Category: The Hell?
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Anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG)
Anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) is an infusion of horse or rabbit-derived antibodies against human T cells and their precursors (thymocytes), which is used in the prevention and treatment of acute rejection in organ transplantation and therapy of aplastic anemia due to bone marrow insufficiency. Uses Two antithymocyte globulin (ATG) agents licensed for clinical use in the United States are Thymoglobulin (rabbit ATG, rATG, Genzyme) and…
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Anti-lymphocyte globulin (ALG)
Anti-lymphocyte globulin (ALG) is an infusion of animal- antibodies against human T cells which is used in the treatment of acute rejection in organ transplantation. Its use was first reported by Thomas Starzl in 1966.[1] Its use in transplant was supplanted by thymoglobulin between 1984 and 1999.[2] It has also been used in the treatment of aplastic anemia.[3][4][5] It is less commonly used than the similar anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG), and like ATG it is…
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Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor aka class E basic helix-loop-helix protein 32 or bHLHe32
Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor also known as class E basic helix-loop-helix protein 32 or bHLHe32 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MITF gene. AKA MITF, CMM8, MI, WS2, WS2A, bHLHe32, microphthalmia-associated transcription factor, melanogenesis associated transcription factor, COMMAD, melanocyte inducing transcription factor, MITF-A RNA expression pattern Human Mouse (ortholog) Top expressed inretinal pigment epitheliumright ventriclemyocardiumvastus lateralis muscledeltoid muscleurethrarenal medullavisceral pleurasaphenous veinsecondary oocyte Top…
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Donald Rumsfeld – Venusian Commander of Urban Legend?
'Valiant Thor' and Donald Rumsfeld both came to Washington in 1957. Coincidence?
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What Is Nitrophenol? (besides something mentioned in ‘Scientific Opinion on the re‐evaluation of aspartame as a food additive’)
Nitrophenols are compounds of the formula HOC6H5−x(NO2)x. The conjugate bases are called nitrophenolates. Nitrophenols are more acidic than phenol itself. Wikipedia Mono-nitrophenols with the formula HOC6H4NO2. Three isomeric nitrophenols exist: o-Nitrophenol (2-nitrophenol; OH and NO2 groups are neighboring; CAS number: 88-75-5), a yellow crystalline solid (m.p. 46 °C). m-Nitrophenol (3-nitrophenol, CAS number: 554-84-7), a yellow solid (m.p. 97 °C) and precursor to the…
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insulin Shock and Awe: When Doctors Thought Comas Were Cool
Insulin Shock Therapy is another medical marvel where they claimed to cure mental illness by nearly killing the patients! Ladies and gentlemen, gather ’round for the medical equivalent of “hold my beer and watch this” – Insulin Shock Therapy! It’s the treatment that proves sometimes the cure really is worse than the disease! Picture this:…
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Crouching Hu Po, Hidden Long Gu?
What is Hu Po succinum or amber? When it comes to amber, also known as succinum in Latin and Hu Po in Mandarin, everyone seems know it well that this is a beautiful stone with a variety of colors, such as golden, yellow, orange-red, green, blue, and black. What’s more, among them the clear one looks like…
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The tale known as “The Poison Dress” or “Embalmed Alive” features a dress that has in some way been poisoned
The tale known as “The Poison Dress” or “Embalmed Alive“[1] features a dress that has in some way been poisoned. This is a recurring theme throughout legends and folktales of various cultures, including ancient Greece, Mughal India, and the United States. Although lacking evidence suggesting that some American urban legends are directly linked to the classical tales, they share several common motifs.[2] Greek mythology Main…
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Green synthesis of gold nanoparticles using aspartame and their catalytic activity for p-nitrophenol reduction
Wu S, Yan S, Qi W, Huang R, Cui J, Su R, He Z. Green synthesis of gold nanoparticles using aspartame and their catalytic activity for p-nitrophenol reduction. Nanoscale Res Lett. 2015 May 8;10:213. doi: 10.1186/s11671-015-0910-7. PMID: 25991916; PMCID: PMC4431991. Abstract We demonstrated a facile and environmental-friendly approach to form gold nanoparticles through the reduction…
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Delftia acidovorans
Delftia acidovorans is a Gram-negative, motile, non-sporulating, rod-shaped bacterium known for its ability to biomineralize gold and bioremediation characteristics.
