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Five latest glossary entries:The amino terminus is also known as the N-terminus. It is the beginning region of a polypeptide chain. One of the 20 building blocks of proteins. All amino acids contain an amino (NH2) group, a carboxyl group (COOH) and a side group (R). In proteins, amino acids are joined together when the NH2 group of one forms a bond with the COOH group of the adjacent amino acid. The side group is what distinguishes each of the amino acids from the others.
An abnormally high concentration of glucose (sugar) in the circulating blood, seen especially in patients with untreated diabetes mellitus. An abnormally low concentration of glucose (sugar) in the circulating blood.
As related to diabetes, it is also known as "insulin shock" and is a grave medical condition that can lead to shaking, palpitations, seizure, coma and even death. |
