A colorless alkaline gas. It is formed in the body during decomposition of organic materials during a large number of metabolically important reactions. Note that the aqueous form of ammonia is referred to as AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE.
A genus of gram-negative, ellipsoidal or rod-shaped bacteria whose major source of energy and reducing power is from the oxidation of ammonia to nitrite. Its species occur in soils, oceans, lakes, rivers, and sewage disposal systems.
An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of carbamoyl phosphate from ATP, carbon dioxide, and ammonia. This enzyme is specific for arginine biosynthesis or the urea cycle. Absence or lack of this enzyme may cause CARBAMOYL-PHOSPHATE SYNTHASE I DEFICIENCY DISEASE. EC 6.3.4.16.
An element with the atomic symbol N, atomic number 7, and atomic weight [14.00643; 14.00728]. Nitrogen exists as a diatomic gas and makes up about 78% of the earth's atmosphere by volume. It is a constituent of proteins and nucleic acids and found in all living cells.
Elevated level of AMMONIA in the blood. It is a sign of defective CATABOLISM of AMINO ACIDS or ammonia to UREA.
A compound formed in the liver from ammonia produced by the deamination of amino acids. It is the principal end product of protein catabolism and constitutes about one half of the total urinary solids.
An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of ATP, L-glutamate, and NH3 to ADP, orthophosphate, and L-glutamine. It also acts more slowly on 4-methylene-L-glutamate. (From Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992) EC 6.3.1.2.
A non-essential amino acid present abundantly throughout the body and is involved in many metabolic processes. It is synthesized from GLUTAMIC ACID and AMMONIA. It is the principal carrier of NITROGEN in the body and is an important energy source for many cells.
An acidifying agent that has expectorant and diuretic effects. Also used in etching and batteries and as a flux in electroplating.
Unstable isotopes of nitrogen that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. N atoms with atomic weights 12, 13, 16, 17, and 18 are radioactive nitrogen isotopes.
A process facilitated by specialized bacteria involving the oxidation of ammonium to nitrite and nitrate.
A syndrome characterized by central nervous system dysfunction in association with LIVER FAILURE, including portal-systemic shunts. Clinical features include lethargy and CONFUSION (frequently progressing to COMA); ASTERIXIS; NYSTAGMUS, PATHOLOGIC; brisk oculovestibular reflexes; decorticate and decerebrate posturing; MUSCLE SPASTICITY; and bilateral extensor plantar reflexes (see REFLEX, BABINSKI). ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY may demonstrate triphasic waves. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1117-20; Plum & Posner, Diagnosis of Stupor and Coma, 3rd ed, p222-5)
The normality of a solution with respect to HYDROGEN ions; H+. It is related to acidity measurements in most cases by pH = log 1/2[1/(H+)], where (H+) is the hydrogen ion concentration in gram equivalents per liter of solution. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)
Accumulations of solid or liquid animal excreta usually from stables and barnyards with or without litter material. Its chief application is as a fertilizer. (From Webster's 3d ed)
The type species of the genus NITROSOMONAS, a gram-negative chemolithotroph that oxidizes ammonia to nitrite. It is found in soil, sewage, freshwater, and on building walls, and especially in polluted areas where air contains high levels of nitrogen compounds.
An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of L-glutamate and water to 2-oxoglutarate and NH3 in the presence of NAD+. (From Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992) EC 1.4.1.2.
The first stomach of ruminants. It lies on the left side of the body, occupying the whole of the left side of the abdomen and even stretching across the median plane of the body to the right side. It is capacious, divided into an upper and a lower sac, each of which has a blind sac at its posterior extremity. The rumen is lined by mucous membrane containing no digestive glands, but mucus-secreting glands are present in large numbers. Coarse, partially chewed food is stored and churned in the rumen until the animal finds circumstances convenient for rumination. When this occurs, little balls of food are regurgitated through the esophagus into the mouth, and are subjected to a second more thorough mastication, swallowed, and passed on into other parts of the compound stomach. (From Black's Veterinary Dictionary, 17th ed)
Organic compounds that generally contain an amino (-NH2) and a carboxyl (-COOH) group. Twenty alpha-amino acids are the subunits which are polymerized to form proteins.
An enzyme that catalyzes the deamination of PHENYLALANINE to form trans-cinnamate and ammonia.
Paired respiratory organs of fishes and some amphibians that are analogous to lungs. They are richly supplied with blood vessels by which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged directly with the environment.
An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of 2 molecules of glutamate from glutamine plus alpha-ketoglutarate in the presence of NADPH. EC 1.4.1.13.
