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Big killer
Big killer In public health, a big killer is a disease or other major cause of loss of human life. For an alternative list, see List of causes of death by rate # World Health Organization deaths ## By disease, conditions - Ischaemic heart disease 7,208,000; 13% - Cerebrovascular disease 5,509,000; 10% - Lower respir...
Big killer Template:Mergeto In public health, a big killer is a disease or other major cause of loss of human life. For an alternative list, see List of causes of death by rate # World Health Organization deaths 2002 ## By disease, conditions - Ischaemic heart disease 7,208,000; 13% - Cerebrovascular disease 5,509,...
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Bimaristan
Bimaristan Bimaristan is a middle Persian and modern Persian (بیمارستان bīmārestān) word meaning hospital, with Bimar- meaning "sick" and -stan as location and place. In the medieval Islamic world, the word "Bimaristan" was used to indicate a hospital in the modern sense, an establishment where the ill were welcomed an...
Bimaristan Bimaristan is a middle Persian and modern Persian (بیمارستان bīmārestān) word meaning hospital, with Bimar- meaning "sick" and -stan as location and place. In the medieval Islamic world, the word "Bimaristan" was used to indicate a hospital in the modern sense, an establishment where the ill were welcomed a...
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Biogenesis
Biogenesis Biogenesis is the process of lifeforms producing other lifeforms, e.g. a spider lays eggs, which develop into spiders. The term is also used for the assertion that living matter can only be generated by other living matter, in contrast to the hypotheses of abiogenesis which hold that life can arise from non-...
Biogenesis Biogenesis is the process of lifeforms producing other lifeforms, e.g. a spider lays eggs, which develop into spiders. The term is also used for the assertion that living matter can only be generated by other living matter, in contrast to the hypotheses of abiogenesis which hold that life can arise from non...
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Biomimicry
Biomimicry Biomimicry (from bios, meaning life, and mimesis, meaning to imitate) is a relatively new science that studies nature, its models, systems, processes and elements and then imitates or takes creative inspiration from them to solve human problems sustainably. In her 1997 book, "Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired ...
Biomimicry Biomimicry (from bios, meaning life, and mimesis, meaning to imitate) is a relatively new science that studies nature, its models, systems, processes and elements and then imitates or takes creative inspiration from them to solve human problems sustainably. In her 1997 book, "Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired...
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Biophysics
Biophysics Biophysics (also biological physics) is an interdisciplinary science that employs and develops theories and methods of the physical sciences for the investigation of biological systems. Studies included under the umbrella of biophysics span all levels of biological organization, from the molecular scale to w...
Biophysics Editor-in-Chief: Robert G. Schwartz, M.D. [1], Piedmont Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, P.A.; Associate Editor-In-Chief: [2]Austin Schwartz, Department of Biophysics, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida Biophysics (also biological physics) is an interdisciplinary science that employs and de...
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Biopolymer
Biopolymer # Overview Biopolymers are a class of polymers produced by living organisms. Starch, proteins and peptides, DNA, and RNA are all examples of biopolymers, in which the monomer units, respectively, are sugars, amino acids, and nucleic acids. # Biopolymers versus polymers A major but defining difference bet...
Biopolymer # Overview Biopolymers are a class of polymers produced by living organisms. Starch, proteins and peptides, DNA, and RNA are all examples of biopolymers, in which the monomer units, respectively, are sugars, amino acids, and nucleic acids. # Biopolymers versus polymers A major but defining difference bet...
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Biosimilar
Biosimilar Biosimilars or Follow-on biologics are terms used to describe copies of innovator biopharmaceutical products. Unlike the more common "small-molecule" drugs, biologics generally exhibit high molecular complexity, and may be quite sensitive to manufacturing process changes. The follow-on manufacturer does not...
Biosimilar Biosimilars or Follow-on biologics are terms used to describe copies of innovator biopharmaceutical products. Unlike the more common "small-molecule" drugs, biologics generally exhibit high molecular complexity, and may be quite sensitive to manufacturing process changes. The follow-on manufacturer does no...
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Bipedalism
Bipedalism # Overview Bipedalism is standing, or moving for example by walking, running, or hopping, on two appendages (typically legs). An animal or machine that usually moves in a bipedal manner is known as a biped (/Template:IPA/), meaning "two feet" (Latin bi = two + ped = foot). # Overview ## Types of bipedal m...
Bipedalism # Overview Bipedalism is standing, or moving for example by walking, running, or hopping, on two appendages (typically legs). An animal or machine that usually moves in a bipedal manner is known as a biped (/Template:IPA/), meaning "two feet" (Latin bi = two + ped = foot). # Overview ## Types of bipedal m...
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Bipyridine
Bipyridine # Overview Bipyridines form a family of chemical compounds with the formula (C5H4N)2. They are derived by the coupling of two pyridine rings. Six isomers of bipyridine exist. Two isomers are prominent: 2,2'-bipyridine is a popular ligand in coordination chemistry and 4,4'-bipyridine is a precursor to the...
Bipyridine # Overview Bipyridines form a family of chemical compounds with the formula (C5H4N)2. They are derived by the coupling of two pyridine rings. Six isomers of bipyridine exist. Two isomers are prominent: 2,2'-bipyridine is a popular ligand in coordination chemistry and 4,4'-bipyridine is a precursor to the...
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Birth mass
Birth mass # Overview Birth mass is the mass of a baby at its birth. It has direct links with the gestational age at which the child was born and can be estimated during the pregnancy by measuring fundal height. A baby born within the normal range of mass for that gestational age is known as appropriate for gestationa...
Birth mass Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Birth mass is the mass of a baby at its birth. It has direct links with the gestational age at which the child was born and can be estimated during the pregnancy by measuring fundal height. A baby born within the normal range of mass for that ge...
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Birth rate
Birth rate In demography, natality, or rather the crude birth rate (CBR) of a population is the number of childbirths per 1,000 people per year. It can be mathematically represented by CBR = \frac{n}{p}{1000} where n is the number of childbirths in that year, and p is the current population. This figure is combined wi...
Birth rate In demography, natality, or rather the crude birth rate (CBR) of a population is the number of childbirths per 1,000 people per year. It can be mathematically represented by <math>CBR = \frac{n}{p}{1000}</math> where n is the number of childbirths in that year, and p is the current population. This figure ...
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Bisoprolol
Bisoprolol # Disclaimer WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an educational tool, not a tool for any form of healthcare delivery. The educational content on WikiDoc dr...
