Heme Biosynthesis and Degradation
Heme is an iron-containing porphyrin that serves as the prosthetic group for hemoglobin, myoglobin, cytochromes, and other essential proteins.
Nucleotide Analogs as Drugs
Nucleotide analogs are a major class of therapeutic agents that interfere with nucleic acid synthesis, used extensively in cancer and antiviral therapy.
Purine Metabolism
Purine metabolism encompasses the de novo synthesis, salvage, and degradation of purine nucleotides, which are essential for nucleic acids, energy transfer, and signaling.
Pyrimidine Metabolism
Pyrimidine metabolism covers the de novo synthesis, salvage, and degradation of pyrimidine nucleotides including uracil, cytosine, and thymine.