Derivatives of ammonium compounds, NH4+ Y-, in which all four of the hydrogens bonded to nitrogen have been replaced with hydrocarbyl groups. These are distinguished from IMINES which are RN=CR2.
Derivatives of GLUTAMIC ACID. Included under this heading are a broad variety of acid forms, salts, esters, and amides that contain the 2-aminopentanedioic acid structure.
One of the three domains of life (the others being BACTERIA and Eukarya), formerly called Archaebacteria under the taxon Bacteria, but now considered separate and distinct. They are characterized by: (1) the presence of characteristic tRNAs and ribosomal RNAs; (2) the absence of peptidoglycan cell walls; (3) the presence of ether-linked lipids built from branched-chain subunits; and (4) their occurrence in unusual habitats. While archaea resemble bacteria in morphology and genomic organization, they resemble eukarya in their method of genomic replication. The domain contains at least four kingdoms: CRENARCHAEOTA; EURYARCHAEOTA; NANOARCHAEOTA; and KORARCHAEOTA.
An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of urea and water to carbon dioxide and ammonia. EC 3.5.1.5.
Short-chain fatty acids of up to six carbon atoms in length. They are the major end products of microbial fermentation in the ruminant digestive tract and have also been implicated in the causation of neurological diseases in humans.
A pathologic condition of acid accumulation or depletion of base in the body. The two main types are RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS and metabolic acidosis, due to metabolic acid build up.
Stable nitrogen atoms that have the same atomic number as the element nitrogen, but differ in atomic weight. N-15 is a stable nitrogen isotope.
Proteins obtained from species of fish (FISHES).
Rare congenital metabolism disorders of the urea cycle. The disorders are due to mutations that result in complete (neonatal onset) or partial (childhood or adult onset) inactivity of an enzyme, involved in the urea cycle. Neonatal onset results in clinical features that include irritability, vomiting, lethargy, seizures, NEONATAL HYPOTONIA; RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS; HYPERAMMONEMIA; coma, and death. Survivors of the neonatal onset and childhood/adult onset disorders share common risks for ENCEPHALOPATHIES, METABOLIC, INBORN; and RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS due to HYPERAMMONEMIA.
A chemical reaction in which an electron is transferred from one molecule to another. The electron-donating molecule is the reducing agent or reductant; the electron-accepting molecule is the oxidizing agent or oxidant. Reducing and oxidizing agents function as conjugate reductant-oxidant pairs or redox pairs (Lehninger, Principles of Biochemistry, 1982, p471).
The mixture of gases present in the earth's atmosphere consisting of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and small amounts of other gases.
The class of all enzymes catalyzing oxidoreduction reactions. The substrate that is oxidized is regarded as a hydrogen donor. The systematic name is based on donor:acceptor oxidoreductase. The recommended name will be dehydrogenase, wherever this is possible; as an alternative, reductase can be used. Oxidase is only used in cases where O2 is the acceptor. (Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992, p9)
One of the three domains of life (the others being Eukarya and ARCHAEA), also called Eubacteria. They are unicellular prokaryotic microorganisms which generally possess rigid cell walls, multiply by cell division, and exhibit three principal forms: round or coccal, rodlike or bacillary, and spiral or spirochetal. Bacteria can be classified by their response to OXYGEN: aerobic, anaerobic, or facultatively anaerobic; by the mode by which they obtain their energy: chemotrophy (via chemical reaction) or PHOTOTROPHY (via light reaction); for chemotrophs by their source of chemical energy: CHEMOLITHOTROPHY (from inorganic compounds) or chemoorganotrophy (from organic compounds); and by their source for CARBON; NITROGEN; etc.; HETEROTROPHY (from organic sources) or AUTOTROPHY (from CARBON DIOXIDE). They can also be classified by whether or not they stain (based on the structure of their CELL WALLS) with CRYSTAL VIOLET dye: gram-negative or gram-positive.
Foodstuff used especially for domestic and laboratory animals, or livestock.
A large stout-bodied, sometimes anadromous, TROUT found in still and flowing waters of the Pacific coast from southern California to Alaska. It has a greenish back, a whitish belly, and pink, red, or lavender stripes on the sides, with usually a sprinkling of black dots. It is highly regarded as a sport and food fish. Its former name was Salmo gairdneri. The sea-run rainbow trouts are often called steelheads. Redband trouts refer to interior populations of rainbows.
A plant genus in the LAURACEAE family. The tree, Persea americana Mill., is known for the Avocado fruit, the food of commerce.
A family of compounds containing an oxo group with the general structure of 1,5-pentanedioic acid. (From Lehninger, Principles of Biochemistry, 1982, p442)