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Bitolterol
Bitolterol # Overview Bitolterol mesylate (Tornalate) is a β2-adrenergic receptor agonist used for the relief of bronchospasm in conditions such as asthma and COPD. In these disorders there is a narrowing of the airways (bronchi and their ramifications) that carry air to the lungs. Muscle spasm and inflammation withi...
Bitolterol Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Bitolterol mesylate (Tornalate) is a β2-adrenergic receptor agonist used for the relief of bronchospasm in conditions such as asthma[1][2] and COPD.[3][4][5] In these disorders there is a narrowing of the airways (bronchi and their ramification...
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Black body
Black body In physics, a black body is an idealized object that absorbs all electromagnetic radiation that falls on it. No electromagnetic radiation passes through it and none is reflected. Because no light (visible electromagnetic radiation) is reflected or transmitted, the object appears black when it is cold. Howev...
Black body In physics, a black body is an idealized object that absorbs all electromagnetic radiation that falls on it. No electromagnetic radiation passes through it and none is reflected. Because no light (visible electromagnetic radiation) is reflected or transmitted, the object appears black when it is cold. Howe...
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Blindsight
Blindsight # Overview Blindsight is a phenomenon in which people who are perceptually blind in a certain area of their visual field demonstrate some response to visual stimuli, without any qualitative experience ('qualia'). In Type 1 blindsight subjects have no awareness whatsoever of any stimuli, but yet are able to ...
Blindsight Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Blindsight is a phenomenon in which people who are perceptually blind in a certain area of their visual field demonstrate some response to visual stimuli, without any qualitative experience ('qualia'). In Type 1 blindsight subjects have no aware...
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Blood bank
Blood bank A blood bank is a cache or bank of blood or blood components, gathered as a result of blood donation, stored and preserved for later use in blood transfusions. An early development leading to the establishment of blood banks occurred in 1915, when Richard Lewison of Mount Sinai Hospital, New York initiated t...
Blood bank Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] A blood bank is a cache or bank of blood or blood components, gathered as a result of blood donation, stored and preserved for later use in blood transfusions. An early development leading to the establishment of blood banks occurred in 1915, when Richard L...
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Blood cell
Blood cell # Overview A blood cell (also called blood corpuscle) is any cell of any type normally found in blood. In mammals, these fall into three general categories: - Red blood cells - White blood cells - Platelets Together, these three kinds of blood cells sum up for a total 45% of blood tissue (55% is plasma). ...
Blood cell Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview A blood cell (also called blood corpuscle) is any cell of any type normally found in blood. In mammals, these fall into three general categories: - Red blood cells - White blood cells - Platelets Together, these three kinds of blood cells sum u...
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Hematology
Hematology # Overview Hematology (American English) or haematology (British English) is the branch of biology (physiology), pathology, clinical laboratory, internal medicine, and pediatrics that is concerned with the study of blood, the blood-forming organs, and blood diseases. Hematology includes the study of etiolo...
Hematology Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Editor-In-Chief: Robert Killeen, MD Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2] # Overview Hematology (American English) or haematology (British English) is the branch of biology (physiology), pathology, clinical laboratory, internal medicine,...
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Blood film
Blood film A blood film or peripheral blood smear is a slide made from a drop of blood, that allows the cells to be examined microscopically. Blood films are usually done to investigate hematological problems (disorders of the blood itself) and, occasionally, to look for parasites within the blood such as malaria and f...
Blood film Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] A blood film or peripheral blood smear is a slide made from a drop of blood, that allows the cells to be examined microscopically. Blood films are usually done to investigate hematological problems (disorders of the blood itself) and, occasionally, to look ...
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Blood flow
Blood flow # Overview - Blood flow is the flow of blood in the cardiovascular system. - The discovery that blood flows is attributed to William Harvey. - The flow in healthy vessels is generally laminar, however in diseased (e.g. atherosclerotic) arteries the flow may be transitional or turbulent. # Factors Affecting...
Blood flow Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Assistant Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rim Halaby # Overview - Blood flow is the flow of blood in the cardiovascular system. - The discovery that blood flows is attributed to William Harvey. - The flow in healthy vessels is generally laminar, however in diseased (...
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Blood type
Blood type A blood type (also called a blood group) is a classification of blood based on the presence or absence of inherited antigenic substances on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs). These antigens may be proteins, carbohydrates, glycoproteins or glycolipids, depending on the blood group system, and some of the...
Blood type Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2] A blood type (also called a blood group) is a classification of blood based on the presence or absence of inherited antigenic substances on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs). These antigens may be proteins, carbohydrates, glycoproteins or glycolipids, ...
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Blood test
Blood test # Overview Blood tests are laboratory tests done on blood to gain an appreciation of disease states and the function of organs. Since blood flows throughout the body, acting as a medium for providing oxygen and other nutrients, and drawing waste products back to the excretory systems for disposal, the state...
Blood test Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Blood tests are laboratory tests done on blood to gain an appreciation of disease states and the function of organs. Since blood flows throughout the body, acting as a medium for providing oxygen and other nutrients, and drawing waste products b...
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Boceprevir
Boceprevir # Disclaimer WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an educational tool, not a tool for any form of healthcare delivery. The educational content on WikiDoc dr...
Boceprevir Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Alberto Plate [2] # Disclaimer WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an ed...
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Human body
Human body # Overview The human body is the entire physical structure of a human organism. The human body consists of a head, neck, torso, two arms and two legs. The average height of an adult human is about 1.6 m (5 to 6 feet) tall. This size is largely determined by genes. Body type and body composition are influenc...
Human body Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The human body is the entire physical structure of a human organism. The human body consists of a head, neck, torso, two arms and two legs. The average height of an adult human is about 1.6 m (5 to 6 feet) tall. This size is largely determined b...
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Body image
Body image Body image is a term which may refer to our perceptions of our own physical appearance, or our internal sense of having a body which is constructed by the brain. Essentially a person's body image is how they perceive their exterior to look, and in many cases this can be dramatically different to how they ac...
Body image Body image is a term which may refer to our perceptions of our own physical appearance, or our internal sense of having a body which is constructed by the brain. Essentially a person's body image is how they perceive their exterior to look, and in many cases this can be dramatically different to how they a...
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Body water
Body water A significant fraction of the human body is water. This body water is distributed in different compartments in the body. Lean muscle tissue contains about 75% water. Blood contains 83% water, body fat contains 25% water and bone has 22% water. In diseased states where body water is affected, the compartment ...
Body water A significant fraction of the human body is water. This body water is distributed in different compartments in the body. Lean muscle tissue contains about 75% water. Blood contains 83% water, body fat contains 25% water and bone has 22% water. In diseased states where body water is affected, the compartment...
