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91Inflammation — Toes inflamed by Chilblains Inflammation (Latin, īnflammō, “I ignite, set alight”) is part of the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants …
92Hyaluronan — Identifiers CAS number 9004 61 9  …
93Life Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Zoology In 2008 several zoological studies provided new insights into how species life history traits (such as the timing of reproduction or the length of life of adult individuals) are derived in part as responses to… …
94Head transplant — A head transplant is a surgical operation involving the grafting of an organism s head onto the body of another. It should not be confused with another, hypothetical, surgical operation, the brain transplant. Head transplantation involves… …
95Islet cell transplantation — Islet transplantation is the transplantation of isolated islets from a donor pancreas and into another person. It is an experimental treatment for type 1 diabetes mellitus. Once transplanted, the islets begin to produce insulin, actively… …
96Damage associated molecular pattern molecule — Damage associated molecular pattern molecules [DAMPs] derived molecules can initiate and perpetuate immune response in the noninfectious inflammatory response. They serve as the “Signal 0” similar to pathogen associated molecular pattern… …
97Female genital mutilation — Description Partial or complete removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs, for non medical reasons Areas practiced Western, eastern, and north eastern Africa, Middle East, Near East, Southeast Asia… …
98DAMPs — Damage associated molecular pattern molecules (DAMPs) are molecules that can initiate and perpetuate immune response in the noninfectious inflammatory response. (In contrast, Pathogen associated molecular pattern molecules (PAMPs) initiate and… …
99Major histocompatibility complex — The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is a large genomic region or gene family found in most vertebrates that encodes MHC molecules. MHC molecules play an important role in the immune system and autoimmunity. Proteins are continually… …
100Testicular immunology — is the study of the immune system within the testis. It includes an investigation of the effects of infection, inflammation and immune factors on testicular function. Two unique characteristics of testicular immunology are evident: (1) the testis …