The chemical ecology of Biomphalaria glabrata: the effects of ammonia on the growth rate of juvenile snails. (1/3091)

When juvenile specimens of Biomphalaria glabrata were subjected to concentrations of ammonia ranging from 1-100 mug/ml in various media the following effects were observed: the addition of ammonia to borate buffered media caused mortality. Both borate and tris-buffered media caused a decrease in the growth rate of snails when compared with controls in SSW. The growth rates of the snails could be enhanced by increasing the concentration of ammonia to critical thresholds, but further increases beyond these thresholds resulted in growth inhibition. The toxicity of ammonia in ambient water was augmented by an an increase in pH. The possible causation and ecological significance of these effects are discussed. There are indications that the snails are physiologically well-adapted to utilize ammonia when required and also to control its excretion and uptake from the medium.  (+info)

Carbon 13 NMR study of nonenzymatic reactions of pyridoxal 5'-phosphate with selected amino acids and of related reactions. (2/3091)

Carbon 13 nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy has been used to monitor the nonenzymatic reactions of pyridoxal 5'-phosphate with glycine, alanine, valine, serine, and with several other model compounds. Isotopically enriched amino acids were employed so that low concentrations could be utilized while still allowing relatively rapid acquisition of spectral data. The results for alanine and serine are particularly noteworthy in that alanine is deaminated to pyruvate and pyruvate is aminated to alanine, but contrary to the enzymatic reactions of various serine dehydratases wherein serine is converted to pyruvate, the nonenzymatic reaction utilizing serine results in hydroxypruvate rather than pyruvate formation. In the reverse reaction, hydroxypyruvate is aminated to serine but very inefficiently relative to the amination of pyruvate to alanine. The experimental results have been formulated into a proposed reaction mechanism for deamination of amino acids by pyridoxal-P.  (+info)

RFLP of rRNA genes and sequencing of the 16S-23S rDNA intergenic spacer region of ammonia-oxidizing bacteria: a phylogenetic approach. (3/3091)

It has been established that 16S rRNA gene-based phylogeny gives a low resolution between members of the chemoautotrophic ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AOB) belonging to the beta-subclass of the Proteobacteria. In this study, 12 isolates of AOB were ribotyped, and the sequences of the 16S-23S rDNA intergenic spacer region (ISR) were determined and used in a phylogenetic study. 16S and 23S rDNA ribotyping revealed that the AOB studied contain only one rrn operon per genome, in contrast to most bacteria, which have 5-10 copies of the rRNA genes per genome. It is likely that the presence of only one set of rRNA genes is related to the slow growth of the AOB. The 16S and 23S rRNA genes of the AOB were shown to be arranged in the classical way: a 16S rRNA gene, an ISR and a 23S rRNA gene. Despite the close phylogenetic relationship among the AOB, the relative location of the rRNA genes in the genome appears to vary considerably. The size of the ISR was approximately 400 bp in the Nitrosomonas isolates and 645-694 bp in the Nitrosospira isolates, suggesting a species-specific size difference in the ISR. The ISR contained two potential tRNA genes in the 5' end in all isolates studied. The similarity values between the ISR sequences of the AOB are low (42.9-96.2%) compared with the 16S rDNA sequence similarity values, and therefore the ISR sequences are valuable as a complementary phylogenetic tool in combination with 16S rRNA gene sequences. The phylogenetic analysis of the AOB based on ISR sequences confirms the 16S rRNA gene-based phylogeny but has the benefit of giving a higher resolution.  (+info)

Contributory and exacerbating roles of gaseous ammonia and organic dust in the etiology of atrophic rhinitis. (4/3091)

Pigs reared commercially indoors are exposed to air heavily contaminated with particulate and gaseous pollutants. Epidemiological surveys have shown an association between the levels of these pollutants and the severity of lesions associated with the upper respiratory tract disease of swine atrophic rhinitis. This study investigated the role of aerial pollutants in the etiology of atrophic rhinitis induced by Pasteurella multocida. Forty, 1-week-old Large White piglets were weaned and divided into eight groups designated A to H. The groups were housed in Rochester exposure chambers and continuously exposed to the following pollutants: ovalbumin (groups A and B), ammonia (groups C and D), ovalbumin plus ammonia (groups E and F), and unpolluted air (groups G and H). The concentrations of pollutants used were 20 mg m-3 total mass and 5 mg m-3 respirable mass for ovalbumin dust and 50 ppm for ammonia. One week after exposure commenced, the pigs in groups A, C, E, and G were infected with P. multocida type D by intranasal inoculation. After 4 weeks of exposure to pollutants, the pigs were killed and the extent of turbinate atrophy was assessed with a morphometric index (MI). Control pigs kept in clean air and not inoculated with P. multocida (group H) had normal turbinate morphology with a mean MI of 41.12% (standard deviation [SD], +/- 1. 59%). In contrast, exposure to pollutants in the absence of P. multocida (groups B, D, and F) induced mild turbinate atrophy with mean MIs of 49.65% (SD, +/-1.96%), 51.04% (SD, +/-2.06%), and 49.88% (SD, +/-3.51%), respectively. A similar level of atrophy was also evoked by inoculation with P. multocida in the absence of pollutants (group G), giving a mean MI of 50.77% (SD, +/-2.07%). However, when P. multocida inoculation was combined with pollutant exposure (groups A, C, and E) moderate to severe turbinate atrophy occurred with mean MIs of 64.93% (SD, +/-4.64%), 59.18% (SD, +/-2.79%), and 73.30% (SD, +/-3.19%), respectively. The severity of atrophy was greatest in pigs exposed simultaneously to dust and ammonia. At the end of the exposure period, higher numbers of P. multocida bacteria were isolated from the tonsils than from the nasal membrane, per gram of tissue. The severity of turbinate atrophy in inoculated pigs was proportional to the number of P. multocida bacteria isolated from tonsils (r2 = 0.909, P < 0.05) and nasal membrane (r2 = 0.628, P < 0.05). These findings indicate that aerial pollutants contribute to the severity of lesions associated with atrophic rhinitis by facilitating colonization of the pig's upper respiratory tract by P. multocida and also by directly evoking mild atrophy.  (+info)

Helicobacter pylori infection potentiates the inhibition of gastric acid secretion by omeprazole. (5/3091)