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Bohr model
Bohr model In atomic physics, the Bohr model created by Niels Bohr depicts the atom as a small, positively charged nucleus surrounded by electrons that travel in circular orbits around the nucleus — similar in structure to the solar system, but with electrostatic forces providing attraction, rather than gravity. This w...
Bohr model In atomic physics, the Bohr model created by Niels Bohr depicts the atom as a small, positively charged nucleus surrounded by electrons that travel in circular orbits around the nucleus — similar in structure to the solar system, but with electrostatic forces providing attraction, rather than gravity. This ...
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Bonesetter
Bonesetter A bonesetter is a practitioner of joint manipulation. Before the advent of chiropractors, osteopaths and physical therapists, bonesetters were the main providers of this type of treatment in the world. Bonesetters would also reduce joint dislocations and 're-set' bone fractures. The original spinal adjustmen...
Bonesetter A bonesetter is a practitioner of joint manipulation. Before the advent of chiropractors, osteopaths and physical therapists, bonesetters were the main providers of this type of treatment in the world. Bonesetters would also reduce joint dislocations and 're-set' bone fractures. The original spinal adjustme...
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Borg score
Borg score Synonyms and keywords: Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion; rating of perceived exertion; RPE # Overview The Borg score is a way of measuring physical activity intensity level. Perceived exertion is how hard you feel like your body is working. It is based on the physical sensations a person experiences during...
Borg score Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Synonyms and keywords: Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion; rating of perceived exertion; RPE # Overview The Borg score is a way of measuring physical activity intensity level. Perceived exertion is how hard you feel like your body is working. It is based on...
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Boric acid
Boric acid # Overview Boric acid, also called boracic acid or orthoboric acid or Acidum Boricum, is a mild acid often used as an antiseptic, insecticide, flame retardant, in nuclear power plants to control the fission rate of uranium, and as a precursor of other chemical compounds. It exists in the form of colorless c...
Boric acid Template:Chembox new Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Boric acid, also called boracic acid or orthoboric acid or Acidum Boricum, is a mild acid often used as an antiseptic, insecticide, flame retardant, in nuclear power plants to control the fission rate of uranium, and as a pr...
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Bortezomib
Bortezomib # Disclaimer WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an educational tool, not a tool for any form of healthcare delivery. The educational content on WikiDoc dr...
Bortezomib Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]; Aparna Vuppala, M.B.B.S. [3] # Disclaimer WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. ...
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Defecation
Defecation # Overview Defecation is the act or process by which organisms eliminate solid or semisolid waste material (feces) from the digestive tract via the anus. Humans expel feces with a frequency varying from a few times daily to a few times weekly; sloths can go a week without expelling. Waves of muscular contr...
Defecation # Overview Defecation is the act or process by which organisms eliminate solid or semisolid waste material (feces) from the digestive tract via the anus. Humans expel feces with a frequency varying from a few times daily to a few times weekly; sloths can go a week without expelling. Waves of muscular contr...
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Brad Cohen
Brad Cohen Brad Cohen is a motivational speaker and an award-winning teacher and author. He has a severe case of Tourette syndrome, described in his book, Front of the Class: How Tourette Syndrome Made Me the Teacher I Never Had. During his childhood, he was accused of being a troublemaker in school and was unfairly p...
Brad Cohen Brad Cohen is a motivational speaker and an award-winning teacher and author. He has a severe case of Tourette syndrome, described in his book, Front of the Class: How Tourette Syndrome Made Me the Teacher I Never Had. During his childhood, he was accused of being a troublemaker in school and was unfairly ...
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Bradykinin
Bradykinin Bradykinin is an inflammatory mediator. It is a peptide that causes blood vessels to dilate (enlarge), and therefore causes blood pressure to fall. A class of drugs called ACE inhibitors, which are used to lower blood pressure, increase bradykinin (by inhibiting its degradation), further lowering blood press...
Bradykinin Bradykinin is an inflammatory mediator. It is a peptide that causes blood vessels to dilate (enlarge), and therefore causes blood pressure to fall. A class of drugs called ACE inhibitors, which are used to lower blood pressure, increase bradykinin (by inhibiting its degradation), further lowering blood pres...
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Bragg peak
Bragg peak # Overview The Bragg curve plots the energy loss of ionizing radiation during its travel through matter. For protons, α-rays, and other ion rays, there is a pronounced peak in the curve immediately before the particles come to rest. This is called Bragg peak, for William Henry Bragg who discovered it in 190...
Bragg peak # Overview The Bragg curve plots the energy loss of ionizing radiation during its travel through matter. For protons, α-rays, and other ion rays, there is a pronounced peak in the curve immediately before the particles come to rest. This is called Bragg peak, for William Henry Bragg who discovered it in 190...
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Bretazenil
Bretazenil Bretazenil is an anxiolytic drug which is derived from the benzodiazepine family, and was invented in 1988. It is most closely related in structure to the benzodiazepine antagonist flumazenil, although its effects are somewhat different. Bretazenil was originally developed as an anti-anxiety drug, but never ...
Bretazenil Bretazenil is an anxiolytic drug which is derived from the benzodiazepine family, and was invented in 1988. It is most closely related in structure to the benzodiazepine antagonist flumazenil, although its effects are somewhat different. Bretazenil was originally developed as an anti-anxiety drug, but never...
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Brevetoxin
Brevetoxin Brevetoxin, or brevetoxins, are a suite of cyclic polyether compounds produced naturally by a species of dinoflagellate known as Karenia brevis. Brevetoxins are neurotoxins that bind to voltage-gated sodium channels in nerve cells, leading to disruption of normal neurological processes and causing the illne...
Brevetoxin Brevetoxin, or brevetoxins, are a suite of cyclic polyether compounds produced naturally by a species of dinoflagellate known as Karenia brevis. Brevetoxins are neurotoxins that bind to voltage-gated sodium channels in nerve cells, leading to disruption of normal neurological processes and causing the illn...
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Brigatinib
Brigatinib # Disclaimer WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an educational tool, not a tool for any form of healthcare delivery. The educational content on WikiDoc dr...
Brigatinib Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yashasvi Aryaputra[2], Anmol Pitliya, M.B.B.S. M.D.[3] # Disclaimer WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare pro...
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Ticagrelor
Ticagrelor Synonyms / Brand Names: Brilinta # Disclaimer WikiDoc Drug Project is a constellation of drug information for healthcare providers and patients vigorously vetted on the basis of FDA package insert, MedlinePlus, Practice Guidelines, Scientific Statements, and scholarly medical literature. The information pr...
Ticagrelor Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]; Ammu Susheela, M.D. [3] Synonyms / Brand Names: Brilinta # Disclaimer WikiDoc Drug Project is a constellation of drug information for healthcare providers and patients vigorously vetted on the basis of F...
