BSC 361
... Enzyme in tears and mucus that degrades bacterial cell walls Very important for protection of eyes Stomach acid Low pH conditions prevent most bacteria from persisting in stomach Most GI pathogens have temporary means to survive low pH Competition Normal Flora Crowded restaurant model Normal flora o ...
... Enzyme in tears and mucus that degrades bacterial cell walls Very important for protection of eyes Stomach acid Low pH conditions prevent most bacteria from persisting in stomach Most GI pathogens have temporary means to survive low pH Competition Normal Flora Crowded restaurant model Normal flora o ...
Lecture 2 - Autoimmune diseases
... thyroid cells stimulates the synthesis of two thyroid hormones: thyroxine and ...
... thyroid cells stimulates the synthesis of two thyroid hormones: thyroxine and ...
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
... - ?myocarditis from virus or autoimmune mediated - ?immune reaction to fetal cells -> migration to myocardium -> provocation of an immune response DEFINITION = echo evidence of idiopathic cardiomyopathy + (1) that occurs during a 6 month period peripartum (2) is a new diagnosis (3) other identifiabl ...
... - ?myocarditis from virus or autoimmune mediated - ?immune reaction to fetal cells -> migration to myocardium -> provocation of an immune response DEFINITION = echo evidence of idiopathic cardiomyopathy + (1) that occurs during a 6 month period peripartum (2) is a new diagnosis (3) other identifiabl ...
Myasthenia Gravis Diagnosis and management Dr. Thanin
... Myasthenia Gravis: Pathophysiology • Autoimmune response mediated by specific anti-AChR antibodies ...
... Myasthenia Gravis: Pathophysiology • Autoimmune response mediated by specific anti-AChR antibodies ...
Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Autoimmune Neuromuscular
... Muscle biopsy specimens from a patient with dermatomyositis who hadsubstantial clinical improvement after 3 infusions of intravenous immunoglobulin(IVIG) were stained with monoclonal antibodies to intercellular adhesion molecule1 (ICAM-1) using an immunoperoxidase technique. A, Before IVIG therapy, ...
... Muscle biopsy specimens from a patient with dermatomyositis who hadsubstantial clinical improvement after 3 infusions of intravenous immunoglobulin(IVIG) were stained with monoclonal antibodies to intercellular adhesion molecule1 (ICAM-1) using an immunoperoxidase technique. A, Before IVIG therapy, ...
Cold sores
... – The A-chain does this by degrading the protein synaptobrevin. » Synaptobrevin is a protein found on membranes that allow the fusion of vessicles with the plasma membrane and is key for exocytosis. Vessicles carrying GABA are unable to release the neurotransmiter by exocytosis. – The consequence is ...
... – The A-chain does this by degrading the protein synaptobrevin. » Synaptobrevin is a protein found on membranes that allow the fusion of vessicles with the plasma membrane and is key for exocytosis. Vessicles carrying GABA are unable to release the neurotransmiter by exocytosis. – The consequence is ...
EMG/Nerve Conduction Study Consent Form
... stimulation. No electric currents are used. It will record the muscle activity and can be heard as static on the EMG machine. You will be asked to tighten your muscles to also evaluate them at work. After the test, there are no activity restrictions. At times you may have some minor aches or discomf ...
... stimulation. No electric currents are used. It will record the muscle activity and can be heard as static on the EMG machine. You will be asked to tighten your muscles to also evaluate them at work. After the test, there are no activity restrictions. At times you may have some minor aches or discomf ...
Spectrum of Autoimmune Diseases
... Breaking of ignorance by changed cytokine in the tissue milieu (Immune Deviation) *CD25+FoxP3+ CD4+T cells block the effect of autoimmune responses mediated by autoreactive T cells. This blocking may or may not require the secretion of suppressive cytokines such as TGF and IL-10. Some autoimmune di ...
... Breaking of ignorance by changed cytokine in the tissue milieu (Immune Deviation) *CD25+FoxP3+ CD4+T cells block the effect of autoimmune responses mediated by autoreactive T cells. This blocking may or may not require the secretion of suppressive cytokines such as TGF and IL-10. Some autoimmune di ...
Flesh Eating Bacteria
... common type. 70% - 80% of cases are from these bacteria. Usually occurs in hospitals after surgery/trauma. 3. Vibrio vulnificus – Seawater 4. Type IV – Fungal infections ...
... common type. 70% - 80% of cases are from these bacteria. Usually occurs in hospitals after surgery/trauma. 3. Vibrio vulnificus – Seawater 4. Type IV – Fungal infections ...
Autoimmunity 3rd yr
... These are not seen by the developing immune system – will not induce selftolerance. Exposure of T cells to these normally sequestered/tissue-specific self-antigens in the periphery results in their activation ...
... These are not seen by the developing immune system – will not induce selftolerance. Exposure of T cells to these normally sequestered/tissue-specific self-antigens in the periphery results in their activation ...
