Category: N

  • NK cells

    Natural killer cells, a type of cytotoxic lymphocyte that constitute a major component of the innate immune system.  

  • Nitrogen

    Is an essential building block of amino and nucleic acids and proteins and is essential to all living organisms. Protein rich vegetables like legumes are rich food sources of nitrogen. An element with the atomic symbol N, atomic number 7, and atomic weight 14. Nitrogen exists as a diatomic gas and makes up about 78%…

  • NIH3T3 cells

    A mouse embryonic fibroblast cell line used in the cultivation of keratinocytes.  

  • Niacinamide

    An amide of niacin, also known as nicotinamide. US name for nicotinamide, the amide form of the vitamin niacin. An antidote for LSD, used to interrupt a bad LSD trip. A derivative of niacin, often employed as a dietary supplement for individuals with inadequate niacin levels, is commonly referred to as “niacinamide.”  

  • Niacin

    The generic descriptor for two compounds that have the biological activity of the vitamin: nicotinic acid and its amide, nicotinamide. In the USA niacin is used specifically to mean nicotinic acid, and niacinamide for nicotinamide. An optional statement on nutrition label unless added as a nutrient supplement. It is a water-soluble vitamin and helps the…

  • NF-kappa B (NF-kB)

    Nuclear factor kappa B, is an ubiquitous rapid response transcription factor in cells involved in immune and inflammatory reactions.  

  • Neutrophin

    Protein that induce the survival, development and function of neurons.  

  • Neurotrophic

    Relating to neutrophy i.e. the nutrition and maintenance of nervous tissue. Relating to the nutrition and maintenance of tissue of the nervous system. Relating to the growth and nutrition of neural tissue in the body. Pertaining to how nerves impact the nourishment and preservation of healthy tissue conditions.  

  • Neuroradiology

    Is a subspecialty of radiology focusing on the diagnosis and characterization of abnormalities of the central and peripheral nervous system. adj. neuroradiologic. X-ray studies of the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. The branch of medicine that utilizes radiography for diagnosis of pathology of the nervous system.  

  • Neuropharmacological

    Relating the effects of drugs on the neurosystem.