(A) This is the structure of stearic acid, an 18-carbon saturated fatty acid. The normal numbering system, starting with the carboxylic acid, is shown in blue. The carbons and oxygens of the ...

They play a crucial role in the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs. Amino acids are characterized by their central carbon atom, known as the α-carbon, which is bonded ...

In a study published in Nature Communications, a research group led by Prof. Deng Dehui, Assoc. Prof. Cui Xiaoju, and Prof.