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Vicia faba
Vicia faba # Overview Vicia faba, the broad bean, fava bean, faba bean, horse bean, field bean, tic bean is a species of bean (Fabaceae) native to north Africa and southwest Asia, and extensively cultivated elsewhere. Although usually classified in the same genus Vicia as the vetches, some botanists treat it in a sepa...
Vicia faba # Overview Vicia faba, the broad bean, fava bean, faba bean, horse bean, field bean, tic bean is a species of bean (Fabaceae) native to north Africa and southwest Asia, and extensively cultivated elsewhere. Although usually classified in the same genus Vicia as the vetches, some botanists treat it in a sepa...
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Brodalumab
Brodalumab # Disclaimer WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an educational tool, not a tool for any form of healthcare delivery. The educational content on WikiDoc dr...
Brodalumab Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yashasvi Aryaputra[2], Anmol Pitliya, M.B.B.S. M.D.[3] # Disclaimer WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare pro...
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Bromazepam
Bromazepam # Overview Bromazepam (marketed under brand names Calmepam, Compendium, Creosedin, Durazanil, Lectopam, Lexaurin, Lexilium, Lexomil, Lexotan, Lexotanil, Normoc, Novepam, Somalium) is a drug which is a benzodiazepine derivative. It has sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. ...
Bromazepam # Overview Bromazepam (marketed under brand names Calmepam, Compendium, Creosedin, Durazanil, Lectopam, Lexaurin, Lexilium, Lexomil, Lexotan, Lexotanil, Normoc, Novepam, Somalium)[1] is a drug which is a benzodiazepine derivative. It has sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic and skeletal muscle relaxant properties...
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Bromhexine
Bromhexine # Overview Bromhexine is a mucolytic (expectorant) agent used in the treatment of respiratory disorders associated with viscid or excessive mucus. In addition, bromhexine has antioxidant properties. # Function Bromhexine is intended to support the body's mechanisms for clearing mucus from the respiratory ...
Bromhexine Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Bromhexine is a mucolytic (expectorant) agent used in the treatment of respiratory disorders associated with viscid or excessive mucus. In addition, bromhexine has antioxidant properties.[1] # Function Bromhexine is intended to support the bod...
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Bromopride
Bromopride # Overview Bromopride (INN) is a dopamine antagonist with prokinetic properties widely used as an antiemetic, closely related to metoclopramide. It is not available in the United States. Bromopride appears to be safe and effective for use in pregnancy. # Indications Bromopride is indicated in the treatment...
Bromopride Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Bromopride (INN) is a dopamine antagonist with prokinetic properties widely used as an antiemetic, closely related to metoclopramide. It is not available in the United States. Bromopride appears to be safe and effective for use in pregnancy.[1] ...
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Bronchiole
Bronchiole # Overview The bronchioles are the first airway branches that no longer contain cartilage. They are branches of the bronchi, and are smaller than one millimeter in diameter. There are no glands or cartilage in any of the bronchioles, and the epithelial cells become more cuboidal in shape. The bronchioles t...
Bronchiole Template:Infobox Anatomy Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The bronchioles are the first airway branches that no longer contain cartilage. They are branches of the bronchi, and are smaller than one millimeter in diameter. There are no glands or cartilage in any of the bronchiol...
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Brotizolam
Brotizolam # Overview Brotizolam (marketed under brand name Lendormin) is a drug which is thienobenzodiazepine (a benzodiazepine derivative). It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties, and is considered to be similar in effect to short-acting benzodiazepines such as tria...
Brotizolam Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Brotizolam (marketed under brand name Lendormin) is a drug which is thienobenzodiazepine (a benzodiazepine derivative). It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties, and is considered to be similar in...
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BrownBoost
BrownBoost BrownBoost is a boosting algorithm that is robust to noisy datasets. BrownBoost is an adaptive version of the boost by majority algorithm. As is true for all boosting algorithms, BrownBoost is used in conjunction with other machine learning methods. BrownBoost was introduced by Yoav Freund. # Motivation ...
BrownBoost BrownBoost is a boosting algorithm that is robust to noisy datasets. BrownBoost is an adaptive version of the boost by majority algorithm. As is true for all boosting algorithms, BrownBoost is used in conjunction with other machine learning methods. BrownBoost was introduced by Yoav Freund.[1] # Motivat...
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Brugmansia
Brugmansia Brugmansia is a genus of six species of flowering plants in the family Solanaceae, native to subtropical regions of South America, along the Andes from Colombia to northern Chile, and also in southeastern Brazil. They are known as Angel's Trumpets, sharing that name with the closely related genus Datura. The...
Brugmansia Brugmansia is a genus of six species of flowering plants in the family Solanaceae, native to subtropical regions of South America, along the Andes from Colombia to northern Chile, and also in southeastern Brazil. They are known as Angel's Trumpets, sharing that name with the closely related genus Datura. Th...
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Bryostatin
Bryostatin # Overview Bryostatins are a group of macrocyclic lactones first discovered in the late 1960s in a species of bryozoan, Bugula neritina. Believed to be produced by symbiont bacteria to protect the bryozoan larva from predation, they have cytotoxic properties and are under investigation as anti-cancer agents...
Bryostatin # Overview Bryostatins are a group of macrocyclic lactones first discovered in the late 1960s in a species of bryozoan, Bugula neritina. Believed to be produced by symbiont bacteria to protect the bryozoan larva from predation, they have cytotoxic properties and are under investigation as anti-cancer agents...
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Bufanolide
Bufanolide Bufanolides (bū-fan′ō-līd) are a type of steroids. Bufanolides are found mostly as cardiac glycoside aglycones, meaning that bufanolides are bound with sugars to form glycosides (specifically, cardiac glycosides). Bufanolides are toxic, both as steroids and glycoside aglycones. # Etymology Supposedly, the t...
Bufanolide Bufanolides (bū-fan′ō-līd) are a type of steroids. Bufanolides are found mostly as cardiac glycoside aglycones, meaning that bufanolides are bound with sugars to form glycosides (specifically, cardiac glycosides). Bufanolides are toxic, both as steroids and glycoside aglycones. # Etymology Supposedly, the ...
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Buffy coat
Buffy coat The buffy coat is the fraction of an anticoagulated blood sample after centrifugation that contains most of the white blood cells. # Description After centrifugation, one can distinguish a layer of clear fluid (the plasma), a layer of red fluid containing most of the red blood cells, and a thin layer in bet...