1. dia
... AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES • Chronic inflammatory conditions • Repair mechanisms cannot compete with tissue destruction caused by the immune system • Variety of symptoms and of target tissues • Mechanisms of recognition and effector functions are the same as those acting against pathogens and environmenta ...
... AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES • Chronic inflammatory conditions • Repair mechanisms cannot compete with tissue destruction caused by the immune system • Variety of symptoms and of target tissues • Mechanisms of recognition and effector functions are the same as those acting against pathogens and environmenta ...
1. The facial nerve innervates all of the following EXCEPT A
... D. chorda tympani nerve . . . secretomotor fibers to submandibular and sublingual glands E. chorda tympani nerve . . . motor fibers to tensor tympani 3. The temporomandibular joint is what type of joint? A. fibrous joint B. cartilaginous joint C. modified hinge-type synovial joint D. pivot-type synovial ...
... D. chorda tympani nerve . . . secretomotor fibers to submandibular and sublingual glands E. chorda tympani nerve . . . motor fibers to tensor tympani 3. The temporomandibular joint is what type of joint? A. fibrous joint B. cartilaginous joint C. modified hinge-type synovial joint D. pivot-type synovial ...
SURVEY OF BIOCHEMISTRY - Georgia Institute of Technology
... Cooperativity: binding of a ligand to one site affects the binding of other ligands to other sites. Hill Constant ...
... Cooperativity: binding of a ligand to one site affects the binding of other ligands to other sites. Hill Constant ...
Multiple Sclerosis - Basic Home Infusion Inc
... The myelin is the covering or insulation for nerves. It improves the conduction of impulses along the nerves. Patients with MS have inflammation, which causes the myelin to disappear. Due to the inflammation and deterioration of the myelin, permanent nerve damage is caused. As the MS progresses, the ...
... The myelin is the covering or insulation for nerves. It improves the conduction of impulses along the nerves. Patients with MS have inflammation, which causes the myelin to disappear. Due to the inflammation and deterioration of the myelin, permanent nerve damage is caused. As the MS progresses, the ...
Ann Neurol - Pediatric Neurology Briefs
... COMMENT. Children diagnosed with benign congenital hypotonia in infancy should be reexamined at intervals through early childhood and should receive extended occupational and other therapy to build muscle strength, balance, and coordination. Hypotonic infants may appear to recover near normal tone ...
... COMMENT. Children diagnosed with benign congenital hypotonia in infancy should be reexamined at intervals through early childhood and should receive extended occupational and other therapy to build muscle strength, balance, and coordination. Hypotonic infants may appear to recover near normal tone ...
Disseminated ldiopathic Myositis in Young Marshall Farms Ferrets
... "myositis" meansmuscle inflammation. This illness causeswidespread The serum chemistry tests are usumuscle inflammation and dam- ally unremarkable, though one of age, and no known cause has been our four patients had elevated ALT found. Other tissues can also be af- suggestingliver damage (hepatitis ...
... "myositis" meansmuscle inflammation. This illness causeswidespread The serum chemistry tests are usumuscle inflammation and dam- ally unremarkable, though one of age, and no known cause has been our four patients had elevated ALT found. Other tissues can also be af- suggestingliver damage (hepatitis ...
Black Leg Disease - Cairo University Scholars
... carcass is bloating and putrefaction quickly. The lesions usually involve hind quarters, shoulders, neck, back or lions and frequently tongue and heart 2. The skin over the affected area is dark red or even black with crepitating on pressure. The gas is due to formation of H2S and the black color is ...
... carcass is bloating and putrefaction quickly. The lesions usually involve hind quarters, shoulders, neck, back or lions and frequently tongue and heart 2. The skin over the affected area is dark red or even black with crepitating on pressure. The gas is due to formation of H2S and the black color is ...
Chapter 16
... ○ Non-antigen presenting cells will for some reason express Class II MHC - Can be caused by viral infection ...
... ○ Non-antigen presenting cells will for some reason express Class II MHC - Can be caused by viral infection ...
2005 Scientific Summary - Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America
... Daf1-/- mice were weaker than the Daf1+/+ mice. All animals produced acetylcholine receptor antibody. All animals had C3 (an early component in the complement cascade) deposits at the endplate, whereas C9 (a later component of complement activation) deposition was more prominent on the endplates of ...
... Daf1-/- mice were weaker than the Daf1+/+ mice. All animals produced acetylcholine receptor antibody. All animals had C3 (an early component in the complement cascade) deposits at the endplate, whereas C9 (a later component of complement activation) deposition was more prominent on the endplates of ...
Cardiac and Smooth Muscles
... Cardiac Muscle Remember that intercalated disks contain gap junctions. When one cell is stimulated, all cells are stimulated. Cardiac myocytes each have one nucleus - they undergo spontaneous depolarization ...
... Cardiac Muscle Remember that intercalated disks contain gap junctions. When one cell is stimulated, all cells are stimulated. Cardiac myocytes each have one nucleus - they undergo spontaneous depolarization ...
