Biotechnology Paper Biotechnology products are the yield of engineering labors that process biological material and agents to produce a modified biological substance. Examples of biotechnology drugs are monoclonal antibodies and recombinant DNA. Monoclonal antibodies are important reagents in the treatment and diagnosis of disease. They have been used for diagnosis of pregnancy‚ detection of presence and concentration of drugs in the blood‚ histocompatibility assay‚ and detecting shed tumor antigens
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Wound healing is the process of replacing or repairing damaged or devitalized cellular components and tissue. There are four recognized stages including hemostasis‚ inflammation‚ proliferation‚ and maturation or remodeling. These phases are widely overlapping and interconnected. The first stage‚ hemostasis begins immediately after injury. Platelets consolidate around the site and cytokines‚ hormones and and chemokines are released into the surrounding area. Epinephrine‚ norepinephrine‚ serotonin
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| Medical Codes | ICD-9-CM: | 463‚ 474‚ 474.0‚ 474.00‚ 474.01‚ 474.02‚ 474.1‚ 474.11‚ 474.12‚ 474.9 | Definition Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the fleshy tissues that lie on either side of the back of the mouth at the top of the throat (pharyngeal or palatine tonsils). These tissues contain cells that are useful in fighting infection. Inflammation of the tonsils can be caused by many contagious bacteria or viruses‚ including strains of streptococcus bacteria‚ adenovirus‚ influenza virus
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adults and patients with Crohn’s disease. Mechanism of action : Budesonide is an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that exhibits potent glucocorticoid activity and weak mineralocorticoid activity. The precise mechanism of corticosteroid actions on inflammation in asthma‚ Crohn’s disease‚ or ulcerative colitis is not
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Bellamya bengalensis (common name:burang) is distributed widely in southern Asia and India. The materia medica of India provides a great deal of information of the folklore practices and traditional aspects of therapeutically important natural products [21]. For instance‚ traditional Indian medicine‚ especially Siddha and Ayush medical preparations‚ the opercula of grastropods are used as an ingredient of combat different diseases [22]. Likewise‚ the traditional system of medicine the shells of mollasc
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that bone-chilling cold-water is actually quite good for your body‚ skin and mind. From burning fat to relieving depression‚ here’s why turning the water from hot to cold‚ at the end of your shower‚ can benefit you. Reduces post workout muscle inflammation An introduction to a new physical activity‚
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papular lesion that becomes painful bleeding ulcers with necrotic bases and ragged edges (Alfa 2005). Due to the presence of H. ducreyi in the body‚ the immune system signals lymphocytes‚ macrophages‚ and granulocytes‚ which in turn causes inflammation. Inflammation causes regional lymphadenitis in the sexually transmitted bacillus Chancroid (Rapini et al‚ 2007). H.
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toform increase rate of cell division due to injury or hormones. * reversible change of one type of cell into another type of cell that is metaplasia occurs due to chronic inflammation and irritation. * disordered cellular development often accompanied with hyperplasia and metaplasia is due to chronic inflammation and irritation and it is known as Dysplasia. Question1 Marks: 1 Case #1: A 4 year girl has a broken arm. After her cast is removed 6 weeks later‚ her healing arm is markedly
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Sjogren syndrome is a chronic‚ slowly progressive‚ inflammatory autoimmune disorder characterized by dryness of the mouth and eyes. This autoimmune illness features inflammation in the lacrimal and parotid glands. The inflammation in the lacrimal gland leads to decreased water production for tears‚ causing dry eyes. The inflammation in the parotid leads to decreased saliva production in the mouth‚ causing dry mouth and dry lips. The two distinct forms of Sjogren syndrome are primary and secondary
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professional for those who are experiencing symptoms. If left untreated‚ acid reflux may cause permanent problems that may require surgery to repair. 10. Injuries Injuries and trauma may cause difficult and painful breathing. This may lead to inflammation or wounds that cause painful sensations. Burning‚ congestion and coughing may be symptoms of previous injuries. Those that have experienced a major injury to the chest should speak with a medical professional. Serious medical concerns that are
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