Biotech Terms Glossary.

Glossary

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Plasma vs. Plasmids

Plasma and plasmids are two different concepts in biology, though they are related in the sense that both involve genetic material. Plasma: In biology, plasma usually refers to the liquid component of blood. Blood plasma is a yellowish liquid that makes up about half of the volume of blood. It consists mostly of water, but […]

GGT

GGT stands for Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase, which is an enzyme found in various tissues throughout the body, with particularly high levels in the liver, bile ducts, and kidneys. GGT plays a role in the metabolism of glutathione, a molecule involved in antioxidant defense and detoxification processes within cells. GGT catalyzes the transfer of gamma-glutamyl groups from […]