Category: M

A drug-metabolizing enzyme. An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a methyl group from one compound to another.  

A compound consisting of dark green crystals or crystalline powder, having a bronze-like luster. Solutions in water or alcohol have a deep blue color. Methylene blue is used as a bacteriologic stain and as an indicator. It inhibits Guanylate cyclase, and has been used to treat cyanide poisoning and to lower levels of methemoglobin. A…

A sulfur containing essential amino acid that is important in many body functions. It is a chelating agent for heavy metals. A sulfur-containing essential amino acid. An essential amino acid; one of the three containing sulphur; cystine and cysteine are the other two. Cystine and cysteine are not essential, but can only be made from…

Having to do with metastasis, which is the spread of cancer from one part of the body to another. Relating to, or produced by, metastasis.  

The second phase of cell division, in which the chromosomes line up across the equatorial plane of the spindle prior to separation. A period preceding the anaphase in mitosis. One of the stages in mitosis or meiosis. Stage in mitosis and meiosis during which chromosomes become aligned along the equatorial plane of the spindle in…

Any substance produced by metabolism or by a metabolic process. Any substance produced or used during metabolism (digestion). A chemical intermediate in the enzyme-catalyzed chemical reactions of metabolism. Any compound produced during metabolism. A by-product, waste product, or endotoxin produced as the result of metabolism. A substance produced by metabolism, or a substance taken into…

Refers to cells that develop into connective tissue, blood vessels, and lymphatic tissue.  

A silver metallic element that exists as a liquid at room temperature. It has the atomic symbol Hg (from hydrargyrum, liquid silver), atomic number 80, and atomic weight 200.59. Mercury is used in many industrial applications and its salts have been employed therapeutically as purgatives, antisyphilitics, disinfectants, and astringents. It can be absorbed through the…

Senior professionals who provide guidance, direction and support to those persons desirous of improvement in academic positions, administrative positions or other career development situations. A person who functions as a teacher, counselor, and role model for a younger person. Somebody who advises and guides a younger, less experienced person. A trusted and experienced advisor or…

Conceptual functions or thinking in all its forms.