Ascomycota is another name for tubular fungi, which come in very different forms. They are found in almost all habitats and their range moves from being very useful (for making food such as bread, beer, wine, etc.) to being valuable and tasty edible fungi (such as truffles and morels) to causing serious infectious diseases, such … Ascomycota: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
A temporary denture is referred to as a provisional restoration. It serves as a protection of the tooth until the final restoration. What is a temporary restoration? A temporary restoration is used to prepare dentures, inlays, crowns, bridges or implants. A temporary restoration is a dental prosthesis that is temporarily placed. In this way, the … Temporary: Applications & Health Benefits
Legionella are rod-shaped bacteria of the family Legionellaceae that are flagellated at one of the poles. The bacteria are nearly omnipresent and are found primarily in freshwater reservoirs, although they have also been detected in saltwater. They are the causative agents of Legionnaires’ disease (also known as legionellosis), which is associated with severe pneumonia, and … Legionella: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Introduction If our body’s own immune system recognizes foreign cells, it activates various mechanisms to protect against the mostly undesired invaders. Such a reaction is intentional if pathogens such as bacteria, viruses or fungi are involved. However, a rejection reaction is not desired in the case of organ transplantation. In the worst case, the foreign … Rejection reaction
Forecast The prognosis after organ transplantation promises a higher life expectancy than if the original, more and more functionless organ is left in place. About 60% of heart transplant patients live with the donor organ for more than ten years. Lung transplant patients also benefit from a higher life expectancy of several years. They often … Forecast | Rejection reaction
Rejection after kidney transplantation The acute rejection reaction after kidney transplantation is accompanied by typical symptoms that indicate a deterioration in kidney function and the activity of the body’s immune system. These include exhaustion, an increase in body temperature to over 37.5°C for several hours, loss of appetite, reduced urination and edema formation (water retention … Rejection after kidney transplantation | Rejection reaction
Rejection reaction after stem cell transplantation The most common complications after stem cell transplantation include infections caused by the immunosuppressive drugs and so-called graft-versus-host disease, in which immune cells of the donor are directed against the cells of the recipient. There is an increased risk, especially in the first year, especially in the first six … Rejection reaction after stem cell transplantation | Rejection reaction
A transdetermination in biology represents the reprogramming of a differentiated somatic cell. In general, the process of differentiation of somatic cells from the fertilized egg to the fully formed organism is irreversible. However, under certain conditions, a cell determined in its differentiation can be reprogrammed. What is transdetermination? In general, the process of differentiation of … Transdetermination: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