BACKGROUND: Omeprazole has a greater intragastric pH elevating effect in Helicobacter pylori positive than negative subjects. Ammonia production by H pylori has been suggested as a probable mechanism. AIMS: To assess the effect of H pylori status on gastric acid secretion during omeprazole treatment, and to examine the possible role of ammonia neutralisation of intragastric acid in increased omeprazole efficacy in infected subjects. METHODS: Twenty H pylori positive and 12 H pylori negative healthy volunteers were examined before and six to eight weeks after commencing omeprazole 40 mg/day. On both occasions plasma gastrin and acid output were measured basally and in response to increasing doses of gastrin 17 (G-17). Gastric juice ammonium concentrations were also measured. RESULTS: Prior to omeprazole, measurements were similar in the H pylori positive and negative subjects. During omeprazole, median basal intragastric pH was higher in the H pylori positive (7.95) versus negative (3.75) subjects (p<0.002). During omeprazole basal, submaximal (180 pmol/kg/h G-17), and maximal acid outputs (800 pmol/kg/h G-17) were lower in H pylori positive subjects (0.0, 3.6, 6.0 mmol/h respectively) versus negative subjects (0.3, 14.2, 18.6 mmol/h) (p<0.03 for each). This effect was not explained by neutralisation by ammonia. CONCLUSION: The presence of H pylori infection leads to a more profound suppression of acid secretion during omeprazole treatment. The effect cannot be explained by neutralisation of intragastric acid by bacterial ammonia production and its precise mechanism has to be explained.  (+info)

Reciprocal ST-segment depression associated with exercise-induced ST-segment elevation indicates residual viability after myocardial infarction. (6/3091)

OBJECTIVES: We evaluated the clinical significance of reciprocal ST-segment depression associated with exercise-induced ST-segment elevation for detecting residual viability within the infarcted area. BACKGROUND: Although the relation between residual viability and exercise-induced ST-segment elevation has been described, there are no reports focusing on the relation between myocardial viability and reciprocal ST-segment depression associated with exercise-induced ST-segment elevation. METHODS: We evaluated regional blood flow and glucose utilization using N-13 ammonia (NH3) and F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) in 30 patients with a previous Q-wave myocardial infarction (anterior in 15, inferior in 15). All subjects had single-vessel disease and had exercise-induced ST-segment elevations (> or =1 mm) in electrocardiographic leads. RESULTS: Reciprocal ST-segment depression (> or =1 mm) was present in 16 patients (Group A; anterior in 6, inferior in 10) but not in the remaining 14 patients (Group B). The degree of exercise-induced ST-segment elevation (1.8+/-0.2 vs. 2.0+/-0.2 mm) and the time from the onset of infarction to the study (75+/-49 vs. 74+/-52 days) did not differ between groups. There were no significant differences between groups in the severity of left ventricular dysfunction and the residual luminal narrowing in the infarct-related artery (45+/-21 vs. 48+/-25%). The presence and site of infarction were confirmed by NH3-PET in all patients. FDG-PET demonstrated residual tissue viability within infarct-related area in all patients in Group A and in 3 (21%) of 14 patients in Group B (p < 0.01). The sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of reciprocal ST-segment depression associated with exercise-induced ST-segment elevation for detecting residual viability were 84%, 100% and 90%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: The occurrence of reciprocal ST-segment depression associated with exercise-induced ST segment elevation in patients with a previous Q-wave infarction who had single-vessel disease indicates residual tissue viability within the infarct-related area.  (+info)

13N-ammonia myocardial blood flow and uptake: relation to functional outcome of asynergic regions after revascularization. (7/3091)

OBJECTIVES: In this study we determined whether 13N-ammonia uptake measured late after injection provides additional insight into myocardial viability beyond its value as a myocardial blood flow tracer. BACKGROUND: Myocardial accumulation of 13N-ammonia is dependent on both regional blood flow and metabolic trapping. METHODS: Twenty-six patients with chronic coronary artery disease and left ventricular dysfunction underwent prerevascularization 13N-ammonia and 18F-deoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography, and thallium single-photon emission computed tomography. Pre- and postrevascularization wall-motion abnormalities were assessed using gated cardiac magnetic resonance imaging or gated radionuclide angiography. RESULTS: Wall motion improved in 61 of 107 (57%) initially asynergic regions and remained abnormal in 46 after revascularization. Mean absolute myocardial blood flow was significantly higher in regions that improved compared to regions that did not improve after revascularization (0.63+/-0.27 vs. 0.52+/-0.25 ml/min/g, p < 0.04). Similarly, the magnitude of late 13N-ammonia uptake and FDG uptake was significantly higher in regions that improved (90+/-20% and 94+/-25%, respectively) compared to regions that did not improve after revascularization (67+/-24% and 71+/-25%, p < 0.001 for both, respectively). However, late 13N-ammonia uptake was a significantly better predictor of functional improvement after revascularization (area under the receiver operating characteristic [ROC] curve = 0.79) when compared to absolute blood flow (area under the ROC curve = 0.63, p < 0.05). In addition, there was a linear relationship between late 13N-ammonia uptake and FDG uptake (r = 0.68, p < 0.001) as well as thallium uptake (r = 0.76, p < 0.001) in all asynergic regions. CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest that beyond its value as a perfusion tracer, late 13N-ammonia uptake provides useful information regarding functional recovery after revascularization. The parallel relationship among 13N-ammonia, FDG, and thallium uptake supports the concept that uptake of 13N-ammonia as measured from the late images may provide important insight regarding cell membrane integrity and myocardial viability.  (+info)

