Essays about: "igy"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the word igy.
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1. Implementation of the mille-feuille nanofilter paper in the virus removal filtration of IgY purified from chicken egg yolk
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildningAbstract : The purpose of this thesis was to test the mille-feuille nanofilter paper for a virus removal filtration from a potential protein-based nutraceutical. Therefore, chicken IgY was purified from egg yolk, with PEG precipitation for crude fractionation followed by thiophilic adsorption chromatography. READ MORE
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2. Identifying factors of importance for chick quality and traits that may predict chick quality
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and ManagementAbstract : In the hatcheries today, the eggs that have cracks are sorted out before incubation. When hatched the chicks are graded as saleable or unsaleable, and salable chicks are transported to the farm. First week mortality (FWM) is a common way to assess chick quality and performance at the farm and it varies among flocks. READ MORE
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3. Flow Cytometry Sensor System Targeting Escherichia Coli as an Indicator of Faecal Contamination of Water Sources
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Teknisk biologi; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska högskolanAbstract : Poor water quality is a global health concern affecting one billion people around the world. It is important to monitor water sources in order to maintain the quality of our drinking water and to avoid disease outbreaks. READ MORE
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4. Lyophilization of specific IgY antibodies against Pseudomonas Aeruginosa used as therapy for Cystic fibrosis patients
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsaAbstract : Pseudomonas Aeruginosa is a common gram-negative bacterium present in the environment. It causes severe infections in immunosuppressed patients. Cystic fibrosis patients are especially at risk of being infected with Pseudomonas Aeruginosa. Ongoing studies are preformed to find alternative therapies to antibiotics, due to increased resistance. READ MORE
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5. Analysis of the isotype specificity of three platypus immunoglobulin Fc receptors
University essay from Institutionen för cell- och molekylärbiologi; Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildningAbstract : The host’s defense against diseases called immunity acts either via innate or adaptive defense mechanisms. Immunoglobulins (Ig’s) are important players in adaptive immunity. They have evolved both structurally and functionally during vertebrate evolution. READ MORE