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  AllRefer Health - Serum Globulin Electrophoresis (Globulin Electrophoresis) - Test/Medical Exams/Tests
Serum globulin electrophoresis is a form of protein electrophoresis that examines the globulin proteins.
Identification of the various types of globulins (globulin electrophoresis) can be useful in the diagnosis of various disorders.
Globulins are roughly divided into alpha, beta, and gamma globulins.
health.allrefer.com /health/serum-globulin-electrophoresis-info.html   (569 words)

  
  AllRefer.com - globulin (Biochemistry) - Encyclopedia
globulin, any of a large family of proteins of a spherical or globular shape that are widely distributed throughout the plant and animal kingdoms.
The term globulin is a partly procedural one, used in classifying an otherwise diverse group of proteins that are soluble in water or dilute salt solutions.
Other globulins are involved in the transport of a variety of substances, including lipids, hormones, and inorganic ions.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/G/globulin.html   (216 words)

  
 gamma globulin - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Injections of gamma globulin are used to create a rapid but temporary immunity in patients who have been exposed to certain diseases.
Children who have been exposed to, but are not immunized against, measles and patients with hepatitis receive some protection from gamma globulin when it is administered during the incubation period of the infection.
The gamma globulin used for such purposes is extracted from blood plasma from a large, diverse adult population; the resulting mixture is thus likely to contain antibodies from individuals who had been exposed to the appropriate infections.
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-gammaglo.html   (322 words)

  
 Immune Globulin Information on Healthline
Immune globulin is a concentrated solution of antibodies, pooled from donated blood, which is sometimes given to cancer patients whose own immune systems are either not working or are suppressed as a side effect of treatment.
For example, immune globulin is given to bone marrow transplant recipients to prevent the development of severe bacterial infections while their own immune system is not functioning, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients (of the type whose antibody-producing cells are the malignant cells) are given immune globulin to prevent the recurrent infections these patients sometimes suffer.
Immune globulin primarily consists of antibody proteins of the type called IgG or gamma, although the solution may contain small amounts of other antibody types as well as sugars, proteins, and salt.
www.healthline.com /galecontent/immune-globulin   (770 words)

  
 Globulin: Free Encyclopedia Articles at Questia.com Online Library
It was a globulin, a large protein like an antibody molecule...property of taking up insulin that makes the globulin that has appeared in response to injections...in rejecting their insistence that the globulin was an antibody, accused them of "dogmatism...
...serum total proteins, albumin and gamma globulins were higher in colostrum-fed infants...proteins as well as albumin and gamma globulins levels were decreased in lactating compared...non-lactating females, while the alpha and beta globulins levels were higher for lactating than...
The ratio of albumin to globulin was negatively correlated with concentrations...
www.questia.com /library/encyclopedia/globulin.jsp   (1571 words)

  
 MedlinePlus Drug Information: Anti-thymocyte Globulin (Rabbit) ( Systemic)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
It is not known whether anti-thymocyte globulin (rabbit) causes harmful effects on the fetus.
Anti-thymocyte globulin (rabbit) is usually given by a doctor or nurse in the hospital.
Because of the way that anti-thymocyte globulin (rabbit) acts on the body, there is a chance that it may cause effects that may not occur until years after the medicine is used.
www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/500099.html   (1006 words)

  
 (ATN) Gamma Globulin to Prevent Infections?
A number of gamma globulin preparations are available as prescription drugs; when injected, the antibodies provide temporary protection against certain infections, for up to several weeks.
But intramuscular gamma globulin, which has been available for decades, costs very little; it is safe, FDA approved, and is routinely used to protect against various infections.
I first tried gamma globulin because I did not see any hazard to the patient; and on the positive side, it has a number of antibodies, and might be of value in preventing infections in immune-deficient persons.
www.aegis.com /pubs/atn/1992/ATN15201.html   (1364 words)

  
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Rabies immune globulin is used along with rabies vaccine to prevent infection caused by the rabies virus.
Rabies immune globulin is given to people who have been exposed to an animal that may have the virus.
Rabies immune globulin is given to persons who have been exposed (for example, by a bite, scratch, or lick) to an animal that is known, or thought, to have rabies.
www.lycos.com /info/immune-globulin--rabies-immune-globulin.html   (547 words)

  
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Immune globulin intravenous (IGIV) preparations consist of concentrated immunoglobulins (Ig), principally immunoglobulin G (IgG), with a subclass distribution that largely reflects that of IgG in normal human serum.
Antibodies contained in immune globulin may interfere with the immune response to certain live virus vaccines (e.g., measles virus vaccine live, mumps virus vaccine live, rubella virus vaccine live, varicella virus vaccine live) and these vaccines should not be administered simultaneously with or for specified intervals before or after administration of IGIV.
Although specific information regarding the effect of immune globulin preparations on the immune response to mumps virus vaccine and rubella virus vaccine live are not available, there is potential for interference since immune globulin preparations contain antibodies to these viruses.
aidsinfo.nih.gov /DrugsNew/DrugDetailT.aspx?int_id=22   (1938 words)

