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hyperimmune /hy·per·im·mune/ (hi″per-ĭ-mūn´) possessing very large quantities of specific antibodies in the serum. hyperimmune [-imyo̅o̅n′] Etymology: Gk, hyper + L, immunis, freedom having a greater-than-normal immunity because of an unusual abundance of antibodies. hyperimmune possessing very large quantities of specific antibodies in the serum. hyperimmune serum serum especially prepared for temporary passive protection or treatment of animals. Commercial preparation is by repeated injections of the selected antigens. hyperimmune adjective Referring to an immune state characterized by an abundance of one or more immunoglobulins, due to repeated exposure to one or a limited palette of microorganisms How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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As part of the surveillance system, rotavirus antigens (group A rotavirus-specific VP6 proteins) were detected in the stool specimens using a solid-phase sandwich-type enzyme immunoassay modeled after the Dakopatts commercial kit (Dakopatts, Copenhagen, Denmark), incorporating rabbit hyperimmune antisera produced at ICDDR,B and an anti-human rotavirus--horseradish peroxidase conjugate. In industrialized countries pregnant mothers are screened for hepatitis B surface antigen, and infants are treated with specific hyperimmune globulin and HBV vaccine, but in developing countries only the routine immunization of infants with HBV vaccine is possible and breast-feeding is still recommended (WHO 1996a). Products include albumin; intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG); hyperimmune globulin; various coagulation factor products including Factor VIII and Factor IX; alpha-1 proteinase inhibitor; antithrombin III; and biosurgery products. |
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