sensitized

These cells can be sensitized by a single acute exposure to xenobiotics, or by repeated lower-level exposures.

The researchers conclude that once mast cells are sensitized, diverse xenobiotics that never bothered the person previously and do not bother most people trigger multisystem symptoms that wax and wane over time.

One of the most important findings of the study was the strong evidence that the nanofilament is sensitized by the dye, representing a symbiotic relationship of additive and effluent that resulted in cleaner, less toxic water.

In addition, while this study showed proof that the nanofilament could be leveraged to improve water treatment capability, it also serves as first proof that the materials can be sensitized, opening the door to other applications in solar cells and optical devices.

Over time, the anemones shrank away from the flashes, but because neither stimulus occurs in the animals’ natural habitat, it was difficult to know whether the anemones were truly exhibiting an association between the light and the electric shock, or they had just become highly sensitized to the stimuli.