The rostral ventrolateral medulla mediates the sympathoactivation produced by chemical stimulation of the rat nasal mucosa. (8/3091)

1. We sought to outline the brainstem circuit responsible for the increase in sympathetic tone caused by chemical stimulation of the nasal passages with ammonia vapour. Experiments were performed in alpha-chloralose-anaesthetized, paralysed and artificially ventilated rats. 2. Stimulation of the nasal mucosa increased splanchnic sympathetic nerve discharge (SND), elevated arterial blood pressure (ABP), raised heart rate slightly and inhibited phrenic nerve discharge. 3. Bilateral injections of the broad-spectrum excitatory amino acid receptor antagonist kynurenate (Kyn) into the rostral part of the ventrolateral medulla (RVLM; rostral C1 area) greatly reduced the effects of nasal mucosa stimulation on SND (-80 %). These injections had no effect on resting ABP, resting SND or the sympathetic baroreflex. 4. Bilateral injections of Kyn into the ventrolateral medulla at the level of the obex (caudal C1 area) or into the nucleus tractus solitarii (NTS) greatly attenuated the baroreflex and significantly increased the baseline levels of both SND and ABP. However they did not reduce the effect of nasal mucosa stimulation on SND. 5. Single-unit recordings were made from 39 putative sympathoexcitatory neurons within the rostral C1 area. Most neurons (24 of 39) were activated by nasal mucosa stimulation (+65.8 % rise in discharge rate). Responding neurons had a wide range of conduction velocities and included slow-conducting neurons identified previously as C1 cells. The remaining putative sympathoexcitatory neurons were either unaffected (n = 8 neurons) or inhibited (n = 7) during nasal stimulation. We also recorded from ten respiratory-related neurons, all of which were silenced by nasal stimulation. 6. In conclusion, the sympathoexcitatory response to nasal stimulation is largely due to activation of bulbospinal presympathetic neurons within the RVLM. We suggest that these neurons receive convergent and directionally opposite polysynaptic inputs from arterial baroreceptors and trigeminal afferents. These inputs are integrated within the rostral C1 area as opposed to the NTS or the caudal C1 area.  (+info)

Causes of Hyperammonemia:

1. Liver disease or failure: The liver is responsible for filtering out ammonia, so if it is not functioning properly, ammonia levels can rise.
2. Urea cycle disorders: These are genetic conditions that affect the body's ability to break down protein and produce urea. As a result, ammonia can build up in the bloodstream.
3. Inborn errors of metabolism: Certain inherited disorders can lead to hyperammonemia by affecting the body's ability to process ammonia.
4. Sepsis: Severe infections can cause inflammation in the body, which can lead to hyperammonemia.
5. Kidney disease or failure: If the kidneys are not functioning properly, they may be unable to remove excess ammonia from the bloodstream, leading to hyperammonemia.

Symptoms of Hyperammonemia:

1. Lethargy and confusion
2. Seizures
3. Coma
4. Vomiting
5. Diarrhea
6. Decreased appetite
7. Weight loss
8. Fatigue
9. Headache
10. Nausea and vomiting

Diagnosis of Hyperammonemia:

1. Blood tests: Measurement of ammonia levels in the blood is the most common method used to diagnose hyperammonemia.
2. Urine tests: Measurement of urea levels in the urine can help determine if the body is able to produce and excrete urea normally.
3. Imaging tests: Imaging tests such as CT or MRI scans may be ordered to look for any underlying liver or kidney damage.
4. Genetic testing: If the cause of hyperammonemia is suspected to be a genetic disorder, genetic testing may be ordered to confirm the diagnosis.

Treatment of Hyperammonemia:

1. Dietary changes: A low-protein diet and avoiding high-aminogram foods can help reduce ammonia production in the body.
2. Medications: Medications such as sodium benzoate, sodium phenylbutyrate, and ribavirin may be used to reduce ammonia production or increase urea production.
3. Dialysis: In severe cases of hyperammonemia, dialysis may be necessary to remove excess ammonia from the blood.
4. Liver transplantation: In cases where the cause of hyperammonemia is liver disease, a liver transplant may be necessary.
5. Nutritional support: Providing adequate nutrition and hydration can help support the body's metabolic processes and prevent complications of hyperammonemia.

Complications of Hyperammonemia:

1. Brain damage: Prolonged elevated ammonia levels in the blood can cause brain damage, leading to cognitive impairment, seizures, and coma.
2. Respiratory failure: Severe hyperammonemia can lead to respiratory failure, which can be life-threatening.
3. Cardiac complications: Hyperammonemia can cause cardiac complications such as arrhythmias and heart failure.
4. Kidney damage: Prolonged elevated ammonia levels in the blood can cause kidney damage and failure.
5. Infections: People with hyperammonemia may be more susceptible to infections due to impaired immune function.

In conclusion, hyperammonemia is a serious condition that can have severe consequences if left untreated. It is essential to identify the underlying cause of hyperammonemia and provide appropriate treatment to prevent complications. Early detection and management of hyperammonemia can improve outcomes and reduce the risk of long-term sequelae.

