Triterpenoid saponins are key bioactive compounds responsible for the medicinal value of many plants, yet how plants regulate the balance between saponin production and sterol biosynthesis has ...

Triterpenoid saponins are widely valued for their diverse pharmacological activities and also play important defensive roles ...

A multicolored 3D model of an enzyme binding double-stranded DNA against a light purple background Computational enzyme design could allow for reactions not seen in nature. Credit: Ian Haydon ...

Actin cytoskeleton is essential for eukaryotic cells. To exert its countless cellular functions, actin undergoes dynamic remodeling orchestrated by the large number of actin-interacting factors.

Whether they are laundry detergents, mascara, or Christmas chocolate, many everyday products contain fatty acids from palm ...

Digestive enzymes are proteins in the body that help break food down. Some people with certain medical conditions might be unable to produce sufficient enzymes and require supplements. Digestive ...