Products Infusion is the administration of a larger volume of fluid, usually intravenously into the blood, but also directly into organs or tissues. This is in contrast to injections, in which only small volumes are injected. The pharmacopoeia places special requirements on infusion preparations and the corresponding containers. Among other things, they must be germ-free, … Infusions
Fibronectin is a glucoprotein and plays a major role in the cohesion of body cells or in blood clotting. In the organism, it performs many different functions related to its ability to form adhesive forces. Structural defects in the formation of fibronectin can lead to severe connective tissue weaknesses. What is fibronectin? Fibronectin represents a … Fibronectin: Structure, Function & Diseases
Fibrocytes are part of the connective tissue. They are normally in a resting state and have irregular projections that join with the projections of other fibrocytes to give connective tissue three-dimensional strength. When needed, such as after mechanical injury, fibrocytes can “awaken” from their dormancy and revert to fibroblasts by dividing to synthesize components of … Fibrocyte: Structure, Function & Diseases
Products Traditional tonics (synonyms: tonics, roborants) are thick preparations, which are mainly offered in glass bottles. Today, effervescent tablets, capsules, tablets and powders, among others, are also on the market. Strengtheners are also manufactured in pharmacies and are available both as approved drugs and as dietary supplements. In many countries, well-known brand names include, for … Tonic
Products Acai berries (pronounced ass-a-i) are commercially available in many countries as juice, powder, in the form of capsules and cosmetics, among other products. They belong to the so-called superfoods. Stem plant The parent plant of the berries is the palm Mart. (Arecaceae), which is native to South America and grows in the regularly flooded … Acai Berries
Products Creatine (synonym: creatine) is commercially available as a dietary supplement in powder, tablet, and capsule forms, among others. It has gained popularity since the early 1990s and is now taken by many athletes. Creatine should not be confused with keratin, creatinine or carnitine. Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine that is excreted in … Creatine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Symptoms The possible symptoms of cow’s milk allergy include: Itching and a furry feeling in the mouth and throat, swelling, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (including blood in the stool), abdominal pain Skin rash, often around the mouth, urticaria (hives), eczema, flushing. Whistling, wheezing breathing, cough. Runny nose, nasal itching, nasal congestion. Allergic conjunctivitis The symptoms may … Cow’s Milk Allergy
Hydroxylations are chemical reactions that involve the introduction of hydroxyl groups into a molecule. In the context of metabolism, enzymes provide the catalysis of hydroxylations. The corresponding enzymes are called hydroxylases. What is hydroxylation? In the context of metabolism, enzymes provide catalysis of hydroxylations. The corresponding enzymes are called hydroxylases. Hydroxylations are very common in … Hydroxylation: Function, Role & Diseases
Products Birch sap is available in specialized stores. It can also be freshly “tapped” yourself. The juice is also called birch water. It is produced in Scandinavia, the Baltic States, Eastern Europe and Russia, among other places. Ingredients Birch sap is obtained exclusively in the spring by tapping the trunks of birch trees ( sp.). … Birch Sap
Passive mass transport is the diffusion of substrates across a biomembrane. This diffusion occurs along the concentration gradient and does not require energy. The diffusion process may be impaired in the intestines of HIV patients, for example. What is passive mass transfer? Passive solute transport is the diffusion of substrates across the biomembrane of cells … Passive Mass Transfer: Function, Role & Diseases
Products Reteplase was marketed as an injectable (Rapilysin). The drug was approved in many countries in 1996 and withdrawn from the market in 2013. Structure and properties Reteplase is derivative of tissue-specific plasminogen activator (t-PA). It is a serine protease containing 355 of the 527 amino acids of native t-PA. The protein is produced by … Reteplase
Products So-called “superfoods” (superfoods) are foods to which special health-promoting properties are attributed due to their spectrum of ingredients. They are available, for example, in supermarkets and specialty stores as capsules, powders, tablets, as well as dried, fresh and processed foods. The term is now used inflationarily. For example, people also talk about super berries, … Superfoods
