The rough endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes proteins while the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticula is to synthesize steroids and lipids; regulate calcium concentration, drug metabolism, as well as attachment of receptors on cell membrane proteins; and metabolize steroids (but not lipids) and carbohydrates.
Developing New Polymer-Based Medicines for Undertreated Conditions. Relypsa is a biopharmaceutical company leading the discovery, development and commercialization of polymer-based medicines to treat conditions that are often overlooked and undertreated, but that can have a serious impact on patient lives or even be life-threatening. We are focused on developing medicines that will change treatment paradigms.
rely. vb (intr; foll by on or upon) , -lies, -lying or-lied. 1. to be dependent (on): he relies on his charm. 2. to have trust or confidence (in): you can rely on us. [C14: from Old French relier to fasten together, repair, from Latin religÄre to tie back, from re- + ligÄre to tie].