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RANTES
A cytokine that is a member of the interleukin-8 superfamily of cytokines. RANTES is a protein. It is a selective attractant for memory T lymphocytes and monocytes. It binds to CCR5, a coreceptor of HIV. RANTES is an acronym for Regulated…
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- Oral surgeon A dentist with special training in surgery of the mouth and jaw.
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- American Dental Association (ADA) The mission statement of the ADA reads as follows: 'The ADA is the professional association of dentists…
- Catamenia Menstruation
- OCP Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.
- Factor V Leiden A genetic disorder of blood coagulation (clotting) that carries an increased risk of venous thromboembolism…
- Psychogenic Caused by the mind or emotions.
- Scopolamine Scopolamine: A venerable drug that is a naturally occurring member of a large chemical class of compounds…
- Gene, Med1 DNA repair A gene that codes for one of the key enzymes involved in repairing DNA. The DNA in genes is constantly…
- Pick disease Pick disease: A form of dementia characterized by a slowly progressive deterioration of social skills and…