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Cord factors

Trehalose-6,6'-dimycolate. A toxic glycolipid of mycobacterium tuberculosis. Induces cellular biochemical disfunction in animals; used as immunoadjuvant.


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Muscle Contraction: Strength

There are a number of factors which influence expression of *max-strength* in humans. Following enumeration ... shortening cycle -drive to motoneurons from the motor cortex -various spinal cord connection plasticity, though to influence bilateral facilitation / bilateral deficit. ...

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by Nad
Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:41 am
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Muscle Contraction: Strength
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Views: 2440

Measurements on Near Term Corucia Fetus

... are to be addressed, the questions of whether environmental or genetic factors play a role are a topic for further research. Measurements on stillborn ... Research: A near term stillborn fetus, with placenta and umbilical cord intact, was studied and measured. (Father - LCRC/Czz/31, Mother - LCRC/Czz/34). ...

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by Brian - LCRC
Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:33 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Measurements on Near Term Corucia Fetus
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Views: 510

Stem cell differentiation

You can search on factors to 'prompt' them to differentiate, and the available options and experiments that ... PubMed) when i was researching for my Stem Cells assignment though (but it's more on cord blood and regenerative medicine)

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by chemistry_freako
Thu Sep 28, 2006 2:54 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Stem cell differentiation
Replies: 4
Views: 757

The Fiber Disease

... that are conveyed centrally to the laminae I and II of the spinal cord dorsal horn. Stimulation of the nerves also leads to the release of ... disorders in which the scalp disorder is exacerbated by emotional factors, e.g. seborrheic scalp dermatitis, (2) primary psychiatric disorders ...

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by Skytroll
Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:16 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
Replies: 7403
Views: 748650

How are stem cells in umbilical cord different to others?

Stems cells from the umbilical cord are refered to as embryonic stem cells. These cells are totipotent which refers ... any type of cell, as long as they recieve the correct signals and all the various factors are in place. Adult stem cells are pluripotent which basically means that they ...

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by xnabizkox
Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:13 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: How are stem cells in umbilical cord different to others?
Replies: 1
Views: 852


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