Buffy coat Template:WikiDoc Cardiology News Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The buffy coat is the fraction of an anticoagulated blood sample after centrifugation that contains most of the white blood cells. # Description After centrifugation, one can distinguish a layer of clear fluid (the plasma),...
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Bupranolol
Bupranolol # Overview Bupranolol is a non-selective beta blocker without intrinsic sympathomimetic activity (ISA), but with strong membrane stabilizing activity. Its potency is similar to propranolol. # Uses and Dosage Like other beta blockers, oral bupranolol can be used to treat hypertension and tachycardia. The in...
Bupranolol Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Bupranolol is a non-selective beta blocker without intrinsic sympathomimetic activity (ISA), but with strong membrane stabilizing activity. Its potency is similar to propranolol. # Uses and Dosage Like other beta blockers, oral bupranolol can b...
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Lesser sac
Lesser sac The lesser sac, also known as the omental bursa, is the cavity in the abdomen that is formed by the lesser and greater omentum. Usually found in mammals, it is connected with the greater sac via the epiploic foramen (also known as the Foramen of Winslow). In mammals, it is not uncommon for the lesser sac t...
Lesser sac Template:Infobox Anatomy The lesser sac, also known as the omental bursa, is the cavity in the abdomen that is formed by the lesser and greater omentum. Usually found in mammals, it is connected with the greater sac via the epiploic foramen (also known as the Foramen of Winslow). In mammals, it is not unc...
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Butalbital
Butalbital # Disclaimer WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an educational tool, not a tool for any form of healthcare delivery. The educational content on WikiDoc dr...
Butalbital Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aparna Vuppala, M.B.B.S. [2] # Disclaimer WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended ...
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Butenafine
Butenafine # Disclaimer WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an educational tool, not a tool for any form of healthcare delivery. The educational content on WikiDoc dr...
Butenafine Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2] # Disclaimer WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be...
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Malar rash
Malar rash Malar rash, also called butterfly rash, is a medical sign consisting of a characteristic form of facial rash. It is often seen in Lupus erythematosus. Malar is the Latin for "cheek". The malar rash of lupus is red or purplish and mildly scaly. Characteristically, it has the shape of a butterfly and involves...
Malar rash Template:Search infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Malar rash, also called butterfly rash, is a medical sign consisting of a characteristic form of facial rash. It is often seen in Lupus erythematosus. Malar is the Latin for "cheek". The malar rash of lupus is red or purplish and mil...
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By-product
By-product A by-product is a secondary or incidental product deriving from a manufacturing process, a chemical reaction or a biochemical pathway, and is not the primary product or service being produced. A by-product can be useful and marketable, or it can have severe ecological consequences. # Major by-products ## ...
By-product A by-product is a secondary or incidental product deriving from a manufacturing process, a chemical reaction or a biochemical pathway, and is not the primary product or service being produced. A by-product can be useful and marketable, or it can have severe ecological consequences. # Major by-products ##...
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C-terminus
C-terminus The C-terminus (also known as the carboxyl-terminus, carboxy-terminus, C-terminal end, or COOH-terminus) of a protein or polypeptide is the end of the amino acid chain terminated by a free carboxyl group (-COOH). The convention for writing peptide sequences is to put the C-terminal end on the right and write...
C-terminus Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The C-terminus (also known as the carboxyl-terminus, carboxy-terminus, C-terminal end, or COOH-terminus) of a protein or polypeptide is the end of the amino acid chain terminated by a free carboxyl group (-COOH). The convention for writing peptide sequences...
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C. R. Bard
C. R. Bard C. R. Bard, Inc. (Template:Nyse) is one of the large S&P 500 companies of the United States, a surgical specialties and hospital medical device manufacturer in Murray Hill, New Jersey. It is named after its founder, who sold the company within only a few years of its founding. In later decades it grew to its...
C. R. Bard Template:Infobox Company C. R. Bard, Inc. (Template:Nyse) is one of the large S&P 500 companies of the United States, a surgical specialties and hospital medical device manufacturer in Murray Hill, New Jersey. It is named after its founder, who sold the company within only a few years of its founding. In la...
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C8 complex
C8 complex Complement component 8 is a protein involved in the complement system. It is part of the membrane attack complex (MAC). A hereditary deficiency of C8 can result in increased susceptibility to Neisseria infections, such as meningitis and gonorrhea. # Structure C8 is a heterotrimer; it consists of three diffe...
C8 complex Complement component 8 is a protein involved in the complement system. It is part of the membrane attack complex (MAC). A hereditary deficiency of C8 can result in increased susceptibility to Neisseria infections, such as meningitis and gonorrhea. # Structure C8 is a heterotrimer; it consists of three diff...
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CA1 (gene)
CA1 (gene) Carbonic anhydrase 1 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the CA1 gene. Carbonic anhydrases (CAs) are a large family of zinc metalloenzymes that catalyze the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide. They participate in a variety of biological processes, including cellular respiration, calcification, aci...
CA1 (gene) Carbonic anhydrase 1 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the CA1 gene.[1][2] Carbonic anhydrases (CAs) are a large family of zinc metalloenzymes that catalyze the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide. They participate in a variety of biological processes, including cellular respiration, calcificati...
https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CA1_(gene)
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CARE Trial
CARE Trial # Objective To assess if pravastatin would reduce the sum of fatal coronary artery disease (CAD) and nonfatal myocardial infarction (MI) in patients who had a previous MI and a total cholesterol value < 240 mg/dl. # Methods Cholesterol and Recurrent Events trial was a double blinded, randomized study where...
CARE Trial Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Click here to download slides for CARE Trial. # Objective To assess if pravastatin would reduce the sum of fatal coronary artery disease (CAD) and nonfatal myocardial infarction (MI) in patients who had a previous MI and a total cholesterol value < 240 mg/...
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Caspase 10
Caspase 10 Caspase-10 is an enzyme that, in humans, is encoded by the CASP10 gene. This gene encodes a protein that is a member of the cysteine-aspartic acid protease (caspase) family. Sequential activation of caspases plays a central role in the execution-phase of cell apoptosis. Caspases exist as inactive proenzymes ...
Caspase 10 Caspase-10 is an enzyme that, in humans, is encoded by the CASP10 gene.[1] This gene encodes a protein that is a member of the cysteine-aspartic acid protease (caspase) family. Sequential activation of caspases plays a central role in the execution-phase of cell apoptosis. Caspases exist as inactive proenzy...
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Caveolin 1
Caveolin 1 Caveolin-1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CAV1 gene. # Function The scaffolding protein encoded by this gene is the main component of the caveolae plasma membranes found in most cell types. The protein links integrin subunits to the tyrosine kinase FYN, an initiating step in coupling integrin...
