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The total mRNA complement of cells, tissues or organisms transcribed from the genome. All the messenger RNA that can be made from a genome.  

Movement of solutes through cells. This may involve passive and /or active transport.  

The transfer of the amino group NH2 from an amino acid to an acceptor keto- (or oxo-) acid. The transfer of the NH, amino group from an amino acid to a keto acid. Transamination The reaction of the enzymatic removal and transfer of an amino group from one specific compound to another. The process by…

Foods that do not conform to Jewish dietary laws; the opposite of kosher.  

Maximum intake (from supplements and enriched foods) that is unlikely to pose a risk of adverse effects on health.  

Vitamers of vitamin E.  

Thymus-dependent lymphocytes which, amongst other functions, help B lymphocytes during immunological responses and provide protection from intracellular microbial infection.  

One of the two hormones that are secreted by the thyroid gland. It has to be converted in the body to triiodothyronine before it is active. Thyroxine is available in pill form as levothyroxine, a synthetic thyroxine, for the treatment of hypothyroidism. A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that is necessary for proper metabolism.…

The protein in the thyroid gland which is the precursor for the synthesis of the thyroid hormones. The thyroid-stimulating hormone of the pituitary gland stimulates hydrolysis of thyroglobulin and secretion of the hormones into the bloodstream. A protein secreted by the thyroid gland. Its measurement is an important part of the follow-up of patients who…