Molecules Collection (#10)

Bacterial RNA plasmid loop-loop complex, molecular model. This strand of ribonucleic acid (RNA) is part of a plasmid, the loop of genetic material found in bacterial cells

Cat allergen protein, molecular model
Cat allergen protein. Molecular model of the tetrameric form of the major cat allergen fel d 1 (Felis domesticus allergen 1)

Methane monooxygenase enzyme, molecular model. This is the particulate methane monooxygenase (pMMO) form of this metalloenzyme, an integral membrane protein that contains copper and zinc

Atomic interactions, conceptual image C013 / 5595
Atomic interactions, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the interactions between atomic and sub-atomic particles

FP2 malaria protease enzyme complex, molecular model. This complex consists of the falcipain-2 (FP2) protease enzyme (purple, right) bound to a cystatin (orange, left), a form of protease inhibitor

Follicle-stimulating hormone complex C015 / 0945
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) complex with receptor, molecular model. FSH helps to regulate human sexual development and reproductive processes. In females, it acts on follicles in the ovaries

Follicle-stimulating hormone complex C015 / 0944
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) complex with receptor, molecular model. FSH helps to regulate human sexual development and reproductive processes. In females, it acts on follicles in the ovaries

Glutamate transporter protein, molecular model. This is a membrane protein that facilitates the uptake of glutamate by a cell, thus playing an important role in neurology in higher organisms

Purple bacterium photosynthesis centre, molecular model. Purple bacteria are phototrophic bacteria that produce energy through photosynthesis

Oestrogen related receptor-DNA complex. Molecular model of human estrogen related receptor-2 (heRR-2, purple) binding to a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, red and yellow-green)

Lambda repressor-operator complex. Molecular model of the lambda repressor protein (red and green) binding to a region of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, orange and blue) known as the lambda operator

Repair protein and DNA, molecular model
Repair protein and DNA. Molecular model of the Ku heterodimer (grey, blue and purple) bound to a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, orange and green) as part of the repair process

Max transcription factor-DNA complex. Molecular model of the Max transcription factor (purple and red) bound to a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, light blue and orange)

Antibody fragment-lysozyme complex
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Bacterial regulator-DNA complex. Molecular model of a complex formed between a bacterial regulator called SarA (orange and brown) and a fragment of DNA (pink and yellow-green strands)

Bacterial protein-chaperone complex. Molecular model of a bacterial effector protein binding to a chaperone protein that helps prevent keep the bacterial protein in an unfolded or partially folded

Hin recombinase-DNA complex. Molecular model of the Hin recombinase protein (pink) bound to a double helix (green and orange) strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Tumour suppressor protein molecular model C016 / 2065
Tumour suppressor protein. Molecular model of the tumour suppressor protein p53 (left and right) bound to a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, down centre) at the p53 response element

Restriction enzyme cutting DNA
Fragment of DNA bound by the restriction endonucleaseEcoRI. The protein is a dimer, with each subunitable to bind and cut one strand of DNA

Cisplatin drug molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the chemotherapy drug Cisplatin. This drug is used to treat a number of cancers, including sarcomas

Auranofin drug molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the drug auranofin. Auranofin, marketed under the name Ridaura

Poly(A)-binding protein and RNA complex. Computer model showing the structure of a poly(A)-binding protein (PABP) molecule bound to the poly(A)

Vitamin B1 molecule. Computer model showing the structure of a molecule of vitamin B1 (thiamine). Vitamin B1 is an essential nutrient that humans are unable to produce

Testosterone hormone molecule. Computer model showing the structure of a molecule of the male sex hormone testosterone. Testosterone is the main human androgen

Progesterone hormone molecule. Computer model showing the structure of a molecule of the hormone progesterone. Progesterone is produced in the ovaries of women and the testes of men

Glyphosate weed killer molecule. Computer model showing the molecular structure of a molecule of the herbicide glyphosate. Glyphosate is a widely used herbicide

