Essays about: "Keratin protein"

Found 2 essays containing the words Keratin protein.

  1. 1. Validation of anti-cytokeratin antibodies used in rapid cancer diagnostics by isoelectric focusing and QCM technology

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Biokemi

    Author : Reneh Kostines; [2021]
    Keywords : IEF; Isoelectric focusing; QCM; Attana; Cytokeratin; Keratin; Attana; Anti-cytokeratin; cancer; UBC; IDL; epithelial carcinomas; Antibody validation; Biosensor; Biosensors;

    Abstract : Antibodies are Y-shaped proteins. In the human body, antibodies areproduced by plasma cells, mainly T and B cells which are included inthe adaptive immune system. The production of antibodies is stimulatedby antigens. The binding between an antigen-specific antibody and itsantigen can be like the interconnect between a lock and a key. READ MORE

  3. 2. Application of Various Pretreatment Methods to Enhance Biogas Potential of Waste Chicken Feathers

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Ingenjörshögskolan

    Author : Azar Khorshidi Kashani; [2009]
    Keywords : chicken feathers; keratin protein; biogas potential; lime treatment; enzymatic treatment; chemo-enzymatic treatment;

    Abstract : Chicken feathers are the most abundant keratinous biomass in the world. Disposal of thehuge and increasing volume of waste feathers presents as a major concern for poultryindustry. On the other hand, energy and material recovery of this valuable protein sourceis an important issue for organic solid waste treatment and bioenergy generation. READ MORE