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    Antibodies

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    html An antibody also known as an immune globulin (Ig) is a protein that a B Lymphocyte secretes in response to a non-self antigen. Every antibody is a Y-shaped molecule‚ made of four polypeptide chains (quaternary). Every mammal is able to make millions of different antibodies each with a different pair of binding sites for one type of antigen only. Antibodies are produced by white blood cells; they are used to help fend of attacks by pathogens. The antibodies are created using

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    1 Community Health Nursing Task 3 Dawn DeSantos Western Governors University HAT TASK 3 2 A. Analysis of the 2003 SARS outbreak Describe the communicable disease outbreak. Scientists believe that the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) originated from an animal to a human in Guangdong Province in China. It is not known what animal‚ for sure carried the zoonotic virus‚ but the civet cat is suspected

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    Elisa and Antibody

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    illustrated as you may concern: Direct ELISA (1) Direct ELISAs involve attachment of the antigen to the solid phase‚ followed by an enzyme-labeled antibody. This type of assay generally makes measurement of crude samples difficult‚ since contaminating proteins compete for plastic binding sites. Indirect ELISA (2) Indirect ELISAs also involve attachment of the antigen to a solid phase‚ but in this case‚ the primary antibody is not labeled. An enzyme-conjugated secondary antibody‚ directed at the

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    Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole ..Other bacteria killers..Nitrofurantoin ..Aminoglycosides ..Polymyxin B..Antivirals..What can we do about viruses -- if anything? ..Acyclovir ..AZT and Other Reverse-Transcriptase Inhibitors ..Protease Inhibitors ..Why you shouldn’t use antibiotics for a cold What are antibiotics?Antibiotics are medicines that help your body fight bacteria and viruses‚ either by directly killing the offending bugs or by weakening them so that your own immune system can fight and

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    Essay # 3 There’s no place like Safeway that’s why Safeway is better than Save A Lots Safeway has a fantastic atmosphere were customers feel at ease‚ the friendly employees always had a smile they face on the other hand Save A Lot had a poor envirment were the shoppers were ignored workers didn’t have a pleasant attitude. I said to myself why have I shop at Save A Lot for so many years? Suddenly‚ I had an Oprah ‚Aha! Moment which came over me‚ after that day I have not been back to

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    Project Title: Why is Solar Power Better than Traditional Power? Solar Power might be a popularly growing technology today but the idea of its inception dates back to more than 175 years. It was in 1839 when Alexandre Edmond Becquerel discovered that certain materials produced small amounts of electricity on exposure to sunlight. Later‚ in 1876 William Adams along with Becquerel’s student Richard Day‚ discovered that selenium contained potential properties of converting light into electricity. The

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    Why Dogs Are Better Than Cats I think dogs are better than cats for many reasons. I’m sure it is not without reason that dogs are called “man’s best friend.” They are loyal‚ obedient‚ and also protective. Even if their attempts at protection are sometimes unnecessary‚ at least they try. On one occasion while our family was setting off various fireworks on the Fourth of July‚ we set off a ground bloom. A ground bloom is basically a firework that spins around on the ground spewing fire

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    go back inside and enjoy a nice hot chocolate (http://ghostlittle.blogspot.ca/2011/05/21-winter-is-better-than-summer.htmlby) the warmth of the roaring fire. In comparison the summer will only have bloodthirsty mosquitoes ready to attack‚ a scorching hot sun ready

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    Is Defense Better Than Offense Many basketball coaches might be wondering what wins basketball games: Offense or Defense? Well there is no right or wrong answer‚ because they’re both very important to the game. Offense is how a team scores points‚ while defense is how a team stops the other team from scoring. During a basketball game no one chants‚ “Offense‚ Offense.” Occasionally‚ a group that is really onto the game would chant‚ “Defense‚ Defense.” Providing evidence that defense might be more

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    The phrase "some beliefs are better than other beliefs" is not correct. However‚ it is easier to say that than actually to believe that if we‚ in fact‚ hold our personal beliefs to a high standard in our lives. Take for example Christianity‚ those of us that believe that Jesus Christ is our savior wholeheartedly believe that our beliefs are the correct and better beliefs. In fact‚ we believe that this is the only true religion and many Christians can become furious if someone challenges them. Many

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