NF1 (Neurofibromatosis type I)
March 23, 2010 by Staff
Filed under Health Conditions / Ailments
NF-1 is a tumor disorder that is caused by the malfunction of a gene on chromosome 17, that is responsible for control of cell division. NF1 causes non cancerous lumps. NF2 often comes with scoliosis (curvature of the spine), cafe au lait spots, learning difficulties, eye problems and epilepsy.
Cholesterol
January 19, 2010 by Staff
Filed under Health Conditions / Ailments
Cholesterol is a waxy steroid metabolite found in the cell membranes and transported in the blood plasma of all animals. It is an essential structural component of mammalian cell membranes, where it is required to establish proper membrane permeability and fluidity. In addition, cholesterol is an important component for the manufacture of bile acids, steroid hormones, and several fat-soluble vitamins. Cholesterol is the principal sterol synthesized by animals, but small quantities are synthesized in other eukaryotes, such as plants and fungi. It is almost completely absent among prokaryotes, which include bacteria.

