MICROBIOLOGY W/ACCESS
MICROBIOLOGY W/ACCESS
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781266808685
Author: Cowan
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 20, Problem 1CTQ
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To explain: The term endotoxic shock.

Concept introduction:

Endotoxic shock is also referred to as septic shock. It is a toxic condition which occurs after septicemia. It leads to severely low blood pressure and also cellular metabolism abnormalities.

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The reason as to why the pharmaceutical industry must be mindful of endotoxic shock when creating drugs using recombinant DNA technology.

Concept introduction:

Drug designing involves the invention of a new drug with the help of knowledge about the biological target.

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