Tag: Molecular mechanism

Seventy percent isopropyl alcohol is a highly effective disinfectant, and its potency is due to a fascinating molecular process: the denaturation of proteins. By acting as a disruptor at the molecular level, alcohol causes protein denaturation, a critical function for killing bacteria.

Vitamin A deficiency affects an estimated 190 million preschool-age children worldwide, leading to higher risks of visual impairment and infection. This essential fat-soluble vitamin orchestrates a range of critical biological functions through the distinct actions of its various retinoid forms.