Activation of enzymes and other dynamic molecules: Most enzymes shuttle between conformational states that are catalytically active versus inactive, on versus off. Many hormones affect their target cells by inducing such transitions, usually causing an activation of one of more enzymes. Because enzymes are catalytic and often serve to activate additional enzymes, a seemingly small change induced by hormone-receptor binding can lead to widespread consequences within the cell.
Shanghai Weather in January. Weather: Shanghai's severe winter is at its peak in January, with an average temperature of around 2 Â°C (36 Â°F). Don't be fooled by the number, as the temperate is actually freezing because of the wind and dampness. The bone-piercing cold drives most travelers away except for the most dedicated.
Shanghai has four distinct seasons; a pleasant and warm spring, a hot and rainy summer, a comfortable and cool autumn and an overcast and chilly winter. Here are our recommendations on how to plan for your Shanghai program depending on the time of year.