This condition is most commonly seen in people with advanced liver disease, such as cirrhosis or liver cancer. It can also be caused by other conditions that affect the liver, such as hepatitis or portal hypertension.

Symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy can include confusion, disorientation, slurred speech, memory loss, and difficulty with coordination and balance. In severe cases, it can lead to coma or even death.

Diagnosis of hepatic encephalopathy is typically made through a combination of physical examination, medical history, and diagnostic tests such as blood tests and imaging studies. Treatment options include medications to reduce the production of ammonia in the gut, antibiotics to treat any underlying infections, and transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) to improve liver function. In severe cases, a liver transplant may be necessary.

Overall, hepatic encephalopathy is a serious condition that can have significant impact on quality of life and survival in people with advanced liver disease. Early detection and prompt treatment are essential to prevent complications and improve outcomes.

There are several types of acidosis, including:

1. Respiratory acidosis: This occurs when the lung's ability to remove carbon dioxide from the blood is impaired, leading to an increase in blood acidity.
2. Metabolic acidosis: This type of acidosis occurs when there is an excessive production of acid in the body due to factors such as diabetes, starvation, or kidney disease.
3. Mixed acidosis: This type of acidosis is a combination of respiratory and metabolic acidosis.
4. Severe acute respiratory acidosis (SARA): This is a life-threatening condition that occurs suddenly, usually due to a severe lung injury or aspiration of a corrosive substance.

The symptoms of acidosis can vary depending on the type and severity of the condition. Common symptoms include:

1. Fatigue
2. Weakness
3. Confusion
4. Headaches
5. Nausea and vomiting
6. Abdominal pain
7. Difficulty breathing
8. Rapid heart rate
9. Muscle twitching

If left untreated, acidosis can lead to complications such as:

1. Kidney damage
2. Seizures
3. Coma
4. Heart arrhythmias
5. Respiratory failure

Treatment of acidosis depends on the underlying cause and the severity of the condition. Some common treatments include:

1. Oxygen therapy
2. Medications to help regulate breathing and heart rate
3. Fluid and electrolyte replacement
4. Dietary changes
5. Surgery, in severe cases.

In conclusion, acidosis is a serious medical condition that can have severe consequences if left untreated. It is important to seek medical attention immediately if you suspect that you or someone else may have acidosis. With prompt and appropriate treatment, it is possible to effectively manage the condition and prevent complications.

The primary symptoms of UCDs vary depending on the specific disorder but may include poor feeding, vomiting, seizures, lethargy, confusion, and difficulty breathing. Diagnosis of UCDs typically involves a combination of clinical presentation, laboratory tests such as blood ammonia levels, and genetic analysis. Treatment for UCDs includes dietary modifications, medication to reduce ammonia production in the body, and in some cases, liver transplantation.

UCDs are rare and affect approximately 1 in 8,500 people worldwide. They can affect individuals of all ages and backgrounds, although some types of UCDs are more common in specific populations or ethnic groups. Early detection and treatment of UCDs are critical to preventing long-term cognitive and physical disability and improving outcomes for affected individuals.

