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  2. Arabinogalactan - Wikipedia

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    Arabinogalactan, also known as galactoarabinan, larch arabinogalactan, and larch gum, is a biopolymer consisting of arabinose and galactose monosaccharides. Two classes of arabinogalactans are found in nature: plant arabinogalactan and microbial arabinogalactan. In plants, it is a major component of many gums, including gum arabic and gum ghatti.

  3. Arabinogalactan protein - Wikipedia

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    Arabinogalactan-proteins (AGPs) are highly glycosylated proteins (glycoproteins) found in the cell walls of plants. Each one consists of a protein with sugar molecules attached (which can account for more than 90% of the total mass). They are members of the wider class of hydroxyproline (Hyp)-rich cell wall glycoproteins, a large and diverse ...

  4. Alpha-gal syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Anti-gal is a human natural antibody that interacts specifically with the mammalian carbohydrate structure gal alpha 1-3Gal beta 1-4GlcNAc-R (the alpha-galactosyl epitope). [5] The alpha-gal molecule is found in all mammals except catarrhines ( apes and Old World monkeys ), [ 5 ] the taxonomic branch that includes humans .

  5. Hemicellulose - Wikipedia

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    Arabinogalactan Arabinogalactans can be used as emulsifiers, stabilizers and binders according to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Arabinogalactans can also be used as bonding agent in sweeteners. [12] Xylan The films based on xylan show low oxygen permeability and thus are of potential interest as packaging for oxygen-sensitive ...

  6. Microchimerism - Wikipedia

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    In humans (and perhaps in all placental mammals), the most common form is fetomaternal microchimerism (also known as fetal cell microchimerism or fetal chimerism) whereby cells from a fetus pass through the placenta and establish cell lineages within the mother. Fetal cells have been documented to persist and multiply in the mother for several ...

  7. Human eye - Wikipedia

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    The human eye is a sensory organ in the visual system that reacts to visible light allowing eyesight. Other functions include maintaining the circadian rhythm, and keeping balance. Arizona Eye Model. "A" is accommodation in diopters. The eye can be considered as a living optical device.

  8. Dysentery - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms normally present themselves after 1–3 days, and are usually no longer present after a week. The frequency of urges to defecate, the large volume of liquid feces ejected, and the presence of blood, mucus, or pus depends on the pathogen causing the disease.

  9. Sarcoidosis - Wikipedia

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    The signs and symptoms depend on the organ involved. [2] Often, no symptoms or only mild symptoms are seen. [2] When it affects the lungs, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or chest pain may occur. [3] Some may have Löfgren syndrome with fever, enlarged hilar lymph nodes, arthritis, and a rash known as erythema nodosum. [2]