Definition of Pyrogen. Meaning of Pyrogen. Synonyms of Pyrogen

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Definition of Pyrogen

Pyrogen
Pyrogen Pyr"o*gen, n. [See Pyrogenous.] 1. Electricity. [R.] 2. (Physiol. Chem.) A poison separable from decomposed meat infusions, and supposed to be formed from albuminous matter through the agency of bacteria.

Meaning of Pyrogen from wikipedia

- Look up pyrogen in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Pyrogen may refer to: Pyrogen (fever), a fever inducing substance. Pyrogen (pyrotechnics), a pyrotechnic...
- most common pyrogens are endotoxins, which are lipopolysaccharides (LPS) produced by Gram-negative bacteria such as E. coli. But pyrogens include non-endotoxic...
- Depyrogenation refers to the removal of pyrogens from solutions, most commonly from injectable pharmaceuticals. A pyrogen is defined as any substance that can...
- he grew the more petrified and stonelike his form became. Pyrogen (Claudio Tielli) – Pyrogen is a powerful fire mani****tor and a hothead. Loser (Theo...
- Electric matches use a bridgewire consisting of a heating element to ignite a pyrogen, which is a quantity of readily ignited pyrotechnic initiator composition...
- immune system. LPS is a potent activator of the immune system and is a pyrogen (agent that causes fever). In severe cases, LPS can trigger a brisk host...
- Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) also known as leukocytic pyrogen, leukocytic endogenous mediator, mononuclear cell factor, lymphocyte activating factor and...
- presence of pyrogens, basically mirroring the process by which these toxins cause fever in humans (and rabbits, as in the original pyrogen test). A protocol...
- initiator is an electric match. The energetic material used, often called pyrogen, is usually a pyrotechnic composition made of a fuel and oxidizer, where...
- metabolism, evoke a cellular or humoral immune response, mimic endogenous pyrogen, or damage tissues. Directly caused by the drug, e.g. lamotrigine, progesterone...