Caveolin 1 Caveolin-1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CAV1 gene.[1] # Function The scaffolding protein encoded by this gene is the main component of the caveolae plasma membranes found in most cell types. The protein links integrin subunits to the tyrosine kinase FYN, an initiating step in coupling inte...
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CBL (gene)
CBL (gene) Cbl (named after Casitas B-lineage Lymphoma) is a mammalian gene encoding the protein CBL which is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase involved in cell signalling and protein ubiquitination. Mutations to this gene have been implicated in a number of human cancers, particularly acute myeloid leukaemia. # Discover...
CBL (gene) Cbl (named after Casitas B-lineage Lymphoma) is a mammalian gene encoding the protein CBL which is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase involved in cell signalling and protein ubiquitination. Mutations to this gene have been implicated in a number of human cancers, particularly acute myeloid leukaemia.[1] # Disc...
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CCS (gene)
CCS (gene) Copper chaperone for superoxide dismutase is a metalloprotein that is responsible for the delivery of Cu to superoxide dismutase (SOD1). CCS is a 54kDa protein that is present in mammals and most eukaryotes including yeast. The structure of CCS is composed of three distinct domains that are necessary for its...
CCS (gene) Copper chaperone for superoxide dismutase is a metalloprotein that is responsible for the delivery of Cu to superoxide dismutase (SOD1).[1] CCS is a 54kDa protein that is present in mammals and most eukaryotes including yeast. The structure of CCS is composed of three distinct domains that are necessary for...
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Neprilysin
Neprilysin Neprilysin (/ˌnɛprɪˈlaɪsɪn/), also known as membrane metallo-endopeptidase (MME), neutral endopeptidase (NEP), cluster of differentiation 10 (CD10), and common acute lymphoblastic leukemia antigen (CALLA) is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the MME gene. Neprilysin is a zinc-dependent metalloprotease t...
Neprilysin Neprilysin (/ˌnɛprɪˈlaɪsɪn/), also known as membrane metallo-endopeptidase (MME), neutral endopeptidase (NEP), cluster of differentiation 10 (CD10), and common acute lymphoblastic leukemia antigen (CALLA) is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the MME gene. Neprilysin is a zinc-dependent metalloprotease ...
https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CD10
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Syndecan 1
Syndecan 1 Syndecan 1 is a protein which in humans is encoded by the SDC1 gene. # Function The protein encoded by this gene is a transmembrane (type I) heparan sulfate proteoglycan and is a member of the syndecan proteoglycan family. The syndecans mediate cell binding, cell signaling, and cytoskeletal organization and...
Syndecan 1 Syndecan 1 is a protein which in humans is encoded by the SDC1 gene.[1][2] # Function The protein encoded by this gene is a transmembrane (type I) heparan sulfate proteoglycan and is a member of the syndecan proteoglycan family. The syndecans mediate cell binding, cell signaling, and cytoskeletal organizat...
https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CD138
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Fas ligand
Fas ligand Fas ligand (FasL or CD95L) is a type-II transmembrane protein that belongs to the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) family. Its binding with its receptor induces apoptosis. Fas ligand/receptor interactions play an important role in the regulation of the immune system and the progression of cancer. # Structure Fas...
Fas ligand Fas ligand (FasL or CD95L) is a type-II transmembrane protein that belongs to the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) family. Its binding with its receptor induces apoptosis. Fas ligand/receptor interactions play an important role in the regulation of the immune system and the progression of cancer. # Structure Fa...
https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CD95_antigen
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Citicoline
Citicoline # Overview Citicoline (INN), also known as cytidine diphosphate-choline (CDP-Choline) & cytidine 5'-diphosphocholine is a psychostimulant/nootropic. It is an intermediate in the generation of phosphatidylcholine from choline. Studies suggest that CDP-choline supplements increase dopamine receptor densities,...
Citicoline Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Citicoline (INN), also known as cytidine diphosphate-choline (CDP-Choline) & cytidine 5'-diphosphocholine is a psychostimulant/nootropic. It is an intermediate in the generation of phosphatidylcholine from choline. Studies suggest that CDP-choli...
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Chimerin 1
Chimerin 1 Chimerin 1, (CHN1) also known as alpha-1-chimerin, n-chimerin is a protein which in humans is encoded by the CHN1 gene. Chimerin 1 is a GTPase activating protein specific for RAC GTP-binding proteins. It is expressed primarily in the brain and may be involved in signal transduction. This gene encodes GTPase-...
Chimerin 1 Chimerin 1, (CHN1) also known as alpha-1-chimerin, n-chimerin is a protein which in humans is encoded by the CHN1 gene.[2][3] Chimerin 1 is a GTPase activating protein specific for RAC GTP-binding proteins. It is expressed primarily in the brain and may be involved in signal transduction. This gene encodes ...
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CKB (gene)
CKB (gene) Brain-type creatine kinase also known as CK-BB is a creatine kinase that in humans is encoded by the CKB gene. # Function The protein encoded by this gene, CK-BB, consists of a homodimer of two identical brain-type CK-B subunits. BB-CK is a cytoplasmic enzyme involved in cellular energy homeostasis, with ce...
CKB (gene) Brain-type creatine kinase also known as CK-BB is a creatine kinase that in humans is encoded by the CKB gene.[1] # Function The protein encoded by this gene, CK-BB, consists of a homodimer of two identical brain-type CK-B subunits. BB-CK is a cytoplasmic enzyme involved in cellular energy homeostasis, wit...
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CKM (gene)
CKM (gene) Creatine kinase, muscle also known as CKM is a creatine kinase that in humans is encoded by the CKM gene. # Structure In the figure to the right, the crystal structure of the muscle-type M-CK monomer is shown. In vivo, two such monomers arrange symmetrically to form the active MM-CK enzyme. # Function The...
CKM (gene) Creatine kinase, muscle also known as CKM is a creatine kinase that in humans is encoded by the CKM gene.[1] # Structure In the figure to the right, the crystal structure of the muscle-type M-CK monomer is shown. In vivo, two such monomers arrange symmetrically to form the active MM-CK enzyme. # Function...
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CLAS Trial
CLAS Trial # Objective To determine whether combined therapy with the lipid lowering agents colestipol hydrochloride (30g daily) plus niacin (3-12g daily) would produce significant change in coronary, carotid, and femoral artery atherosclerosis and coronary bypass graft lesions as determined by angiography. Also, to ...