  
 Method for the preparation of an immune globulin solution suitable for intravenous use - Patent 4322403
An immune globulin solution suitable for intravenous use is produced by purifying a salt-containing solution of an immune globulin in a number of adsorptive purification steps using an aqueous, humid, amorphous, chemically pure silicic acid of sub-microscopically fine distribution as the adsorption agent.
Both the immune globulin intramuscular (i.m.) preparations and also the immune globulin intraveneous (i.v.) preparations can vary considerably according to the method of production and suffer from the disadvantages that are to be found in their differing compatability and therapeutic effect.
Thus, for example, it is known that in order to produce an immune globulin preparation, the gamma globulin fraction of the serum, obtained in the usual way by ammonium sulphate precipitation or alcohol precipitation, may be treated at a pH value of 1.5 to 5.5 at a temperature between 0.degree.
www.freepatentsonline.com /4322403.html   (2283 words)

  
 Rh immune globulin
Although the Rh immune globulin antibodies destroy fetal red blood cells, not enough are destroyed to harm the fetus.
Although Rh immune globulin is not given to a woman who has become sensitized to the Rh factor, it is not harmful to a sensitized woman.
Rh immune globulin should not be given within 2 months of an immunization, because it will block the benefit of the immunization.
www.webmd.com /hw/health_guide_atoz/hw144853.asp   (499 words)

  
 Immune Globulin (Ig) fact sheet
Immune globulin (Ig) is a sterilized solution obtained from pooled human blood plasma, which contains the immunoglobulins (or antibodies) to protect against the infectious agents that cause various diseases.
Immune globulins are sometimes called gamma globulins or immune serum globulins.
Immune globulin administered in the United States is a very safe and effective preventive against disease.
www.metrokc.gov /health/prevcont/ig.htm   (907 words)

  
 Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) Therapy
Intravenous immune globulin, (i.e., IGIV or IVIG) is used to provide passive immunity or to alter the immune response by increasing the individual's antibody titer and antigen-antibody reaction potential.
Human intravenous immune globulin therapy for the treatment of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) when a rise in platelet count is required (e.g., prior to surgery, to control excessive bleeding, to defer or avoid a splenectomy, or to prevent bleeding post-splenectomy) is considered medically necessary.
Human intravenous immune globulin therapy for the treatment of chronic parvovirus B19 infection and severe anemia secondary to bone marrow suppression is considered medically necessary.
www.bcbst.com /MPManual/Intravenous_Immune_Globulin_IVIG_Therapy.htm   (2018 words)

  
 Howstuffworks "Gamma Globulin: A Profile of a Medical Tool"
Gamma globulin preparations are derived from the blood of a person or animal and contain antibodies made by that person or animal in response to invasion by harmful agents, such as bacteria and viruses.
Gamma globulin preparations are widely used for the prevention, modification, diagnosis, and treatment of many different kinds of infectious diseases.
For example, one symptom of multiple sclerosis is an elevated level of gamma globulin in the cerebrospinal fluid.
health.howstuffworks.com /define-gamma-globulin.htm   (285 words)

  
 Gamma globulin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gamma globulins, or Ig's, are a class of proteins in the blood, identified by their position after serum protein electrophoresis.
Gamma globulin injections are sometimes given in an attempt to temporarily boost a patient's immunity against disease.
Gamma globulin infusions are also used to treat immunological diseases, such as immunological thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP), a disease in which the platelets are being attacked by antibodies, leading to seriously low platelet counts.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gamma_globulin   (254 words)

  
 Lymphocyte Immune Globulin Information on Healthline
Lymphocyte immune globulin is also known by the generic name anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) and the brand names Atgam and Thymoglobulin.
Lymphocyte immune globulin is used to treat aplastic anemia and to prevent rejections during bone marrow transplantation.
Lymphocyte immune globulin is made by vaccinating an animal with immature human T cells, then collecting the antibodies made against them.
www.healthline.com /galecontent/lymphocyte-immune-globulin   (915 words)

  
 Rabies Immune Globulin (Systemic)
Rabies immune globulin is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor or other health care professional.
Although there is no specific information comparing use of rabies immune globulin in children with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.
There is no specific information comparing use of rabies immune globulin in the elderly with use in other age groups.
healthqa.stbernards.info /html_healthgate/html/0_271/27142.php   (764 words)

