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antiserum

[an-tuh-seer-uhm] / ˈæn təˌsɪər əm /




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In the late 1800s, an effective treatment with an antiserum was developed.

From Seattle Times Feb. 13, 2024

“The antibodies described here are promising candidates” to replace horse antiserum, the scientists write in a paper published today in Scientific Reports.

From Science Magazine Jan. 17, 2020

There are hardly any producers of antiserum left, however.

From Science Magazine Jan. 17, 2020

"The other possibility I'm trying to work on is to develop an antiserum from horses – the way we do with rabies – for women we know are pregnant."

From US News Jan. 25, 2016

Saline controls, antiserum controls, and antigen controls were maintained with each test to determine the turbidities inherent in these solutions.

From Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae A Taxonomic Study by William B. Stallcup

The state government has sent batches of the vaccine and antisera to test its quality.

From BBC Sep. 27, 2022

In May 2010, an inferno destroyed the zoological collection of the Butantan Institute in São Paulo — a research powerhouse responsible for most of the venom antisera and vaccines produced in the country.

From Nature Jul. 15, 2019

The transmissible viruses were sensitive to the antiviral drug oseltamivir and reacted well with antisera raised against H5 influenza vaccine strains.

From Science Magazine Jun. 21, 2012

In fact, the presence of the four HA mutations increased the reactivity with H5 antisera by twofold or more.

From Science Magazine Jun. 21, 2012

Only three antisera were produced against formolized antigens, all others being produced against "native" extracts.

From Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae A Taxonomic Study by William B. Stallcup

Treatment: for some types, sulfa drugs and antiserums, for others, ipecac.

From Time Magazine Archive




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