How Might a Liposome Be Prepared That Could Potentially Be

question 8

Essay

How might a liposome be prepared that could potentially be used in the treatment of a tumor whose cells have a protein called tumor cell antigen (TCA)in their membranes? This protein is missing from all normal cells.

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Definitions:

Highly Aroused

A state of heightened physiological activity, often associated with increased readiness or alertness.

Reticular Formation

A network of nerve pathways in the brainstem involved in consciousness, the sleep-wake cycle, and filtering incoming stimuli to discriminate irrelevant background stimuli.

Blood Flows

The continuous movement of blood through the circulatory system, delivering essential nutrients and oxygen to the body and removing waste products.

fMRI

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a non-invasive neuroimaging technique that measures brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow.