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2. Mannose - Wikipedia

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   Mannose (D-mannose) is used as a dietary supplement to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). [ 9 ] [ 10 ] As of 2022 [update] , one review found that taking mannose was as effective as antibiotics to prevent UTIs, [ 9 ] while another review found that clinical trial quality was too low to allow any conclusion about using D ...

3. Nephrostomy - Wikipedia

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   Dye injection is avoided in case of turbid urine to prevent the spread of infection to other parts of the urinary system. [6] Then, a guidewire is inserted into the through the needle and parked within the upper renal calyx or within the ureter under fluoroscopy guidance. Then the puncture tract is dilated using a dilator. [6]

4. Urologic disease - Wikipedia

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   Urinary tract obstruction is a urologic disease consisting of a decrease in the free passage of urine through one or both ureters and/or the urethra. It is a cause of urinary retention. Complete obstruction of the urinary tract requires prompt treatment for renal preservation. [32]

5. Mannans - Wikipedia

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   An additional type is galactoglucomannan found in soft wood with a mixed mannose/glucose β(1-4) backbone. Many mannans are acetylated and some from marine sources, have sulfate esters side chains. Yeast and some plants such as conjac and salep have a different type of mannans in their cell wall, with a α(1-6) linked backbone and α(1-2) and ...

6. Mannan-binding lectin - Wikipedia

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   One way the most-recently discovered lectin pathway is activated is through mannose-binding lectin protein. MBL binds to carbohydrates (to be specific, D-mannose and L-fucose residues) found on the surfaces of many pathogens. For example, MBL has been shown to bind to: yeasts such as Candida albicans [19] [20] viruses such as HIV [21] and ...

7. Glucomannan - Wikipedia

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   Glucomannan-rich salep powder is responsible for the unique textural properties of salep dondurma, a mastic-flavored stretchable and chewy ice cream of Turkish origin. [ 23 ] Konjac , also rich in glucomannan, is widely used for its jelly-like texture.