisting of POPC lipids (green), surrounded by water molecules (red and white)

Laboratory equipment. Plastic sample vials held in a rack. This type of equipment is used in a wide range of laboratory work, from forensic analysis to medical research

Algae research. Researcher from Solazyme Inc. USA, examining a petri dish from an incubation room containing different algae strains. Algae are photosynthesising micro-organisms

Transgenic mouse, conceptual artwork
Transgenic mouse, conceptual computer artwork. The mouse is standing next to a model of a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Yeast proteome. Researchers hand holding a tray containing part of the yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) proteome. This is the complete set of proteins that makes up an organism

HaCaT culture cell, light micrograph
HaCaT cell. Immunofluorescence light micrograph of a HaCaT cell dividing into two. The nucleus, which contains the cells genetic information, is purple

Molecule in space, conceptual computer artwork. The theory of panspermia states that the molecules that form the building blocks of life are found throughout the universe

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Biochemistry is the captivating realm where science and life intertwine, revealing the intricate secrets of our existence. As I gaze at the computer screen displaying a mesmerizing human genetic sequence, I am reminded of the boundless potential encoded within each double-stranded RNA molecule. The elegant dance of DNA transcription unfolds before my eyes, its molecular model illuminating the blueprint of life itself. In another corner, caffeine crystals come to life under a light micrograph, reminding us that even in our daily rituals lies an underlying biochemical symphony. The iconic DNA molecule stands tall as a symbol of discovery and progress, thanks to the pioneering work of Watson and Crick who unraveled its mysteries. Isaac Asimov's brilliance shines through as we acknowledge his contributions not only as a renowned US author but also as a biochemist who bridged literature with scientific exploration. Artistic renditions capture the beauty and complexity of metabolic enzymes and secondary structures of proteins, showcasing nature's ingenuity at every turn. The quest for knowledge extends into brain protein research; unlocking these enigmatic molecules could hold answers to understanding neurological disorders that plague humanity. A stunning computer artwork reveals beta DNA segments intertwined with spheres like celestial bodies orbiting their own gravitational pull - an awe-inspiring representation of interconnectedness on both macroscopic and microscopic scales. Amidst it all lies the nucleotide base matrix - an intricate web connecting all living beings across time and space. Biochemistry beckons us to explore this matrix further; deciphering its language holds profound implications for medicine, agriculture, biotechnology, and beyond. In this captivating world where science meets life's building blocks, biochemistry invites us to unravel nature's deepest secrets while inspiring wonderment at every step along this remarkable journey.