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amoebocyte US, amebocyte [əˈmiːbəˌsaɪt] n (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) any cell having properties similar to an amoeba, such as shape, mobility, and ability to engulf particles Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It is a waste product produced during the preparation of Limulus amoebocyte lysate (LAL), a clotting agent used worldwide to test for bacterial contamination of pharmaceuticals and implantable medical devices. In a successful second career as head of Associates of Cape Cod, Watson and company produced that extract--limulus amoebocyte lysate (LAL)--which is used by hospitals and medical device producers worldwide to detect bacterial contamination and ensure safe products. One example of the latter is the production of Limulus amoebocyte lysate, proteins from the blood of horseshoe crabs, used clinically to detect endotoxins in intravenous fluids. |
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