New perspectives in the chemistry and biochemistry of the tunichromes and related compounds

Article Abstract:

An update on the chemistry and biochemistry of tunichromes, a series of compounds derived from the blood cells of ascidians, is presented. It seems probable that there is a link between tunichromes and 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenylalanine and 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine in terms of the origin of the ascidian compounds. The study of vanadium chemistry may also shed light on the chemical and biological functions of the tunichromes.

Analysis, Ascidiacea, Sea squirts, Vanadium, Marine invertebrates, Tunicata, Tunicates

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Chemistry and biochemistry of type 2 diabetes

Article Abstract:

Type 2 diabetes, a complex disease caused by uncontrolled hepatic glucose output, effects, symptoms and therapies are discussed. For starting the treatment prior to the development of type 2 diabetes, improved prognostic and diagnostic tools are needed to identify those at risk.

Diagnosis, Causes of, Type 2 diabetes

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The chemistry and biochemistry of vanadium and the biological activities exerted by vanadium compounds

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Vanadium compounds and vanadium containing proteins have shown a wide range of properties and reactivities, some are small-molecule based while the others provide the needed structure or function in a biomolecule. Various aspects of the topic have been discussed.

Chemical properties, Vanadium compounds

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