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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a lentivirus that belongs to the class of retroviruses. HIV is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. It takes CD4 T lymphocytes, th... Detailed information
The Overview of OrganellesAn organelle is a specialized subunit that performs specific functions within a cell. Organelles are embedded within the cytoplasm of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. In the more complex eukaryotic cells, organelles are... Detailed information
Do You Really Know TGF-β Superfamily?Since the discovery of the first member of TGF-β family in the early 1980s, related members have been identified and functionally characterized, in a superfamily now numbering more than 30 ligands in mammals. The TGF-β ... Detailed information
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PI3K-Akt Signaling Pathway and CancerThe phosphatidylinositol 3'-kinase (PI3K)-Akt signaling pathway is an intracellular signal transduction pathway important in regulating metabolism, proliferation, cell survival, growth and angiogenesis and is activated b... Detailed information
The Encyclopedia of Common VirusVirus, a small size and simple composition infectious agent that can multiply only in living cells of animals, plants, or bacteria. The name is derived from a Latin word meaning "slimy liquid" or "poison". Originally, vi... Detailed information