Category: I

A type of cytokine immune system signaling molecule that is instrumental in the body’s natural response to microbial infection.  

A cytokine protein produced by activated macrophages. cytokine is an important mediator of the inflammatory response, and is involved in a variety of cellular activities, including cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis.  

A cytokine that could induce fever, control lymphocytes, increase the number of bone marrow cells and cause degeneration of bone joints. Also called endogenous pyrogen, lymphocyte activating factor, haemopoetin-1 and mononuclear cell factor, amongst others that IL-1 is composed of two distinct proteins, now called IL-1a and IL-1b.  

An enzyme produced by a retrovirus (such as HIV) that enables its genetic material to be integrated into the DNA of the infected cell. A retroviral enzyme that incorporates DNA derived from the virus into host cell chromosomes. The enzyme is a target for experimental antiretroviral therapies.  

Changing the action of insulin.  

A sleeping disorder characterized by the inability to fall asleep and/or the inability to remain asleep for a reasonable amount of time. A dyssomnia consisting of difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep or of nonrestorative sleep (i.e., sleep is adequate in amount but unrefreshing) associated with daytime fatigue or impaired daytime functioning. The insomnia is called…

An agent that destroys insects. adj. insecticidal. A chemical agent used to destroy insects either by contact or by stomach poisoning. A toxic chemical that kills unwanted insects. A substance which kills insects. A preparation used to kill destructive or disease-carrying insects. Ideally, an insecticide should have no toxic effects when ingested by human beings…

Affecting the force or energy of muscular contractions. A substance that affects the contraction of muscles. Affecting the way muscles contract, especially those of the heart. Influencing the force of contraction of a muscle. Positive inotropic agents, such as digitalis drugs, improve contraction of the heart muscle. Disease states, such as congestive heart failure, lead…

Through its product, nitric oxide (NO), may contribute to the induction of germ cell apoptosis. It plays a crucial role in early sepsis-related microcirculatory dysfunction.  

A medicinal substance that is administered as a vapor into the upper respiratory passages. Recent use or short-term, high-dose exposure to volatile inhalants often leads to maladaptive behavioral or psychological changes such as belligerence, assaultiveness, apathy, and impaired judgment. Accompanying physical signs include dizziness, incoordination, slurred speech, unsteady gait, euphoria, lethargy, psychomotor retardation, and blurred…