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    Acetylcholine has two types of receptors: muscarinic and nicotinic, these receptors are functionally and structurally different. Nicotinic receptors are ionotropic, meaning that ions flow through it when acetylcholine binds to it. It acts as a channel for the ions that cross it, especially sodium, and this causes the depolarization of the cell. There are two types of nicotinic receptors formed by different subunits, N1 are found in the neuromuscular junctions allowing muscle movement, and N2 is…

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    20624252 Section: 112 TA: Jocelyn Chan Cell Bio Bites Topic: Ribosomal Function and Ricin – Why is this product of castor beans so lethal? Define the key terms (scientific words) in your own words. (notes or textbook can be used as sources) Ricin toxin A (RTA) → toxic protein from seeds of castor plants. Subunit A depurinates adenine in cells Mutants → The process of a gene or chromosome being altered Apoptosis → cell suicide Cell signaling → oversees cellular activities and directs cell…

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    Clostridium butyricum and Clostridium baratii can also be present . Clostridium butyricum and Clostridium baratii differ from Clostridium botulism in the neurotoxins they produce. Clostridium butyricum produces the type E toxin and Clostridium baratii produces the type F toxin, rather than type A . Bacteria in the Campylobacter genus are also known for causing food poisoning and are much more common than foodborne Botulism. Campylobacter is found in raw poultry, especially chicken2. Symptoms of…

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    botulinum toxin. A German physician by the name of Justinus Kerner wrote and published…

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    to body weakness, fatigue, dry skin and make you lose it. You should drink water in enough to keep the body hydrated, refreshed and healthy skin, makes you better. Drinking water help drop toxins in the body. Kidneys are vital organs for eliminating toxins from the body, the kidney filters, fluids, and toxins. It is eliminated in the form of.in a variety of ways, such as sweat and urine, etc. So, you should…

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    Organic crib mattresses are a growing trend with parents that are trying to achieve a more natural lifestyle without the potentially harmful toxins and chemicals that are found in traditional and mainstream products. Naturepedic Organic Cotton 2-in-1 Ultra Crib MattressThere are many brands of organic crib mattresses available that range from expensive to affordable. Parents on a budget are still able to get this healthy experience, as organic crib mattresses can be purchased from big box…

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    It should remind that each of bacteria has specific types of toxins such as Pseudomonas secreted a different type of toxins including the Type III secreted cytotoxins, ExoS, ExoT, and ExoU, which have ability to cause the cell death. However, the Streptococcus pyogenes outputs a different type of toxin known hemolysins, which a play significant role for destroy the red blood cells. In this experiment, we will measure the effect of…

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    Cleansing Research Paper

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    hair temporarily, or one can obtain neutral henna if one does not desire color changes to the hair. Cleansing should be a major part of your regimen to maintain and grow hair. Many scalp related diseases are directly the result of toxemia, while toxins in the body adversely affecting the body’s systems indirectly affect other conditions. Cleansing should be performed through oral means regularly and occasionally by enema or colonic irrigation; and the colon is the key to health and the root…

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    Leukocidins are S.aureus toxins consist of two separate monomeric subunits which have the ability to bind to leukocyte membrane forming β barrel pores that extend through the phospholipid bilayer leading to lysis of leukocyte (fig. 1). There are six known leucocidins (lukED, lukSF, HlgAB, HlgCB, LukAB/HG and LukMFʹ). All S.aureus strains can produce three types of leukocidins at least (LukAB/HG, HlgAB, and HlgCB). Also, all leucocidins can infect human except LukMFʹ which can detected on…

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    and detox the entire organism. They are readily absorbed through the skin and enter the bloodstream. The skin is a porous membrane that absorbs them and removes the toxins. When added to bathwater, these salts stimulate a process known as reverse osmosis, which eliminates salt and the dangerous toxins from…

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