Agalsidase

Products Agalsidase is commercially available as an infusion preparation and has been approved in many countries since 2001 and 2003, respectively: Replagal: agalsidase alfa Fabrazyme: agalsidase beta Structure and properties Agalsidase is a recombinant human α-galactosidase A produced by biotechnological methods. The amino acid sequence is identical to the natural lysosomal enzyme. It is a … Agalsidase

Mosquito Bite: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Mosquito bites in Germany are usually just an annoying nuisance. Nevertheless, reports of severe allergic reactions have been accumulating recently. In more southern climes, especially in South America and Africa, serious to fatal diseases can be transmitted by mosquitoes. What is a mosquito bite? Infographic on the transmission cycle of malaria by the Anopheles mosquito. … Mosquito Bite: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Chloroquine: Effects, Uses & Risks

Chloroquine is a drug used for the treatment and prophylaxis of malaria and is also used for the therapy of inflammatory rheumatic diseases. However, malaria pathogens have developed resistance to chloroquine in many regions, so that the use of the drug against malaria is limited to certain regions. Taking chloroquine can cause adverse side effects, … Chloroquine: Effects, Uses & Risks