Biochemical Collection (page 3)

Adenovirus penton base protein F006 / 9542
Adenovirus penton base protein, molecular model. This protein molecule is a subunit called a penton, forming the vertices of the capsid of this adenovirus

Rhinovirus 16 capsid, molecular model F006 / 9431
Rhinovirus 16 capsid, molecular model. This is human rhinovirus 16. The rhinovirus infects the upper respiratory tract and is the cause of the common cold. It is spread by coughs and sneezes

Citrate acid cycle enzyme F006 / 9305
Citrate acid cycle enzyme. Molecular model of the enzyme dihydrolipoamide succinyltransferase. This enzyme is involved in the citric acid (or Krebs) cycle

Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex C018 / 9192
Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex, 3D model. This enzyme complex is responsible for the step that links glycolysis to the citric acid (Krebs) cycle

Cell membrane ion channels, artwork C016 / 7689
Cell membrane ion channels. Computer artwork of a section through the membrane of an animal cell, showing transmembrane ion channel proteins (yellow)

Valproic acid anticonvulsant molecule C014 / 2296
Valproic acid. Molecular model of the anticonvulsant and mood-stabilising drug valproic acid. It is used to treat epilepsy, seizures, bipolar disorder and depression

MscL ion channel protein structure. Molecular model showing the protein structure of a Mechanosensitive Channel of Large Conductance (MscL) from a Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium

Immunoglobulin A, molecular model
Immunoglobulin A. Molecular model of the structure of the antibody immunoglobulin A (IgA). This is the secretory dimeric form (sIgA), the main immunoglobulin found in secretions such as saliva

Effects of ecstasy on brain function. Computer artwork representing the effects of MDMA (3, 4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine), or ecstasy, on the nerves (centre) and synapses (nerve junctions)

Adenovirus hexon protein, molecular model. Hexon proteins are part of the protein coat or shell (capsid) of adenoviruses. In viruses

Immunoglobulin G antibody molecule C016 / 4462
Immunoglobulin G antibody molecule. Computer artwork of a model of the secondary structure of immunoglobulin G (IgG). This is the most abundant immunoglobulin and is found in all body fluids

X-ray crystallography C016 / 3824
X-ray crystallography. Researcher using an X-ray machine to obtain crystal diffraction patterns of proteins for 3-D imaging of enzymes

Caduceus with DNA, artwork C013 / 9990
Caduceus with DNA. Computer artwork of the Caduceus symbol entwined by a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). The caduceus is the traditional symbol of the Greek god Hermes

Zebra fish embryo, SEM C013 / 9587
Zebra fish embryo. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the embryo of a zebrafish (Danio rerio), showing its eyes either side of its large open mouth (centre)

Coagulation factor complex molecule C014 / 0139
Coagulation factor complex molecule. Molecular model showing the interaction between coagulation factor VIII (FVIII, pink, blue and yellow) and factor IXa (FIXa, cream and grey)

Creation of oil using designer microbes. Conceptual computer artwork depicting an oil well pump in a petri dish, representing the use of artificially created micro-organisms to produce oil

Creation of artificial life, artwork
Creation of artificial life. Conceptual computer artwork depicting the creation of a new life-form in a petri dish. Geneticists are working on methods for combining artificially replicated genes into

Genetic security. Conceptual computer artwork of a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) locked inside a padlock. This may represent the protection of an individuals genetic code from exploitation

Genetic sequence. Printout of the genetic code of a single strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). DNA normally comprises two spiralling paired strands of sugar phosphates that are linked by

Desmosome cell junction, artwork
Desmosome cell junction. Computer artwork showing the structure of an adhesion junction, or desmosome. Desmosomes form the most common type of junction between epithelial cells

Parathyroid hormone molecule. Computer model showing the structure of parathyroid hormone (PTH), or parathormone. Atoms are colour-coded (carbon: dark grey, hydrogen: light grey, oxygen: red)

Ghrelin hormone molecule. Computer model showing the crystal structure of the human hormone ghrelin. The crystal structure consists of both the secondary structure

Alanine, molecular model
Alanine. Molecular model of the amino acid alanine. Its chemical formula is C3.H7.N.O3. Atoms are represented as balls and are colour-coded: carbon (blue), hydrogen (gold)