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Aerobic oxidation of ammonia to hydroxylamine via AMO is an endergonic reaction. So, all aerobic ammonia oxidizing organisms ... Ammonia monooxygenase (EC 1.14.99.39, AMO) is an enzyme, which catalyses the following chemical reaction ammonia + AH2 + O2 ... Ammonia+monooxygenase at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) Portal: Biology (EC 1.14.99). ... Zahn JA, Arciero DM, Hooper AB, DiSpirito AA (November 1996). "Evidence for an iron center in the ammonia monooxygenase from ...
Alternatively, ammonia from waste water is sent into an ammonia electrolyzer (ammonia electrolysis) operating with renewable ... Ammonia is also processed by coal. The American Oil Co in the mid-1960s positioned a single-converter ammonia plant engineered ... Ammonia is one of the most highly produced inorganic chemicals. There are numerous large-scale ammonia plants worldwide, ... Ammonia production depends on plentiful supplies of energy, predominantly natural gas. Due to ammonia's critical role in ...
The level of ammonia in the atmosphere was more than twice as large in 2010 as it was in 1940. Ammonia is now recognized by ... Ammonia pollution is pollution by the chemical ammonia (NH3) - a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen which is a byproduct of ... Gaseous ammonia emissions enter Earth's soil and water through both wet and dry deposition. Aqueous ammonia, another form of ... The cloth is coated in phosphoric acid which attracts ammonia gas (a base). Air flows through the tube and ammonia sticks to ...
... the ammonia channel must be deactivated to prevent excessive ammonia entering the cell (where ammonia would be combined with ... The human RhCG ammonia transporter was found to have a similar ammonia-conducting channel structure. It was proposed[citation ... Ammonia transporters (TC# 1.A.11) are structurally related membrane transport proteins called Amt proteins (ammonia ... Each monomer contains a hydrophobic ammonia conducting channel. While prokaryotic ammonia channel proteins have an N-terminal ...
... artist profile Ammonia interview Comprehensive Ammonia Discography Ammonia @ AllMusic Ammonia @ Discogs Ammonia @ MusicBrainz ( ... Ammonia was an alternative rock band from Australia which made a name for itself in the 1990s, producing a mixture of grunge ... That summer, Ammonia was the first band to sign with Sony's Murmur label. (The second band to sign was the then unknown ... Consequently, at the end of 1998, Ammonia announced that it was splitting up. Wanting to go out on a high, it was decided to ...
A different gas of comparable solubility in water, such as hydrogen chloride, can be used instead of ammonia. If the ammonia is ... The experiment consists of introducing water through an inlet to a container filled with ammonia gas. Ammonia dissolves into ... The Ammonia Smoke Fountain: An Interesting Thermodynamic Adventure M. Dale Alexander , Daniel T. Haworth J. Chem. Educ., 1999, ... A(nother) Modification of the Ammonia Fountain Demonstration Ben Ruekberg and David L. Freeman Journal of Chemical Education ...
In enzymology, an ammonia kinase (EC 2.7.3.8) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction ATP + NH3 ⇌ {\displaystyle \ ... Portal: Biology v t e (EC 2.7.3, Enzymes of unknown structure, Ammonia, All stub articles, EC 2.7 stubs). ... The systematic name of this enzyme class is ATP:ammonia phosphotransferase. Other names in common use include phosphoramidate- ...
... ammonia liquor, aqua ammonia, aqueous ammonia, or (inaccurately) ammonia, is a solution of ammonia in water. It can be denoted ... In contrast to anhydrous ammonia, aqueous ammonia finds few non-niche uses outside of cleaning agents. Diluted (1-3%) ammonia ... Commonly available ammonia with soap added is known as "cloudy ammonia". In industry, aqueous ammonia can be used as a ... Ammonia is used by aquarists for the purposes of setting up a new fish tank using an ammonia process called fishless cycling. ...
Ammonia (Greek: Ἀμμωνία) was an epithet of the Greek goddess Hera, under which she was worshiped in Elis. The inhabitants of ... 7 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Schmitz, Leonhard (1870). "Ammonia". In Smith, ...
The amount of ammonia present is usually accompanied by a rise in pH. As ammonia is a base, it is stabilized by acidic water. ... An ammonia test is the most sure way of diagnosing ammonia poisoning. Symptoms include: Purple, red or bleeding gills Fish may ... Treatments include immediately reducing the ammonia level through many small water changes. Alternatively an ammonia detoxifier ... Once the ammonia is removed, the fish may recover if the damage is not too extensive. Increasing aeration may be desirable, as ...
Ammonia is a chemical compound with the formula NH3. Ammonia (data page) Ammonia may also refer to: Ammonia (band), an ... a cleaning chemical commonly referred to as ammonia Hera Ammonia, an epithet of Greek goddess Hera SF Ammonia, a railway ferry ... in Norway Pneumonia This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Ammonia. If an internal link led you here ... Australian rock band Ammonia (genus), a widespread genus of estuarine foraminiferan Ammonium hydroxide, ...
... (ammonia with radioisotope nitrogen-13) is a medication for diagnostic positron emission tomography (PET) imaging ... "Ammonia N 13". Drug Information Portal. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Portal: Medicine v t e (Use American English from ... "Ammonia N 13- nh3n13 injection". DailyMed. 30 October 2019. Retrieved 15 September 2020. Cheng KT (December 2007). "[13N] ... Ammonia". Molecular Imaging and Contrast Agent Database. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PMID 20641280. Albano D ...
... are fungi that develop fruit bodies exclusively or relatively abundantly on soil that has had ammonia or other ... Fukiharu T, Hongo T (1995). "Ammonia fungi of Iriomote Island in the southern Ryukyus, Japan and a new ammonia fungus, Hebeloma ... Articles with short description, Short description matches Wikidata, Ammonia fungi, Soil biology, Ammonia). ... The addition of ammonia or urea causes numerous chemical and biological changes, for examples, the pH of soil litter is ...