Ibuprofen molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the painkilling (analgesic) drug ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Thrombin protein, molecular model C015 / 7074
Thrombin protein, molecular model. Thrombin is an enzyme involved in the blood coagulation (clotting) process. It converts fibrinogen (a soluble plasma glycoprotein synthesised in the liver)

Simian virus (SV40) large T antigen C015 / 7070
Simian virus (SV40) large T antigen, molecular model. This antigen is from the simian vacuolating virus 40 (SV40). Large T antigens play a role in regulating the viral life cycle of

Bacterial alpha-hemolysin toxin C015 / 7067
Bacterial alpha-hemolysin toxin, molecular model. This toxin is secreted by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. It is an example of a pore-forming toxin

Sir3 gene silencer acting on DNA C015 / 7062
Sir3 gene silencer acting on DNA, molecular model. Sir3 (purple and grey) is acting on a circular strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, red)

Sir3 gene silencer acting on DNA C015 / 7061
Sir3 gene silencer acting on DNA

TFAM transcription factor bound to DNA C015 / 7060
TFAM transcription factor bound to DNA, molecular model. Human mitochondrial transcription factor A (TFAM, pink) bound to a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, orange and green)

Caffeine molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the alkaloid stimulant and legal drug caffeine. Caffeine is found in drinks such as tea, coffee, and fizzy drinks

Serotonin molecule. Computer model showing the structure of a molecule of the neurotransmitter (nerve signalling chemical) serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine)

Aspirin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (black), hydrogen (white)

Aspirin in action. Computer artwork showing how aspirin has its effect. Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is converted to salicylic acid and acetic acid in the body

Peroxiredoxin 4 antioxidant enzyme C015 / 7022
Peroxiredoxin 4 antioxidant enzyme, molecular model. This enzyme, also called peroxiredoxin IV (PrxIV), plays a catalytic role in cell metabolism on the endoplasmic reticulum

Mandelate racemase enzyme C015 / 7021
Mandelate racemase enzyme, molecular model. This bacterial enzyme is an example of a muconate lactonizing enzyme, and plays a key role in the metabolism of soil and aquatic bacteria

Mandelate racemase enzyme C015 / 7020
Mandelate racemase enzyme, molecular model. This bacterial enzyme is an example of a muconate lactonizing enzyme, and plays a key role in the metabolism of soil and aquatic bacteria

Restriction enzyme and DNA C015 / 6941
Restriction enzyme and DNA. Molecular model showing an EcoRI endonuclease enzyme (purple) bound to a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) strand (blue). EcoRI is an enzyme isolated from strains of E

Human serum albumin molecule C015 / 6938
Human serum albumin, molecular model. Albumin is the most abundant protein in human blood plasma. It is seen here complexed with stearic acid, a saturated fatty acid

Nucleoplasmin histone-chaperone protein C015 / 6915
Nucleoplasmin histone-chaperone protein, molecular model. This is nucleoplasmin 2 (Npm2), a chaperone that acts on human nucleoplasmin. Chaparone proteins play a key role in aiding protein folding

Methyltransferase complexed with DNA C016 / 2033
Methyltransferase complexed with DNA, molecular model. The strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, green and blue) is enclosed by DNA methyltransferase 1 (DNMT-1, green and pink)

Newcastle disease virus protein C015 / 6912
Newcastle disease virus protein, molecular model. This is a hemagglutinin-neuromidase (HN) protein that enables the virus to bind to and infect host cells

Methyltransferase complexed with DNA C016 / 2032
Methyltransferase complexed with DNA, molecular model. The strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, green and yellow) is enclosed by DNA methyltransferase 1 (DNMT-1, purple and pink)

NpmA methyltransferase C016 / 2031
NpmA methyltransferase, molecular model. Methyltransferase enzymes act to add methyl groups to nucleic acids such as DNA, a process called DNA methylation

NpmA methyltransferase C016 / 2030
NpmA methyltransferase, molecular model. Methyltransferase enzymes act to add methyl groups to nucleic acids such as DNA, a process called DNA methylation

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