opportunistic infection
An infection that occurs more frequently or severe in patients with weakened immune systems, such as patients receiving chemotherapy and patients with blood disorders than in people with healthy immune systems.
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Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium that lives on the skin and mucous membranes in many people. It can also cause skin infections and food poisoning.In case of a compromised immune system.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a type of commensal bacterium that is widely found in natural and living environments, from plant surfaces to the intestinal tracts of healthy people.This bacterium is notorious for its resistance and can lead to serious infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals and critically ill patients.
Candida albicans
Candida albicans is a fungus commonly found in the gastrointestinal mucosa of healthy individuals as a commensal organism and female reproductive system. It causes systemic infection as a causative agent of opportunistic infections in individuals with reduced resistance, such as cancer, leukemia, AIDS, and transplant patients.
Mediplus Pharma, Inc. has received RSPO supply chain certification
We are pleased to announce that Mediplus Pharma, Inc. has received RSPO supply chain certification (Model: Mass Balance, MB). RSPO, officially known as the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, is a non-profit organization comprised of seven stakeholders involved in palm oil. The Supply Chain Certification System (SC certification) is a system that certifies that the requirements are met at each […]
Impact Factor
An indicator that measures how much influence scientific or social science journal relatively has on its field. It’s also the average number of times a paper is quoted per year in the journals. This has been calculated annually since 1975.There are arguments both pros and cons, however, generally, a bigger numerical value of Impact factor is considered to be evaluated […]
Glutathione、GSH
It is a compound (tripeptide) of multiple amino acids and is composed of three amino acids: glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine. It is present in almost all cells in the body and has the function of protecting cells from reactive oxygen species. In Japan, it is positioned as a pharmaceutical product. It is considered useful for maintaining health and beauty.
Peptide
A general term for molecules consisting of short chains of amino acids. It is said to be derived from the Greek word “πεπτος“(digestible). A peptide with two amino acids is called a “dipeptide”, a peptide with three amino acids is called a “tripeptide”, a peptide with 10 or fewer amino acids is called an “oligopeptide”, and a peptide with many […]
Oxidation
Oxidation is a chemical reaction in which the target substance loses an electron. Specifically, it is a chemical reaction in which oxygen is compounded with a substance or a substance is deprived of hydrogen. Typical examples include rusting of metals, burning of paper and wood, and discoloration of apples. Since organic dyes become colorless by oxidation, oxidants are used as […]
Reactive oxygen species
Oxygen and related molecules that are more activated than oxygen in the atmosphere, a general term for highly reactive compounds containing oxygen. They are unstable and react easily with various substances. In minute quantities, they are useful to the human body, but in large quantities they produce lipid peroxide, which causes arteriosclerosis, cancer, aging, and impaired immune function.