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GAMMA GLOBULIN [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-10-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Immunology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gamma globulin
1, record 1, English, gamma%20globulin
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- gammaglobulin 2, record 1, English, gammaglobulin
correct
- human gamma globulin 3, record 1, English, human%20gamma%20globulin
correct
- HGG 3, record 1, English, HGG
correct
- HGG 3, record 1, English, HGG
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A protein fraction of the blood serum which contains the antibodies against certain bacteria or viruses. It can be prepared in a concentrated form and can be used to give protection against infection. 1, record 1, English, - gamma%20globulin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gamma globulin came to be used as a synonym of "immunoglobulin" or "immune globulin". This usage is imprecise. 4, record 1, English, - gamma%20globulin
Record 1, Key term(s)
- immune globulin
- immune gamma globulin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Immunologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gammaglobuline
1, record 1, French, gammaglobuline
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- gamma-globuline 2, record 1, French, gamma%2Dglobuline
correct, feminine noun
- gamma globuline humaine 3, record 1, French, gamma%20globuline%20humaine
correct, feminine noun
- HGG 4, record 1, French, HGG
correct
- HGG 4, record 1, French, HGG
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Protéine du plasma sanguin appartenant à la famille des immunoglobulines (anticorps) et utilisée en thérapeutique pour renforcer une immunité déficiente. 1, record 1, French, - gammaglobuline
Record 1, Key term(s)
- globuline gamma
- globuline-gamma
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Inmunología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- gammaglobulina
1, record 1, Spanish, gammaglobulina
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- inmunoglobulina G 1, record 1, Spanish, inmunoglobulina%20G
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Anticuerpo predominante en la sangre. 1, record 1, Spanish, - gammaglobulina
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La inmunoglobulina [Ig] es una proteína producida por las células plasmáticas para atacar a un antígeno. Hay cinco clases de inmunoglobulinas: IgA, IgD, IgM, IgE, IgG. 1, record 1, Spanish, - gammaglobulina
Record 2 - internal organization data 1990-03-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- freeze-dried gammaglobulin
1, record 2, English, freeze%2Ddried%20gammaglobulin
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- freeze-dried gamma globulin 2, record 2, English, freeze%2Ddried%20gamma%20globulin
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
freeze-dry. To subject (vaccines, etc.) to quick-freezing followed by drying under high vacuum at a low temperature. 3, record 2, English, - freeze%2Ddried%20gammaglobulin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gamma globulin. A protein fraction of the blood serum which contains the antibodies against certain bacteria or viruses. It can be prepared in a concentrated form and can be used to give protection against infection. 4, record 2, English, - freeze%2Ddried%20gammaglobulin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gammaglobuline lyophilisée
1, record 2, French, gammaglobuline%20lyophilis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- gammaglobuline lyophylisée 2, record 2, French, gammaglobuline%20lyophylis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gammaglobuline. Groupe des globulines sériques qui referme les immuno-globulines [...] L'emploi thérapeutique des gammaglobulines spécifiques ressortit à la sérothérapie et confère donc une immunité passive. 3, record 2, French, - gammaglobuline%20lyophilis%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lyophiliser. Déshydrater par lyophilisation. 4, record 2, French, - gammaglobuline%20lyophilis%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
lyophilisation. Procédé de conservation qui consiste à congeler rapidement à -80° environ, puis à faire évaporer l'eau contenu dans la substance, de façon à obtenir une poudre sèche que l'on conserve sous atmosphère raréfiée en récipient scellé [...] On peut conserver par ce procédé: des souches bactériennes ou virales, des milieux de culture, des sérums, des antibiotiques, des réactifs de toute sorte, des vaccins, des médicaments thermosensibles, etc. 3, record 2, French, - gammaglobuline%20lyophilis%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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