Tag: Lectin
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The molecular mayhem of immunogens, haptens, carriers and adjuvants
First up, the immunogen: the molecular maestro of the immune system, orchestrating a symphony of B-cells and T-cells like a conductor with a grudge. These substances don’t just knock politely on the immune system’s door—they kick it down with the force of a battering ram. Immunogens are a subset of antigens (because “antibody-generating” wasn’t obvious enough)…
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Brain natriuretic peptide 32 (BNP)
Brain natriuretic peptide 32 (BNP), also known as B-type natriuretic peptide, is a hormone secreted by cardiomyocytes in the heart ventricles in response to stretching caused by increased ventricular blood volume. BNP is one of two natriuretic peptides “UniProt”. www.uniprot.org. Retrieved 11 August 2022. The 32-amino acid polypeptide BNP is secreted attached to a 76–amino acid N-terminal fragment in the prohormone called NT-proBNP (BNPT), which is biologically inactive. Once released, BNP binds…
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Leeches at Wellcome Collection
61 Results for “Leeches” A fierce battle between the supporters of John Brown (Bruno), in favour of treatment with stimulants, and those of F.J.V. Broussais, in favour of bloodletting. Pen drawing.Reference24101i Pictures Online Exposé de l’état actuel de nos connaissances et observations personelles sur la terminaison des nerfs dans les muscles lisses de la sangsue…
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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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Jim Turner exposes horrific dangers and corrupt approvals of aspartame (and other products) Episode 22 – Podcast
https://livehealthybewell.com/podcast/jim-turner-exposes-horrific-dangers-and-corrupt-approvals-of-aspartame-and-other-products-episode-22/ Transcript Hi, this is Jeffrey Smith and welcome to my podcast, Live Healthy, Be Well. Today I’m playing you the audio version of a Facebook live I just did with Jim Turner. Jim was the first Nader Raider. He’s a bestselling author, he’s an attorney and he’s been a successful activist for decades. And…
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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Structure Function Regulation of serum calcium Main article: Calcium metabolism Regulation of serum phosphate Vitamin D synthesis Interactive pathway map Click on genes, proteins and metabolites below to link to respective articles. [§ 1] Regulation of PTH secretion Stimulators Inhibitors Disorders Measurement Interpretive guide Condition Intact PTH Calcium Normal Parathyroid Normal Normal Hypoparathyroidism Low or Low Normal [note…