Neurotrophins

Neurotrophins are a family of proteins that influence neurons through cell signaling. Specifically, neurotrophins bind to a cell’s receptors to “send a message” to the cells, and thereby cause a reaction or change from the cell. And neurotrophins bind to two classes of receptors: the p75, and the Trk families of Tyrosine kinase receptors. p75 […]

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Glutathione – Explaining Composition, Forms, and Functions of GSH

Glutathione is our body’s master antioxidant. It prevents our cellular components from being damaged by free radicals and substances that generate free radicals, such as heavy metals. So in this article, I will be covering what glutathione is, the composition of glutathione, different forms of glutathione, and the different functions of glutathione. What is Glutathione? […]

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