Products Certolizumab is commercially available as a solution for injection (Cimzia). It has been approved in many countries since 2007. Structure and properties Certolizumab is the Fab’ fragment of a recombinant humanized antibody. It is conjugated to polyethylene glycol (PEG) and is therefore also known as certolizumab pegol. Effects Certolizumab (ATC L04AB05) has selective immunosuppressive … Certolizumab
Lactation is a natural process of the female body. In this process, milk is produced in the glandular tissue of the breast and released through the nipple. This process is also called lactation and is usually without complications. What is lactation? Milk formation is a natural process of the female body. In this process, milk … Lactation: Function, Task & Diseases
The term intussusception is used in medicine to refer to any type of invagination. This includes invagination of intestinal segments in infants and young children, phagocytosis in the immune response, or invagination of the blastocyst in embryogenesis. In embryogenesis, invagination represents the onset of gastrulation. What is intussusception? A very early stage of embryogenesis is … Invagination: Function, Role & Diseases
The aqueous humor in the eye chamber has important functions to fulfill for the supply of the eye. In doing so, it is subject to a constant balance between inflow and outflow. Disturbances of this balance can lead to severe eye diseases and even blindness. What is aqueous humor? Amniotic fluid is a clear liquid … Amniotic Fluid: Structure, Function & Diseases
Introduction Blood values in the case of heart muscle inflammation give the doctor a chance to assess the processes in the body. The heart as an inner organ cannot be looked at directly, but only indirectly checked for its condition. A combination of certain laboratory parameters, however, gives an indication or a very strong clue … Heart muscle inflammation – Blood values
Blood cell sedimentation rate (BSG) The blood cell sedimentation rate (BSG for short) is measured within one and after two hours to determine by how much the blood cell components are reduced. The speed of this reduction is then determined. This is also an inflammation marker, which is increased when an inflammatory process is present … Blood cell sedimentation rate (BSG) | Heart muscle inflammation – Blood values
Exocytosis is the process of releasing substances from inside the cell to the outside. This complex process occurs in several steps. A distinction is made between constitutive exocytosis and stimulated exocytosis. What is exocytosis? Exocytosis is the process of releasing substances from inside the cell to the outside. Figure shows cell interior with components. The … Exocytosis: Function, Role & Diseases
The largest bacterium discovered to date was discovered in 1999. This is the sulfur pearl of Namibia, a species of bacteria that can even be seen with the naked eye. Its diameter is about three quarters of a millimeter. Bacteria are independent, microscopic living organisms that have a cellular structure and their own metabolism. The … Bacteriology: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Products Bevacizumab is commercially available as a concentrate for the preparation of an infusion solution (Avastin). It was approved in many countries and in the United States in 2004 and in the EU in 2005. Biosimilars have been approved in some countries and also in many countries. Structure and properties Bevacizumab is a recombinant, humanized … Bevacizumab
Aliskiren is a drug that acts as a renin inhibitor (renin inhibitor) for the treatment of arterial hypertension. It is sold under various trade names as a monotherapy as well as a combination preparation and is available by prescription. The drug was approved in the United States in March 2007, in Switzerland in June, and … Aliskiren: Effects, Uses & Risks
Infection refers to the body’s defense against invading microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, or fungi. This results in infectious diseases with and without clinical symptoms. Infectious diseases range widely, from common childhood illnesses to serious infections that threaten life. What is an infection? An infection is caused by microorganisms attacking the body. The pathogens multiply … Infection: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Salivary glands are exocrine glands that produce saliva. The purpose of the process is to facilitate the swallowing process. The salivary glands have other functions as well. Diseases of the glandulae salivariae are rather rare. What are salivary glands? Salivary glands are the exocrine glands of the body. They produce saliva, making it possible to … Salivary Gland: Structure, Function & Diseases