Enterobacter is the name given to a group of bacteria belonging to the, very large number of species, Enterobacteriaceae family. It is a group of Gram-negative, flagellated rod-shaped bacteria that live facultatively anaerobically and are part of the intestinal flora in the gut. A few species are pathogenic and can cause meningitis, respiratory tract infections, … Enterobacter: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Pituitary insufficiency is an underactivity of the pituitary gland. Because the pituitary gland produces messenger substances for other hormone glands, there is a general hormone deficiency when there is insufficiency. The causes are either in the pituitary gland itself or in the hypothalamus. What is pituitary insufficiency? In pituitary insufficiency, not enough hormones are produced … Hypopituitarism: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Originally from China, the tea plant is an evergreen shrub or tree belonging to the camellia genus of the tea shrub family. From the leaves of Camellia Sinensis and Camellia Assamica, numerous tea varieties are produced for the global market. The cultivation of the tea plant is mainly in the subtropical monsoon climate. Occurrence and … Tea (Medicinal Plant): Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Betaine is a quaternary ammonium compound with three methyl groups and is found in many plants. It serves as an excipient in numerous biological processes. Medicine uses betaine to treat heart disease and certain lipid metabolism disorders, among others. What is betaine? Betaine is a quaternary ammonium compound with the molecular formula C5H11NO2. A quaternary … Betaine: Function & Diseases
Products Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is contained in numerous multivitamin preparations, for example, in the form of tablets, capsules, effervescent tablets and as syrups. It is contained in both medicinal products and dietary supplements. Pantothenic acid is a component of the vitamin B complex. Structure and properties Pantothenic acid (C9H17NO5, Mr = 219.2 g/mol) is … Pantothenic Acid
Heart rate is the number of heartbeat cycles per minute, and a heartbeat cycle, also called cardiac action, includes the beating phases of systole and diastole. Systole refers to the contraction of the ventricles including blood ejection phase and diastole refers to the resting phase of the ventricles with simultaneous contraction of the atria and … Heart Rate: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Triglycerides represent triple esters of glycerol with fatty acids. They are used by many organisms to store energy. In the human organism, they are the main component of adipose tissue. What are triglycerides? Triglycerides contain three fatty acids esterified with glycerol in the molecule. Here, the prefix “tri” already indicates the number of fatty acid … Triglycerides: Function & Diseases
The citrate cycle is a cycle of biochemical reactions that serves to break down organic matter. The process is embedded in the overall metabolism and takes over about half of the energy production in it. If the citrate cycle is impaired, mitochondriopathy may be present. What is the citrate cycle? In living organisms whose cells … Citrates Cycle: Function, Role & Diseases
Gemfibrozil is a medical agent that belongs to the so-called fibrates. As such, gemfibrozil is administered to treat diseases as well as disorders of lipid metabolism. It can also be taken for dietary purposes. Through this, weight loss can be achieved. What is gemfibrozil? Gemfibrozil is an orally taken fibrate. The term fibrate covers various … Gemfibrozil: Effects, Uses & Risks
The medicinal plant Rang Jued is native to Thailand and Malaysia and has been cultivated there for many centuries. Even in our country, its detoxifying, anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effects are increasingly appreciated. In the form of tea, capsules or powder, baths, tinctures or poultices, the plant helps with many ailments: elevated cholesterol, liver disease, alcohol … Rank Jued: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Prostacyclin is a tissue hormone that belongs to the series 2 prostaglandins. The hormone is produced mainly in vascular endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells from arachidonic acid. It has a local vasodilatory effect, increases pain by sensitizing nociceptors, induces fever, and greatly inhibits platelet aggregation. What is prostacyclin? Prostacyclin, also known as prostaglandin l2 … Prostacyclin: Function & Diseases
Fatty acid synthesis involves the multistep synthesis of fatty acids for the purpose of energy storage in the organism. It represents only one part of fat metabolism, which in turn is integrated into overall metabolism. Under normal dietary conditions, fatty acid synthesis is of less importance to humans because the diet already contains fats. What … Fatty Acid Synthesis: Function, Role & Diseases
