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biotin::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | vitamin h |
| Type of | b, b-complex vitamin, b complex, b vitamin, vitamin b, vitamin b complex |
Examples of biotin
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The dark green triangles represent biotin, the red disks represent streptavidin.
From the nature.com
Biotin labelled probes allow the use of any streptavidin coupled fluorochromes.
From the hemscott.com
She's taking medication for her underactive thyroid plus biotin for her hair.
From the delawareonline.com
If you are past a certain age, biotin is a vitamin that is known to help with nails.
From the washingtonpost.com
The conversion ratio was evaluated by dot blot assay of the attached biotin.
From the nature.com
Biotin and arginine are widely marketed as vital nutrients for hair growth.
From the latimes.com
Bottom, an electrophoretic mobility shift assay with biotin-labeled probes.
From the nature.com
Look for biotin products when shopping, like this one from Nature's Bounty.
From the orlandosentinel.com
In people with the disease, the body's use of biotin is somehow disrupted.
From the time.com
- A B vitamin that aids in body growth
- Biotin is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin (vitamin B7) that is composed of an ureido (tetrahydroimidizalone) ring fused with a tetrahydrothiophene ring. A valeric acid substituent is attached to one of the carbon atoms of the tetrahydrothiophene ring. ...
- One of the water-soluble B vitamins. It is useful in molecular biology as a chemical tag on nucleic acid probes or antibodies, because the biotin-scavenging proteins avidin and streptavidin bind biotin with high affinity. ...
- Part of vitamin B complex. Involved in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and proteins.
- A naturally occurring vitamin H. Some studies show that it has a positive effect on hair growth when taken internally.
- Organ meats, egg yolks, soybeans, fish, and whole grains.
- Energy metabolism, fatty acid and nucleic acid synthesis.
- One of the essential water soluble vitamins manufactured in the gut by bacteria. Another chemical called avidin (found in raw egg white) binds to biotin and prevents its absorption. Symptoms of biotin deficiency include lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and depression. ...
- A whitish, crystalline powder used as a texturizer in cosmetic creams. It is needed by humans for healthy circulation and red blood cells.
