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Synthesis

Definition

noun, plural: syntheses

(1) (biochemistry) The production of an organic compound in a living thing, especially as aided by enzymes

(2) (chemistry) The act or process of forming a complex substance by combining or integrating two or more chemical entities, especially through a chemical reaction

(3) (psychiatry) The integration of different elements of the personality, in opposition to analysis


Word origin: Latin synthesis, from Ancient Greek synthesis (a putting together)

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UWM is seeking testers for a new protein expression kit

... a brief overview, R. rubrum possesses the unique characteristic of forming an intracytoplasmic membrane (ICM) in response to membrane protein synthesis. The ICM is non-essential for growth and can incorporate foreign and over-expressed membrane proteins without disrupting normal cellular function. ...

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by ejhuwmfdn
Thu Feb 14, 2013 3:05 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: UWM is seeking testers for a new protein expression kit
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RT-PCR

First strand synthesis and qPCR are IMHO something different. Yes, for qPCR one should have only short amplicons, but I don't see reason why should you amplify only short pieces during reverse transcription.

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by JackBean
Mon Jan 28, 2013 1:49 pm
 
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Topic: RT-PCR
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cell

... a Hayflick limit (can only divide 50 times)). Now, often, as 99% of DNA or there abouts is responsible for only controlling and regulating protein synthesis, plus the activity varies from cell to cell, this doesn't cause too many problems at first. However, as you become senile, middle-aged and ...

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by billyfisher100
Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:36 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: cell
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qPCR

... (RNA) before reverse transcribe them into cDNA. I wonder I should serially dilute the transcript and perform reverse transcription? Or I should synthesis the cDNA first and only perform serial dilution for qPCR? Any different? :roll: Hope you could help me :)

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by xiaolong88
Tue Dec 11, 2012 4:58 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: qPCR
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