Microscopic view of DNA binding

DNA transcription, illustration C018 / 0900
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) transcription. Illustration of an RNA (ribonucelic acid) polymerase molecule (centre) synthesising an mRNA (messenger RNA) strand (bottom)

Tumour suppressor protein and DNA C017 / 3647
Tumour suppressor protein and DNA. Computer artwork showing a molecule of the tumour suppressor protein p53 (blue and pink) bound to a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow and orange)

Ricin A-chain, artwork C017 / 3653
Ricin A-chain. Computer artwork showing the enzymatically active A-chain from a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (seen here) and B (not shown)

TATA box-binding protein complex C017 / 7082
TATA box-binding protein complex. Molecular model showing a TATA box-binding protein (TBP, green) complexed with a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow) and transcription factor IIB

Antibiotic resistance enzyme molecule C017 / 2272
Antibiotic resistance enzyme. Molecular model of the New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase 1 enzyme. This bacterial enzyme confers antibiotic resistance on cells that carry it

DNA molecule, artwork C017 / 7217
DNA molecule. Computer artwork showing a double stranded DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule. DNA is composed of two strands twisted into a double helix

DNA molecule, artwork C017 / 0616
DNA molecule. Computer artwork looking along the interior of a double stranded DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule. DNA is composed of two strands twisted into a double helix

TATA box-binding protein complex C017 / 7088
TATA box-binding protein complex. Molecular model showing a TATA box-binding protein (TBP, green) complexed with a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow) and transcription factor IIB

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3652
Ricin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (yellow) and B (blue)

DNA molecule, artwork C017 / 0615
DNA molecule. Computer artwork looking along the interior of a double stranded DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule. DNA is composed of two strands twisted into a double helix

DNA molecule, artwork C017 / 0617
DNA molecule. Computer artwork looking along the interior of a double stranded DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule. DNA is composed of two strands twisted into a double helix

Antibiotic resistance enzyme molecule C017 / 2271
Antibiotic resistance enzyme. Molecular model of the New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase 1 enzyme. This bacterial enzyme confers antibiotic resistance on cells that carry it

TATA box-binding protein complex C017 / 7084
TATA box-binding protein complex. Molecular model showing a TATA box-binding protein (TBP, green) complexed with a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow) and transcription factor IIB

Sirtuin enzyme and p53, artwork C017 / 3659
Sirtuin enzyme and p53. Computer artwork of a sirtuin (Sir2) enzyme (pink) bound to a p53 peptide (orange). Sir2 enzymes form a unique class of NAD(+)

Adenine molecule, artwork C017 / 7200
Adenine molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the nucleobase adenine. Atoms are colour-coded spheres: carbon (green), nitrogen (blue), and oxygen (white)

Tumour suppressor protein and DNA C017 / 3644
Tumour suppressor protein and DNA. Computer artwork showing a molecule of the tumour suppressor protein p53 (blue and pink) bound to a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow and orange)

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3651
Ricin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (yellow) and B (blue)

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3650
Ricin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (yellow) and B (blue)

Sirtuin enzyme and p53, artwork C017 / 3658
Sirtuin enzyme and p53. Computer artwork of a sirtuin (Sir2) enzyme (pink) bound to a p53 peptide (orange). Sir2 enzymes form a unique class of NAD(+)

Cytosine-guanine interaction, artwork C017 / 7215
Cytosine-guanine interaction. Computer artwork showing the structure of bound cytosine (left) and guanine molecules (right)

SIRT3 molecule, artwork C017 / 3657
SIRT3 molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of NAD-dependent deacetylase sirtuin-3, mitochondrial (SIRT3)

Tumour suppressor protein and DNA C017 / 3646
Tumour suppressor protein and DNA. Computer artwork showing a molecule of the tumour suppressor protein p53 (blue and pink) bound to a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow and orange)

DNA components, artwork C017 / 7350
DNA components. Computer artwork showing the structure of the two molecules that make up the backbone of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), phosphate (left) and deoxyribose (right)

Thymine molecule, artwork C017 / 7366
Thymine molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the nucleobase thymine. Atoms are colour-coded spheres: carbon (green), nitrogen (blue), oxygen (red), and hydrogen (white)

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