Secondary metabolismSecondary metabolism (also called specialized metabolism) is a term for pathways and small molecule products of metabolism that are involved in ecological interactions, but are not absolutely required for the survival of the organism. These molecules are sometimes produced by specialized cells, such as laticifers in plants. Secondary metabolites commonly mediate antagonistic interactions, such as competition and predation, as well as mutualistic ones such as pollination and resource mutualisms.
Environmental hazardAn environmental hazard is a substance, state or event which has the potential to threaten the surrounding natural environment or adversely affect people's health, including pollution and natural disasters such as storms and earthquakes. It can include any single or combination of toxic chemical, biological, or physical agents in the environment, resulting from human activities or natural processes, that may impact the health of exposed subjects, including pollutants such as heavy metals, pesticides, biological contaminants, toxic waste, industrial and home chemicals.
HypogonadismeL'hypogonadisme est un syndrome clinique résultant d'une altération de l'axe hypothalo-hypophyso-gonadique. Il est qualifié de primaire lorsqu'il atteint les gonades (hypogonadisme hypergonadotrope) ou secondaire lorsqu'il atteint le système central (hypogonadisme hypogonadotrope). Il peut être congénital ou acquis. Retard pubertaire ou développement sexuel incomplet. Chez l'homme : atrophie musculaire, baisse de la force musculaire, baisse de libido, micropénis, dysfonction érectile, gynécomastie, irritabilité, dépression, troubles du sommeil.
MétaboliteUn métabolite est un composé organique intermédiaire ou issu du métabolisme. On réserve ce terme en général aux petites molécules et aux monomères, par opposition aux macromolécules. Ainsi, le glucose est un métabolite, contrairement au glycogène, qui est un polysaccharide de poids moléculaire très élevé.
