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Apurinic lyase
A DNA enzyme that catalyses a chemical reaction.
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Aphthous ulcer
Also known as a canker sore, is a type of oral ulcer, which presents as a painful open sore inside the mouth or upper throat. Single or multiple (and often recurrent) transiently painful ulcers in the oral mucous membrane that are usually self-limiting. The cause is unknown and treatment is symptomatic. Recurrent painful canker sores…
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Apoptogenic
Ability to cause death of cells.
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Apolipoprotein E (APOE)
The apolipoprotein found on intermediate density lipoprotein and chylomicron that binds to a specific receptor on liver and peripheral cells. A protein that regulates lipid concentrations in plasma and may repair neuronal damage in the central nervous system. ApoE4 allele is associated with familial late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, possibly because it protects neurons less effectively than…
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Apolipoprotein B (APOB)
Is the primary apolipoprotein of low-density lipoproteins (LDL or “bad cholesterol”), which is responsible for carrying cholesterol to tissues.
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Apolipoprotein A-I (APOA1)
A major protein component of high density lipoprotein (HDL) in plasma. The protein promotes cholesterol efflux from tissues to the liver for excretion.
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Aphthous stomatitis
A canker sore, a type of painful oral ulcer or sore inside the mouth or upper throat, caused by a break in the mucous membrane. Also called aphthous ulcer. Little ulcers or canker sores on the surface of the tongue, lips, and cheek mucosa. In adults, they are often related to gastric reflux and dyspepsia.…
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Apthous ulcer
Canker sore in the lining of the mouth.
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Aphthae
White, painful oral ulcer of unknown cause.
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Appetite stimulant
A substance to increase or stimulate the appetite. Also called aperitif. Drugs used to stimulate feelings of hunger. These drugs are often used to help in the treatment of people with cancer and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Appetite stimulants seem to be most effective if they are introduced during the early stages of weight loss.…
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