Alpha-1-fetoprotein (AFP) is formed mainly in embryonic tissues, where it serves as a transport protein. After birth, very little AFP is formed. Elevated serum or blood levels in children and adults indicate tumors, among other things. What is alpha-1 fetoprotein? Alpha-1 fetoprotein is a protein that is produced in the entodermal tissue during embryogenesis. The … Alpha-1 Fetoprotein: Function & Diseases
In biology, proliferation refers to the reproduction and growth of cells. In this process, cells proliferate by cell divisions and grow by growing to their genetically intended size and shape. Proliferation plays a major role in humans, especially during the embryonic and growth phases, and thereafter mainly for the replenishment of rejected cells in certain … Proliferation: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Interphase refers to the portion of the cell cycle that occurs between two cell divisions. During this phase, the cell performs its normal functions and prepares for the next mitosis. Proper cell cycle progression is monitored at two interphase checkpoints and at one checkpoint during mitosis. What is interphase? Interphase refers to the portion of … Interphase: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Heterotaxy is characterized by a side-to-side arrangement of body organs in the abdomen. Symptoms of this disorder vary quite a bit depending on the location of the organs, ranging from asymptomatic to severe life-threatening cardiac abnormalities. What is heterotaxy? Heterotaxy is not a disease in its own right, but represents a symptom complex of certain … Heterotaxy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Exocrine secretion is the release of a secretion to the internal or external surface. This type of secretion is present, for example, in the sweat or salivary glands. Sjögren’s syndrome is an example of diseases that destroy the exocrine glands. What is exocrine secretion? Exocrine secretion is the release of a secretion onto the internal … Exocrine Secretion: Function, Role & Diseases
Ingression or immigration is a cell movement of gastrulation and thus constitutes an embryonic developmental step. In this process, cells of the prospective endoderm, i.e., those of the outer cotyledon, migrate into the blastula. Errors in cell movements during the early development of the cotyledons lead to miscarriage in most cases. What is ingression? Ingression … Ingression: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Epithelial-mesenchymal transition, or EMT, refers to the transformation of epithelial cells into mesenchymal cells. This transformation possesses great importance in embryonic development. However, this process also plays a key role in the development of metastases in carcinomas. What is epithelial-mesenchymal transition? Epithelial-mesenchymal transition is a conversion of already differentiated epithelial cells into undifferentiated mesenchymal stem … Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition: Function, Role & Diseases
Racemate refers to a mixture of two chemical substances that differ only in their three-dimensional structure. These behave to each other like image and mirror image and can each have very different pharmacological effects on the human body. What is a racemate? The pain reliever ibuprofen is usually present as a racemate. A racemate (also … Racemate: Effects, Uses & Risks
Differentiation in biology characterizes the transformation from a poorly differentiated to a highly differentiated state. This process has particular importance during the development of the fertilized egg into a complete organism. Disturbances in the differentiation process can lead to serious diseases such as cancer or malformations. What is differentiation? Biological differentiation is about the specialization … Differentiation: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Embryogenetic delamination corresponds to a process in which the cells of the blastula cut off the cells of the future endoderm into the blastocoel. Delamination is a step in gastrulation and is related to cotyledon formation. Delamination in the context of embryogenesis must be distinguished from delamination in the context of pathophysiology. What is delamination? … Delamination: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Doripenem is an active substance, which belongs to the group of carbapenems. Consequently, Doripenem is an antibiotic that is used, among other things, for the treatment of infectious diseases (e.g., pneumonia, urinary tract infections, or abdominal infections). It is administered in the European Union primarily by infusion. What is doripenem? Doripenem is an antibiotic belonging … Doripenem: Effects, Uses & Risks
During embryogenesis, when the child grows in the womb, the brain‘s predispositions also form and differentiate. This is referred to as brain development. This continues even after birth. If disturbances occur during brain development, this can lead to serious problems. What is brain development? Brain development continues after birth. Newborns already have the majority of … Brain Development: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
