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Calbindins
Members of a family of tight calcium-binding proteins that are produced in response to vitamin D (1,25 (0H)2D3) binding to its receptor in the cell. Other members of this family include calmodulin, troponin C, and parvalbumin. A metabolite of vitamin D; 25-hydroxyvitamin D is used to make the active form, 1,25 dihydroxy vitamin D. Synthesis…
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Caffeic acid
A type C antinutritive.
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Cadmium
A mineral that is toxic. A silvery metallic element that can cause serious lung irritation if the fumes of the molten metal are inhaled. Long-term exposure may also cause kidney damage. A metallic element which, when molten, gives off fumes that can cause serious irritation of the lungs if inhaled. A soft bluish-white metal present…
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Cacogeusia
The presence of a bad taste in the mouth. An unpleasant taste associated with foods that normally taste good.
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Chchetin
A mediator of toxic shock; a macrophage hormone with a short (6 minutes) half-life.
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Bupropion hydrochloride
An antidepressant drug. Also used as a nicotine replacement.
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British thermal unit
Amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 lb of water 1°F. A unit of heat equal to the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water by 1° Fahrenheit. 1 British thermal unit = 1055 joules. The amount of heat necessary to raise the temperature of 1…
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Brown adipose tissue
Highly vascularized adipose tissue with mitochondria-rich adipocytes.
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Bromocriptine mesylate
A dopamine receptor agonist that is a semisynthetic ergot alkaloid. It is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. It is also an inhibitor of prolactin release and growth hormone release. An ergot derivative that suppresses secretion of prolactin. It has been used to treat patients with hyperprolactinemia (e.g., in those with pituitary adenomas); to…
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Branched chain amino acids
A group of amino acids (leucine, isoleucine, valine) metabolized by muscle tissue rather than the liver. Branched-chain amino acids are those amino acids with a branch in their hydrocarbon side-chain. These amino acids include leucine, isoleucine, and valine. BCAA are often described separately from other amino acids not only because of their similarities in structure,…
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