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Describes molecules that are parallel but point in opposite directions. The strands of the DNA double helix are antiparallel.  

Also known as Factor VIII or Antihemophilic Factor VIII.  

Also known as Factor VIII or Antihemophilic Globulin (AHG).  

A specific sequence of three nucleotides in a transfer RNA (tRNA), complementary to a codon (also three nucleotides) for an amino acid in a messenger RNA. A sequence of three bases in the transfer RNA that is complimentary to that in the messenger RNA. A triplet sequence of (three adjacent) ribonucleic acids (RNA) in transfer…

A type of chromatography in which antibodies are immobihzed onto the column material. The antibodies bind to their target molecules while the other components in the solution are not retained. In this way a separation (purification) is achieved.  

Refers to the processes via which one organism produces a substance that is toxic or repellent to another organism (e.g., a parasite) that is attacking the first organism. For example, certain varieties of com/maize {Zea mays Z.) produce chemical substances in their roots that are toxic to the com rootworm. An association or relationship between…

Refers to any compound that works to prevent angiogenesis (formation/development of new blood vessels). Because angiogenesis is required for malignant tumors to grow and/or metastasize (spread), antiangiogenesis was proposed as a means to combat cancer, by Judah Folkman in 1970. Because angiogenesis is required for embryonic development, anti-angiogenic drugs inhibit proper development/growth of infants in…

An antibody to interferon. Used for the purification of interferons.  

Antibodies to antibodies. In other words, if a human antibody is injected into rabbits, the rabbit immune systems will recognize the human antibodies as foreign (regardless of the fact that they are antibodies) and produce antibodies against them. To the rabbit the foreign antibodies represent just another invader or nonself to be targeted and destroyed.…

One of the human angiogenic growth factors, it possesses potent angiogenic (formation of blood vessels) activity. In addition to stimulating (normal) blood vessel formation, angiogenin levels are correlated with placenta formation and tumor growth (tumors require new blood vessels). A protein substance found in the body that stimulates the growth of blood vessels.