  
 Immune Globulin Shortage
Immune globulins are one of several classes of proteins derived from human plasma, the fluid (non-cellular) portion of circulating blood.
My focus today is on the two types of immune globulins used to prevent and treat infectious and inflammatory diseases.
Sporadic outbreaks of disease and large-scale use of immune globulin products by the military are two causes of the shortages we have identified.
www.hhs.gov /asl/testify/t980507b.html   (1537 words)

  
 globulin - Definitions from Dictionary.com
The globulins in blood comprise all the plasma proteins besides albumin.
Two kinds, alpha and beta globulin, are primarily transport proteins or serve as substrates for forming other substances, and include lipoproteins and enzymes.
Most globulins are insoluble in water but soluble in saline solution.
dictionary.reference.com /browse/globulin   (333 words)

  
 Anti-thymocyte Globulin (Rabbit)(Systemic) - [Medication]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Anti-thymocyte globulin (rabbit) works by preventing the white blood cells from doing this.
Anti-thymocyte globulin (rabbit) has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
Dosing—The dose of anti-thymocyte globulin (rabbit) may be different for different patients.
www.luhs.org /health/kbase/htm/mdx-/drde/5000/99/mdx-drde500099.htm   (971 words)

  
 Immune Globulin
Immune globulin (also called gamma globulin or immune serum globulin) is a substance made from human blood plasma.
When you are given an immune globulin, your body uses antibodies from other people's blood plasma to help prevent illness.
Specific types of immune globulin are made to protect against specific diseases, such as hepatitis, chickenpox, or measles.
www.everettclinic.com /kbase/topic/special/tc4139spec/sec1.htm   (177 words)

  
 Immune Globulin News
Immune Globulin News continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
Cangene Corp.'s Varicella zoster immune globulin has received orphan drug designation from the FDA for passive immunization for the treatment of exposed, susceptible individuals who are at risk of complications...
The Buncombe County Health Center gave out 130 free immune globulin shots Saturday after another case of hepatitis A was confirmed in an Asheville food worker.
www.topix.net /drug/immune-globulin   (661 words)

  
 Smallpox Vaccination - Vaccine Immune Globulin (VIG)
Studies in the 1950’s and 1960’s indicated that complications of vaccination appeared to occur soon after vaccination and before significant antibody could be detected in the blood.
Because it contained a high proportion of aggregated protein it was administered solely by the intramuscular route and could not be used intravenously.
With the reinstitution of vaccination against smallpox, there is increased interest in the use of Vaccinia Immune Globulin.
www.bt.cdc.gov /training/smallpoxvaccine/reactions/vig.html   (210 words)

  
 Rh  O(D) Immune Globulin (Systemic)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
(D) immune globulin is used to prevent your body from interacting with any of your baby's blood that may get into your blood system while you are pregnant or during the delivery of your baby.
(D) immune globulin can be used to treat immune thrombocytopenic purpura, a type of blood disorder.
(D) immune globulin is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor or other health care professional.
www.usadrugcare.com /information/uspdi_202720.html   (738 words)

  
 Thymoglobulin Drug Information
Children-Although there is no specific information comparing use of anti-thymocyte globulin (rabbit) in children with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.
When you are receiving anti-thymocyte globulin (rabbit), it is especially important that your doctor and pharmacist know if you are taking any of the following: Immunosuppressants-There may be an increased risk of infection and development of cancer because anti-thymocyte globulin (rabbit) reduces the body's ability to fight them.
Dosing-The dose of anti-thymocyte globulin (rabbit) may be different for different patients.
www.drugs.com /cons/Thymoglobulin.html   (1273 words)

  
 Pioneer Life Sciences - Hyperimmune Globulin Therapy
Talecris' hyperimmune globulin therapies are concentrated immunoglobulins used to treat patients whose immune systems have been compromised.
The Talecris Line of Hyperimmune globulin therapy (passive immunization) offers rapid immune protection after exposure to certain diseases.
BayGam® is also indicated for immune globulin deficiency.
www.pioneerlifesciences.com /hyperimmuneglobulin.html   (169 words)

  
 TopSearch10 - Search Results - solubility globulin albumin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
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In addition, infants with pulmonary disease may retain fluids and a small percentage of infants in the trials needed new or extra diuretics after receiving RespiGam.
At the same time, the outcomes for liver transplant recipients with hepatitis B improved dramatically, as detailed in a new study published in the August 2004 issue of Liver Transplantation, the official journal of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) and the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS).
This is the first statement by the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP) on the use of varicella-zoster immune globulin (VZIG).
lycos.cs.cmu.edu /info/immune-globulin--diseases.html   (336 words)

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