acid
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Normally, CPT1 activity is regulated by a molecule called malonyl-CoA, which signals when cells should limit fatty acid consumption.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
“The upcoming launch of Google glasses will be a first acid test,” analysts at Bernstein wrote in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
He also saw what caused the false alarm: The Spanish translation of how to distinguish expected acid reflux from possible heart attack symptoms was clumsy and confusing.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
Experts say exfoliants and face washes containing glycolic acid can help discoloration fade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
This resulted in the substitution of one amino acid for another: glutamate was switched to valine.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
The researchers found that cells lacking Mitch consumed more fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids, the building blocks of proteins.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
The researchers found that obakulactone helps restore balance to unsaturated fatty acids, which play important roles in cellular function and inflammation.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
These fatty acids are important components of cell membranes and can serve as raw materials for molecules that regulate inflammation.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
Demand has partly been spurred by consumers looking for new sources of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, amid a global craze for protein-rich diets and interest in healthy eating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
The arrows did not signify chemical transformations, but instead expressed the transfer of genetic information from the sequences of nucleotides in DNA molecules to the sequences of amino acids in proteins.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
Vocabulary lists containing acid
Chemistry - Introductory
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Structure and Properties of Matter - Middle School
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Chemical Reactions - Introductory
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