Metabolism Collection (#6)

Mitochondrion, SEM
Mitochondrion. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a mitochondrion in a nerve cell. Mitochondria are a type of organelle found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells

Liver, artwork. The liver is the largest gland in the human body and the largest internal organ. It plays a vital role in metabolism, storing nutrients in forms such as glycogen

Leptin hormone molecule. Computer model showing the secondary structure of the hormone leptin. This hormone is produced by adipose (fat) tissue

Calcifediol molecule. Computer model showing the structure of a molecule of the pre-hormone calcifediol. Atoms are colour-coded (carbon: grey, hydrogen: white)

Adiponectin hormone molecule. Molecular model showing the secondary structure of the human hormone adiponectin (Acrp30). Hydrogen bonding is shown by beta sheets (arrows) and random coils (wires)

Calcitriol molecule. Computer model showing the structure of a molecule of the secosteroid hormone calcitriol. Atoms are colour-coded (carbon: grey, hydrogen: white, oxygen: red)

Vitamin B12 and coenzyme molecule
Vitamin B12 and coenzyme. Molecular model of vitamin B12 in its cofactor (active) form. Cofactors are compounds that are bound to a coenzyme

Uric acid molecule
Uric acid. Molecular model of uric acid, a waste compound that is produced during the digestion of purine-rich foods such as meat and fish

Triiodothyronine hormone molecule. Computer model showing the structure of the hormone triiodothyronine (T3). Atoms are colour-coded (carbon: dark grey, hydrogen: light grey, oxygen: red)

Thyroxine hormone molecule. Computer model showing the structure of the hormone thyroxine (T4). Atoms are colour-coded (carbon: dark grey, hydrogen: light grey, oxygen: red, nitrogen: blue)

Cytochrome P450 molecule
Cytochrome P450 protein. Molecular model showing the secondary structure of cytochrome P450. This protein plays a crucial role in metabolism in animals (including humans), fungi, plants and bacteria

Myoglobin protein
Myoglobin. Computer model of the protein myoglobin that contains the iron-containing haem group (not seen). Myoglobin consists of a chain of 153 amino acids folded into a globin molecule that has a

Synthetic thyroid hormone molecule. Computer model of a molecule of levothyroxine (L-thyroxine, also called synthetic T4), the synthetic form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine

Thyroid follicle structures, TEM
Thyroid follicle structures. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through structures in a thyroid follicle

Cholesterol. Surface maps (wire-frame and colour-coded) of the electrostatic potential around a cholesterol molecule (C27. H46.O)

Cytochrome P450 protein, molecular model. This protein plays a crucial role in metabolism in animals (including humans), fungi, plants and bacteria

Section of human apolipoprotein A-I, molecular model. This is a fragment of a high-density lipoprotein (HDL) molecule known as an apolipoprotein

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Metabolism: Exploring the Powerhouses Within" Step into the microscopic world with TEM images revealing the intricate structure of mitochondria, the cellular powerhouses responsible for metabolism. Discover Theodor Schwann, a pioneering German physiologist whose groundbreaking work laid the foundation for our understanding of metabolism. Travel back to the 18th century when kidney stones puzzled scientists and sparked investigations into metabolic disorders. Marvel at artwork C013 / 4675 depicting thyroid anatomy, showcasing its crucial role in regulating metabolism and overall health. Delve deeper into molecular intricacies with an image of cytochrome b5 molecule C015 / 6696, unraveling its contribution to metabolic processes within cells. Witness SEM images capturing thyroid gland capillaries and blood vessels, highlighting their vital role in transporting hormones essential for metabolism regulation. Contemplate creation through a conceptual image that symbolizes how metabolism is at the core of life's energy flow. Explore mitochondria up close with SEM images that showcase their unique structures and emphasize their significance in powering cellular activities. Gain insight into human physiology with a diagram illustrating key organs involved in digestion and metabolism – liver, stomach, gallbladder, and pancreas working harmoniously together. Peer into DNA interactions as TFAM transcription factor bound to DNA C015 / 7059 reveals how genes are regulated to maintain optimal metabolic function within cells. Uncover the intricate relationship between thyroid and pituitary glands – two master regulators orchestrating hormonal balance crucial for proper metabolism control.