In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Composition of Urine 2. Constituents of Urine 3. Deposits. Composition of Urine: A. Volume: 1. A normal adult excretes daily from 1000 ml to 1800 ml of urine. The average is 1500 ml containing 60 gm. of solids. 2. The quantity depends on the water intake, external temperature, the diet and the [...]
The following points highlight the seven major diseases caused due to abnormalities in the synthesis of glycoproteins. 1. Many cancer cells exhibit different profiles of oligosaccharide chains on their surfaces and some of which contribute to metastasis. 2. Carbohydrate-deficient glycoprotein syndrome (CDGS) is caused due to defects in the biosynthesis of N-glycan chains (e.g., due to deficiency of Glc NAC [...]
The following points highlight the two main processes which requires involvement of glycoproteins. The processes are: 1. Importance of Glycoproteins in Fertilization 2. Selectins Play Key Roles in Inflammation. Process # 1. Importance of Glycoproteins in Fertilization: (a) A sperm has to traverse the Zona Pellucida (ZP), a thick, transparent, non-cellular envelope that surrounds the oocyte to reach the plasma [...]