Chemistry of Snake Venom Timothy Chapman Chemistry Accelerated Oct. 12‚ 2010 Snake venoms are something of an evolutionary marvel. Through minute mutations and changes‚ normal saliva has changed to the myriad of harmful enzymes‚ toxins‚ non-peptide organic substituents‚ small peptides‚ and inorganic and metal ions found in the venom of today’s snakes. In general‚ venom is defined as a simple to complex secretion produced in a specialized gland that is typically delivered via specialized envenomation
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There are COX enzyme isoforms include COX-1 and COX-2. (Figure 3.8) These enzymes originate from different genes and have distinct tissue-specific expressions and biologic functions. COX-1 is constitutively expressed in most tissues and believed to responsible for the production of prostanoids in homeostasis‚ such as gastric epithelial cytoprotection and renal blood flow maintenance. COX-2 expression is inducibly expressed only at marginal levels under condition in many tissues and is upregulated
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Name: Directions: Visit the main internet link http://www.babycenter.com/fetal-development-week-by-week to view the pregnancy video clips (or their individual links) to answer the related questions. Each video is approximately two minutes long. View Inside Pregnancy: Weeks 1-9 video at the following internet link below then complete the related questions. http://www.babycenter.com/fetal-development-images-3-weeks In the uterus the blastocyst cells are arranged into groupings: the
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Abstract For the amount of aspirin in a commercial tablet to be determined‚ different solutions of acetylsalicylic acid mixed with NaOH were created at different concentrations. All the different solutions were then analysed using Novaspec photometer‚ which allowed for a graph to be created and a line of best fit to be made. The amount of aspirin in a commercial tablet was found to be 350mg. Introduction The molecular formula for aspirin‚ also known as acetylsalicylic acid‚ is C9H8O4. It is most
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It is a potent inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis. The analgesic action of Indomethacin is due to a decrease in the production of prostaglandins that sensitizes nociceptors to inflammatory mediators such as bradykinin and 5-hydroxytryptamine. Indomethacin is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract almost completely after oral
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Periodontal disease has the potential to cause systemic effects‚ including preterm delivery and low birth weight; therefore‚ dental professionals must be aware of these risks in order to properly treat and educate pregnant women. This editorial will review the risks that the inflammation process imposes on a fetus. A healthy pregnancy is important not only for the mother’s health‚ but also for the baby’s health. As healthcare providers‚ dental hygienists have a responsibility to educate pregnant
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Keywords ABORTION ABORTION Miracle of life: The idea that life is wonderful‚ amazing or special. Blessing: The idea that God has favoured a couple with a child. Conception: When sperm meets egg. Viable: The point at which the foetus could survive if it were to be born Quality Of Life: A measure of fulfilment. Abortion: The deliberate termination of a pregnancy‚ usually before the foetus is 24 week and viable. Pro-Choice: In favour of women’s right to choose an abortion
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treatment of glaucoma. Clin Ophthalmol. 2014 Sep 26;8:1967-85. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S59162. eCollection 2014. Introduction: Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) is one of the major risk factor for the development and progression of glaucoma. Topical prostaglandins (PGs) that possess powerful ocular hypotensive effects are an important treatment option for glaucoma. Also in the European Glaucoma Society guideline‚ PGs/prostamides are approved as the first-line treatment for glaucoma because it possess IOP-lowering
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Analgesics (opioid and non-opioid)‚ topical anesthetics and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation were used to minimize perception of pain. Moreover‚ prostaglandins and mifepristone were used to soften and widen the cervical canal to allow easy and painless passage of the hysteroscope through the cervical canal. Studies examining the effectiveness of these treatments in relieving pain during office hysteroscopy
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Pharmaceuticals ERT Pharmaceuticals- Extended Response Task Table of Contents 1.0 ABSTRACT 3 2.0 INTRODUCTION 3 2.1 The background information of Aspirin 3 2.11 History 3 2.12 chemical structures 4 2.2 The background information of Acetaminophen 5 2.21 History 5 2.22 Chemical Structures 6 3.0 BODY 6 3.1 Synthesis 6 3.11 Synthesis of Aspirin 6 3.12 Synthesis of Acetaminophen 7 3.2 Mechanism of Action in Human Body 9 3.2.1 Pain as a warning system 9 3.2.2 Aspirin 9 3
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