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2004

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An Investigation Into The Effects Of Structural Isomers Of Salicylic Acid On Propionibacterium Acnes, Ireland Burch Jan 2004

An Investigation Into The Effects Of Structural Isomers Of Salicylic Acid On Propionibacterium Acnes, Ireland Burch

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Acne is caused when the sebaceous glands in the skin are unable to secrete an oily substance, called sebum, onto the surface of the skin. This is because the opening of the follicle is clogged from a mixture of skin cells and sebum. The opening of the follicle becomes plugged when the cells from the lining of the follicle are shed too quickly and clump together. Because Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) bacteria feed off sebum, they are then able to grow in the plugged follicle. Acne is caused by the inflammation that results from the chemicals and enzymes produced from …


Isolation Ofphosphoglucose Isomerase From Peas, Tyler Dubs Jan 2004

Isolation Ofphosphoglucose Isomerase From Peas, Tyler Dubs

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