Category: C

Relates to the fluid of the cytoplasm in cells.  

Protecting cells from noxious chemicals or other stimuli.  

Any detectable, degenerative changes in the host cell due to infection. Damaging to cells. Cellular destruction. Concerning pathological changes in cells, especially those injured or destroyed by viruses or other microorganisms.  

A very large and diverse superfamily of heme-thiolate proteins found in all domains of life. This group of enzymes catalyze many reactions involved in drug metabolism and synthesis of cholesterol, steroids and other lipids.  

A common urinary tract infection that occurs when bacteria travel up the urethra, infect the urine and inflame the bladder lining. Cystorrhea discharge of mucus from the bladder. An inflammation, often infectious, of the urinary bladder. It usually arises from a distal infection of the urethra or prostate. Inflammation of the urinary bladder usually characterized…

Are enzymes that that degrade polypeptides possessing a common catalytic mechanism that involves a nucleophilic cysteine thiol in a catalytic triad. They are found in fruits like papaya, pineapple, and kiwifruit.  

Is primarily present at sites of inflammation.  

Is known to be present in most tissues. In the gastrointestinal tract, COX-1 maintains the normal lining of the stomach. The enzyme is also involved in kidney and platelet function.  

An enzyme that is responsible for the formation of prostanoids – prostaglandins, prostacyclins, and thromboxanes that are each involved in the inflammatory response. Two different COX enzymes existed, now known as COX-1 and COX-2. A human protein (enzyme) that helps to protect the inner lining of the stomach. Aspirin and some other pain-relieving drugs can…

Generation of cyanide. adj. cyanogenetic.