Sentences with phrase «blocking normal function»

NSAIDs and blood thinners block the normal function of platelets, a component of blood that binds to other clotting factors to stop bleeding, explains Dr. Ragni, who is also a spokesperson for the American Society of Hematology.

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«Even more troubling is her assertion that unilaterally blocking legislation with support from a majority of her members is the normal functioning of democratic process.

Restoring normal function to a mutated protein is more difficult than simply blocking a protein, the strategy used by most medical therapies, says Klas Wiman, a tumor cell biologist at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm.

«It is currently impractical to directly restore Apc function in patients with colorectal cancer, and past evidence suggests that completely blocking Wnt signaling would likely be severely toxic to normal intestinal cells,» Lowe says.

«In these diseases of mitochondrial dysfunction, in a sense, it's a false starvation situation for the cell — there are plenty of nutrients, but because there's a block in the mitochondria's normal function, the mitochondria behave as if there's not enough oxygen,» says Chen, who with Birsoy, authored a paper in the journal Cell Reports describing this work.

He notes that, at least in their animal model, liver cell function appeared normal after blocking the function of DLP1.

Endocrine disrupters, which are found in almost 25 percent of our streams, rivers and lakes, can disrupt the normal functions of the endocrine system by mimicking or blocking the activities of hormones in wildlife leading to impaired development.

«Amazingly, when the ribosomal mutant mice and the Pten mutant mice were bred together, stem cell function returned to normal, and we greatly delayed, and in some instances entirely blocked, the development of leukemia,» Dr. Morrison said.

A tight coordination between DNA duplication and supply of major chromatin building blocks like histones, are crucial to maintain normal function of our cells.

The problem is that the sometimes a drug blocks a specific biological target that's important for normal functioning in other places within the body.

1) Phytonutrients: * Occur naturally in fruits and vegetables * Promote the function of the immune system * Help fight off viruses as well as reduce inflammation * Associated with the treatment and / or prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease 2) Enzymes: * Responsible for metabolic processes that occur within a cell and are necessary for sustaining life * Assist and play a large role in digestion, energy production, blood coagulation and contraction of muscles 3) Amino Acids: * The basic building blocks of protein * Absorption of amino acids is essential for your metabolism 4) Essential Fatty Acids: * Reduce the risk of heart disease and some forms of cancer * Improve mood * Decrease inflammation 5) Vitamins: * Essential for the normal growth and development of all human beings * Healthy maintenance of cell tissues and organs * Help process proteins, carbohydrates and fats required for utilization 6 & 7) Macro and Trace Minerals: * Involved in electrolyte balance of body fluids * Essential for normal cellular activity * Provide hardness to bones and teeth

Glyphosate's ability to inflame cellular membranes and block normal hormone function also promotes the accumulation of fat, leading to unhealthy weight gain and obesity.

The disharmony within the system blocks natural energy flow and normal mind and body function which in turn, create what we experience as pain, suffering and illness.

Without choline, fats can become trapped in the liver, where they can block normal metabolic functions.

Overuse of medications that damage the gut or block normal digestive function — things like anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, acid blocking drugs, and steroids.

And i take all 30 pills and now after 6 months when i first take (i drank that pills for 20 day) so after 6 months from last pill i feel beter i do nt have panic attacks like crazy now its more normal not that strong panic attacks (i had paralising attacks blocking my functions) and when they come now they past very fast.

Artichokes soothe inflamed gallbladders and can solve the common problem of a blocked duct in the organ, thereby allowing normal function.

Unfortunately, in addition to blocking enzymes that cause inflammation, aspirin also blocks enzymes that are used to control normal gastrointestinal and kidney function, as well as blood clotting.

Although they function like normal Note Blocks, they also play a sound with its pitch based on the block's height, and its instrument based on what object / enemy bounces on it, but specifically plays a steel drum if Mario bounces on it.

Many enemies and objects can be altered in ways that go against their normal functions in the Mario series: Bill Blasters can now launch coins and power - ups, while question blocks can be turned into deadly traps containing Hammer Bros..

As Bitcoin's biggest protocol upgrade to date, this introduces a whole new data structure, which changes the appearance of Bitcoin blocks for upgraded nodes — while non-upgraded nodes should continue to function as normal.

It introduced a whole new block data structure for upgraded nodes — while non-upgraded nodes could continue to function as normal.

Excess iodine intake in the mother may block thyroid function in the fetus, leading to hypothyroidism and goitre, and is associated with poorer mental and psychomotor development or behaviour problems in children.22 56 64 However, the risk for adverse effects of iodine supplementation is higher in cases of preconception ID due to sudden increase of iodine intake, and should therefore not be the case in Sweden where the normal population is iodine sufficient.65