CLAS Trial Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Objective To determine whether combined therapy with the lipid lowering agents colestipol hydrochloride (30g daily) plus niacin (3-12g daily) would produce significant change in coronary, carotid, and femoral artery atherosclerosis and coronary bypass gr...
https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CLAS_Trial
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Calponin 2
Calponin 2 Calponin 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CNN2 gene. The CNN2 gene is located at 19p13.3 in the human chromosomal genome, encoding the protein calponin 2. Calponin 2 is one of the three isoforms of calponin and an actin filament-associated regulatory protein with wide tissue distributions. Hum...
Calponin 2 Calponin 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CNN2 gene. The CNN2 gene is located at 19p13.3 in the human chromosomal genome,[1] encoding the protein calponin 2. Calponin 2 is one of the three isoforms of calponin and an actin filament-associated regulatory protein with wide tissue distributions....
https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CNN2
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CNO (gene)
CNO (gene) Protein cappuccino homolog is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CNO gene. This intronless gene encodes a protein that may play a role in organelle biogenesis associated with melanosomes, platelet dense granules, and lysosomes. A similar protein in mouse is a component of a protein complex termed bio...
CNO (gene) Protein cappuccino homolog is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CNO gene.[1][2][3] This intronless gene encodes a protein that may play a role in organelle biogenesis associated with melanosomes, platelet dense granules, and lysosomes. A similar protein in mouse is a component of a protein complex ...
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Depressant
Depressant # Overview A depressant, referred to in slang as a "downer," is a chemical agent that diminishes the function or activity of a specific part of the body (see also sedative). The term is especially used with regard to the central nervous system (CNS). Alcohol (consumed in alcoholic beverages) is the most obv...
Depressant Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview A depressant, referred to in slang as a "downer," is a chemical agent that diminishes the function or activity of a specific part of the body (see also sedative). The term is especially used with regard to the central nervous system (CNS). Alcoh...
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CO2 sensor
CO2 sensor # Overview A CO2 sensor is an instrument for the measurement of carbon dioxide gas. The most common principles for CO2 sensors are infrared gas sensors (NDIR) and chemical gas sensors. # Nondispersive Infrared (NDIR) CO2 Sensors NDIR sensors are the simplest of the spectroscopic sensors. The key components...
CO2 sensor # Overview A CO2 sensor is an instrument for the measurement of carbon dioxide gas. The most common principles for CO2 sensors are infrared gas sensors (NDIR) and chemical gas sensors. # Nondispersive Infrared (NDIR) CO2 Sensors NDIR sensors are the simplest of the spectroscopic sensors.[citation needed] T...
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Calcinosis
Calcinosis Calcinosis is the formation of calcium deposits in any soft tissue. # Types ## Dystrophic calcification The most common type of calcinosis is dystrophic calcification. This type of calcification can occur as a response to any soft tissue damage, including that involved in implantation of medical devices. ...
Calcinosis Calcinosis is the formation of calcium deposits in any soft tissue. # Types ## Dystrophic calcification The most common type of calcinosis is dystrophic calcification. This type of calcification can occur as a response to any soft tissue damage, including that involved in implantation of medical devices....
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Calcitonin
Calcitonin Calcitonin (also known as thyrocalcitonin) is a 32-amino acid linear polypeptide hormone that is produced in humans primarily by the parafollicular cells (also known as C-cells) of the thyroid gland, and in many other animals in the ultimopharyngeal body. It acts to reduce blood calcium (Ca2+), opposing the ...
Calcitonin Calcitonin (also known as thyrocalcitonin) is a 32-amino acid linear polypeptide hormone that is produced in humans primarily by the parafollicular cells (also known as C-cells) of the thyroid gland, and in many other animals in the ultimopharyngeal body.[1] It acts to reduce blood calcium (Ca2+), opposing ...
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Calfactant
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Calixarene
Calixarene # Overview A calixarene is a macrocycle or cyclic oligomer based on a hydroxyalkylation product of a phenol and an aldehyde . The word calixarene is derived from calix or chalice because this type of molecule resembles a vase and from the word arene that refers to the aromatic building block. Calixarenes ha...
Calixarene Editor-In-Chief: Henry A. Hoff # Overview A calixarene is a macrocycle or cyclic oligomer based on a hydroxyalkylation product of a phenol and an aldehyde [1]. The word calixarene is derived from calix or chalice because this type of molecule resembles a vase and from the word arene that refers to the arom...
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Calmodulin
Calmodulin # Overview Calmodulin (CaM) (an abbreviation for CALcium MODULated proteIN) is a calcium-binding protein expressed in all eukaryotic cells. It can bind to and regulate a number of different protein targets, thereby affecting many different cellular functions. # Function CaM mediates processes such as infl...
Calmodulin Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Calmodulin (CaM) (an abbreviation for CALcium MODULated proteIN) is a calcium-binding protein expressed in all eukaryotic cells. It can bind to and regulate a number of different protein targets, thereby affecting many different cellular functi...
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Calponin 1
Calponin 1 Calponin 1 is a basic smooth muscle protein that in humans is encoded by the CNN1 gene. The CNN1 gene is located at 19p13.2-p13.1 in the human chromosomal genome and contains 7 exons, encoding the protein calponin 1, an actin filament-associated regulatory protein. Human calponin 1 is a 33.2-KDa protein cons...
Calponin 1 Calponin 1 is a basic smooth muscle protein that in humans is encoded by the CNN1 gene.[1] The CNN1 gene is located at 19p13.2-p13.1 in the human chromosomal genome and contains 7 exons, encoding the protein calponin 1, an actin filament-associated regulatory protein.[2] Human calponin 1 is a 33.2-KDa prote...
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Calretinin
Calretinin Calretinin also known as 29 kDa calbindin is a calcium-binding protein involved in calcium signaling. In humans, the calretinin protein is encoded by the CALB2 gene. # Function This gene encodes an intracellular calcium-binding protein belonging to the troponin C superfamily. Members of this protein family...
Calretinin Calretinin also known as 29 kDa calbindin is a calcium-binding protein involved in calcium signaling.[1] In humans, the calretinin protein is encoded by the CALB2 gene.[2][3] # Function This gene encodes an intracellular calcium-binding protein belonging to the troponin C superfamily. Members of this prot...
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Camouflage
Camouflage Camouflage is a method of cryptic or concealing coloration that allows an otherwise visible organism or object to remain indiscernible from the surrounding environment through deception. Examples include a tiger's stripes and the battledress of a modern soldier. The theory of camouflage covers various strate...
Camouflage Template:Otheruses1 Camouflage is a method of cryptic or concealing coloration that allows an otherwise visible organism or object to remain indiscernible from the surrounding environment through deception. Examples include a tiger's stripes and the battledress of a modern soldier. The theory of camouflage ...
