Products Some preparations containing amino acids are approved as medicinal products. These include, for example, methionine tablets or infusion preparations for parenteral nutrition. Amino acids are also marketed as dietary supplements, such as lysine, arginine, glutamine, and cysteine tablets. Protein powders such as whey protein can also be counted as amino acid supplements. Amino acids … Amino Acids
Products Glucarpidase is commercially available in the United States as an injectable (Voraxaze). The drug has not yet been approved in many countries. Structure and properties Glucarpidase is a carboxypeptidase biotechnologically derived from genetically modified. It is protein composed of 390 amino acids and exists as a homodimer with a molecular weight of 83 kDa. … Glucarpidase
Products Glutamate is present in many foods, “convenience foods,” spices, sauces, and broths as a food additive (e.g., E 621). It can be obtained chemically-synthetically, hydrolytically or by fermentation. “Hidden” glutamate, some of which is undeclared, can be found in yeast extract and hydrolyzed vegetable protein, for example. Structure and properties Glutamate is usually referred … Glutamate
Products Baclofen is commercially available as in tablet form and as a solution for injection (Lioresal, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1970. Structure and properties Baclofen (C 10 H 12 ClNO 2 , M r = 213.7 g/mol) exists as a white and odorless powder that is sparingly soluble in water. … Baclofen
Products Riluzole is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Rilutek). It has been approved in many countries since 1996. In 2018, an additional oral suspension was registered (CH: Teglutik, USA: Tiglutik). Structure and properties Riluzole (C8H5F3N2OS, Mr = 234.2 g/mol) is a benzothiazole. It exists as a white to slightly yellow powder that … Riluzole
Symptoms After eating the triggering food, digestive disturbances usually develop within hours. These include: Flatulence, bloating Abdominal pain, abdominal cramps Diarrhea Stomach burns Depending on the trigger, pseudoallergic reactions such as a hives, rhinitis and respiratory disorders may also occur. According to the literature, up to 20% of the population is affected. The disorders typically … Food Intolerance
Products Potato chips are available in numerous varieties in grocery stores. In many countries, bell pepper chips are the most commonly consumed (photo, click to enlarge). Incidentally, stacked chips such as Pringles are not considered potato chips because they are prepared from mashed potatoes, not sliced potatoes. Ingredients Potato chips are made from potatoes that … Potato Chips
Products Lamotrigine is commercially available as tablets and dispersible or chewable tablets (Lamictal, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1994. Vanillin is typically added to the tablets as a flavoring agent and saccharin as a sweetener. Structure and properties Lamotrigine (C9H7Cl2N5, Mr = 256.1 g/mol) is a chlorinated phenyltriazine derivative that was … Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Products With the exception of alternative medicine therapeutics, no medicines containing preparations from fly agaric are commercially available. Toadstools have great cultural significance. They are considered an iconic example of a mushroom, are believed to bring good luck, are used for decorations (e.g., Christmas), and appear in literature and popular culture (e.g., Super Mario, the … Toadstool
Rods are the retinal photoreceptors responsible for light-sensitive monochromatic night vision and peripheral vision. The main concentration of rods is outside the yellow spot (fovea centralis) located centrally on the retina, which is mainly populated with three different types of cones for color and sharp vision during the day and in bright twilight. What are … Rods: Structure, Function & Diseases
Glial cells are located in the nervous system and are structurally and functionally distinct from neurons. According to recent findings, they play a significant role in information processing in the brain as well as throughout the nervous system. Many neurological diseases are due to pathological changes in glial cells. What are glial cells? Glial cells, … Glial Cells: Structure, Function & Diseases
Parmesan is an Italian hard cheese and is one of the most famous cheeses in the world. Italian cuisine is unimaginable without Parmesan. It is usually grated or shaved into paper-thin slices. Here’s what you should know about Parmesan Parmesan is an Italian hard cheese and is one of the most famous cheeses in the … Parmesan Cheese: Intolerance & Allergy