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Intertrigo
Intertrigo An intertrigo is an inflammation (rash) of the body folds (adjacent areas of skin). An intertrigo sometimes refers to a bacterial, fungal, or viral infection that has developed at the site of broken skin due to such inflammation. An intertrigo usually develops from the chafing of warm, moist skin in the area...
Intertrigo Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] An intertrigo is an inflammation (rash) of the body folds (adjacent areas of skin). An intertrigo sometimes refers to a bacterial, fungal, or viral infection that has developed at the site of broken skin due to such inflammation. An intertrigo usually devel...
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Captodiame
Captodiame # Overview Captodiame (INN), also known as captodiamine, is an antihistamine sold under the trade names Covatine, Covatix, and Suvren which is used as a sedative and anxiolytic. It is a derivative of diphenhydramine. A 2004 study suggested captodiame may be helpful in preventing benzodiazepine withdrawal sy...
Captodiame Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Captodiame (INN), also known as captodiamine, is an antihistamine sold under the trade names Covatine, Covatix, and Suvren which is used as a sedative and anxiolytic. It is a derivative of diphenhydramine.[1] A 2004 study suggested captodiame ma...
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Sucralfate
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Carbapenem
Carbapenem Carbapenems are a class of beta-lactam antibiotics with a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity, and have a structure which renders them highly resistant to beta-lactamases. Carbapenem antibiotics were originally developed from thienamycin, a naturally-derived product of Streptomyces cattleya. The followi...
Carbapenem Carbapenems are a class of beta-lactam antibiotics with a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity, and have a structure which renders them highly resistant to beta-lactamases. Carbapenem antibiotics were originally developed from thienamycin, a naturally-derived product of Streptomyces cattleya.[1] The fol...
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Carbetocin
Carbetocin # Overview Carbetocin (trade names Duratocin, Pabal, Lonactene) is an obstetric drug used to control postpartum hemorrhage and bleeding after giving birth, particularly following Cesarean section. It is an eight amino acid long analogue of oxytocin (a nonapeptide) and thus has a similar action. Carbetocin ...
Carbetocin Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Carbetocin (trade names Duratocin, Pabal, Lonactene) is an obstetric drug used to control postpartum hemorrhage and bleeding after giving birth, particularly following Cesarean section.[1] It is an eight amino acid long analogue of oxytocin (a ...
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Carboprost
Carboprost For patient information regarding Carboprost tromethamine, click here. # Disclaimer # Black Box Warning # Overview Carboprost is a Endocrine metabolic agent and prostaglandin that is FDA approved for the treatment of postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony, and aborting pregnancy related to second trim...
Carboprost For patient information regarding Carboprost tromethamine, click here. Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Adeel Jamil, M.D. [2] # Disclaimer # Black Box Warning # Overview Carboprost is a Endocrine metabolic agent and prostaglandin that is FDA approved for ...
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Carcinogen
Carcinogen # Overview The term carcinogen refers to any substance, radionuclide or radiation which is an agent directly involved in the promotion of cancer or in the facilitation of its propagation. This may be due to genomic instability or to the disruption of cellular metabolic processes. Several radioactive substan...
Carcinogen Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The term carcinogen refers to any substance, radionuclide or radiation which is an agent directly involved in the promotion of cancer or in the facilitation of its propagation. This may be due to genomic instability or to the disruption of cellu...
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Carol Cass
Carol Cass # Overview Carol Cass is an Canadian research scientist. She is internationally recognized as an expert on nucleosides, an important class of anti-cancer drugs. Her research has led to the more effective use of nucleoside drugs and the development of new treatments for patients with acute and chronic leuke...
Carol Cass # Overview Carol Cass is an Canadian research scientist. She is internationally recognized as an expert on nucleosides, an important class of anti-cancer drugs. Her research has led to the more effective use of nucleoside drugs and the development of new treatments for patients with acute and chronic leuke...
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Carotenoid
Carotenoid # Overview Carotenoids are organic pigments that are naturally occurring in plants and some other photosynthetic organisms like algae, some types of fungus and some bacteria. There are over 600 known carotenoids; they are split into two classes, xanthophylls and carotenes. They absorb blue light. # Propert...
Carotenoid # Overview Carotenoids are organic pigments that are naturally occurring in plants and some other photosynthetic organisms like algae, some types of fungus and some bacteria. There are over 600 known carotenoids; they are split into two classes, xanthophylls and carotenes. They absorb blue light. # Propert...
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Carr index
Carr index The Carr index is an indication of the compressibility of a powder. It is calculated by the formula C=100\frac{V_B-V_T}{V_B}, where V_B is the freely settled volume of a given mass of powder, and V_T is the tapped density of the same mass of powder. It can also be expressed as C=100\times(1-\frac{\rho_B}{\...
Carr index The Carr index is an indication of the compressibility of a powder. It is calculated by the formula <math>C=100\frac{V_B-V_T}{V_B}</math>, where <math>V_B</math> is the freely settled volume of a given mass of powder, and <math>V_T</math> is the tapped density of the same mass of powder. It can also be ex...
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Carvedilol
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Case study
Case study The case study is one of several ways of doing social science research. Other ways include experiments, surveys, multiple histories, and analysis of archival information (Yin 2003). Rather than using large samples and following a rigid protocol to examine a limited number of variables, case study methods inv...
Case study Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The case study is one of several ways of doing social science research. Other ways include experiments, surveys, multiple histories, and analysis of archival information (Yin 2003). Rather than using large samples and following a rigid protocol to examine a...
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Caspase 12
Caspase 12 Caspase 12 is a protein that belongs to a family of enzymes called caspases which cleave their substrates at C-terminal aspartic acid residues. It is closely related to caspase 1 and other members of the caspase family, known as inflammatory caspases, which process and activate inflammatory cytokines such a...
Caspase 12 Caspase 12 is a protein that belongs to a family of enzymes called caspases which cleave their substrates at C-terminal aspartic acid residues. It is closely related to caspase 1 and other members of the caspase family, known as inflammatory caspases, which process and activate inflammatory cytokines such ...
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Caspase 14
Caspase 14 Caspase 14 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the CASP14 gene. The CASP14 gene encodes a member of the cysteine-aspartic acid protease (caspase) family. Sequential activation of caspases plays a central role in the execution-phase of cell apoptosis. Caspases exist as inactive proenzymes which undergo ...
Caspase 14 Caspase 14 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the CASP14 gene.[1][2][3] The CASP14 gene encodes a member of the cysteine-aspartic acid protease (caspase) family. Sequential activation of caspases plays a central role in the execution-phase of cell apoptosis. Caspases exist as inactive proenzymes whic...
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