... is a benthic foraminifer living in the sediment of brackish waters. It is very similar to Ammonia beccarii, but ... tepida in fact represent other species of Ammonia, primarily Ammonia veneta, with true specimens of A. tepida only being found ... "Ammonia beccarii and Ammonia tepida (Foraminifera): morphofunctional arguments for their distinction". Marine Micropaleontology ... Ammonia tepida is found in the sediment of brackish waters. It is able to tolerate a wide range of temperatures and degrees of ...
Ammonia aoteana (Finlay, 1940) Ammonia batava (Hofker, 1951) Ammonia beccarii (Linnaeus, 1758) Ammonia convexa (Collins, 1958) ... Ammonia irridescens (Arnal, 1958) (maybe a synonym of A. tepida) Ammonia limnetes (Todd & Bronnimann, 1957) Ammonia sobrina ( ... Ammonia is a genus of marine foraminifers. It is one of the most abundant foraminifer genera worldwide and occurs in sheltered ... While several different forms exist, many authors consider the genus to consist of a single species, Ammonia beccarii, with ...
Reaction of diborane with ammonia mainly gives the diammoniate salt [H2B(NH3)2]+(BH4)−. Ammonia borane is the main product when ... Ammonia borane has been suggested as a storage medium for hydrogen, e.g. for when the gas is used to fuel motor vehicles. It ... Ammonia borane finds some use in organic synthesis as an air-stable derivative of diborane. Many analogues have been prepared ... Its similarity to ethane is tenuous since ammonia borane is a solid and ethane is a gas: their melting points differing by 284 ...
An ammonia cookie is a cookie made with baking ammonia as a leavener. In the United States, they are most closely associated ... 5-6. ISBN 0-86730-784-6. v t e (Articles containing Polish-language text, Ammonia, Cookies, American desserts, All stub ...
Tyrosine ammonia lyase (EC 4.3.1.23, L-tyrosine ammonia-lyase, TAL or Tyrase) is an enzyme in the natural phenols biosynthesis ... phenylalanine ammonia-lyase) EC 4.3.1.25 (phenylalanine/tyrosine ammonia-lyase) Louie GV, Bowman ME, Moffitt MC, Baiga TJ, ... Tyrosine+ammonia-lyase at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) www.hhmi.org Portal: Biology v t ... Schwede TF, Rétey J, Schulz GE (April 1999). "Crystal structure of histidine ammonia-lyase revealing a novel polypeptide ...
In enzymology, an aspartate-ammonia ligase (EC 6.3.1.1) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction ATP + L-aspartate + ... This enzyme belongs to the family of ligases, specifically those forming carbon-nitrogen bonds as acid-D-ammonia (or amine) ... ligases (amide synthases). The systematic name of this enzyme class is L-aspartate:ammonia ligase (AMP-forming). Other names in ...
In enzymology, a diphthine-ammonia ligase (EC 6.3.1.14, diphthamide synthase, diphthamide synthetase) is an enzyme that ... ammonia ligase (ADP-forming). Other names in common use include diphthamide synthase, and diphthamide synthetase. Moehring JM, ...
... ammonia-lyase, and 3,4-dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine ammonia-lyase. This enzyme participates in tyrosine metabolism. Magee WL, ... In enzymology, a dihydroxyphenylalanine ammonia-lyase (EC 4.3.1.11, entry deleted) is a non-existing enzyme that catalyzes the ... The systematic name of this enzyme class is 3,4-dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (trans-caffeate-forming). Other names ... This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically ammonia lyases, which cleave carbon-nitrogen bonds. ...
The enzyme ethanolamine ammonia-lyase (EC 4.3.1.7) catalyzes the chemical reaction ethanolamine ⇌ {\displaystyle \ ... The systematic name of this enzyme class is ethanolamine ammonia-lyase (acetaldehyde-forming). It is also called ethanolamine ... rightleftharpoons } acetaldehyde + NH3 This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically ammonia lyases, which cleave ...
Vapor-pressure formula for ammonia: log10P = A - B / (T − C), where P is pressure in kPa, and T is temperature in kelvins; A = ... Phase diagram for ammonia IR spectrum (from NIST) (Articles with short description, Short description matches Wikidata, Use dmy ... SIRI Science Stuff (Ammonia Solution) Linstrom, Peter J.; Mallard, William G. (eds.); NIST Chemistry WebBook, NIST Standard ... This page provides supplementary chemical data on ammonia. Table data (above) obtained from CRC Handbook of Chemistry and ...
The enzyme methylaspartate ammonia-lyase (EC 4.3.1.2) catalyzes the chemical reaction L-threo-3-methylaspartate ⇌ {\ ... The systematic name of this enzyme class is L-threo-3-methylaspartate ammonia-lyase (mesaconate-forming). Other names in common ... "Insights into Enzyme Evolution Revealed by the Structure of Methylaspartate Ammonia Lyase". Structure. 10 (1): 105-13. doi: ... displaystyle \rightleftharpoons } mesaconate + NH3 This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically ammonia lyases, ...
"Live updates: Ammonia leak contaminates area in east Ukraine". The Washington Post. Retrieved 21 March 2022. Nava, Victor I. ( ... On 21 March 2022 during the battle of Sumy, a Russian airstrike damaged one of the ammonia tanks at the Sumykhimprom plant, ... Guardian staff and AFP (21 March 2022). "Ukrainian town told to shelter after shelling causes ammonia leak at chemical factory ... Articles with short description, Short description is different from Wikidata, Use dmy dates from March 2022, Ammonia, March ...
... phenylalanine ammonia-lyases), EC 4.3.1.25 (tyrosine ammonia-lyases), and EC 4.3.1.26 (phenylalanine/tyrosine ammonia-lyases). ... L-tyrosine ammonia-lyase, phenylalanine ammonium-lyase, PAL, and L-phenylalanine ammonia-lyase. Phenylalanine ammonia lyase is ... The enzyme phenylalanine ammonia lyase (EC 4.3.1.24) catalyzes the conversion of L-phenylalanine to ammonia and trans-cinnamic ... Phenylalanine ammonia lyase is found widely in plants, as well as some bacteria, yeast, and fungi, with isoenzymes existing ...
Very high levels of ammonia can damage the lungs or cause death ... High levels of ammonia can irritate and burn the skin, mouth, ... Useful search terms for ammonia include "anhydrous ammonia," "aqua ammonia,"and "aqueous ammonia." ... NLM Medline Plus: Ammonia Poisoningexternal icon. *Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) Guideline for Ammonia pdf icon[ ... Ammonia is used in many industries. Some examples of workers at risk of being exposed to ammonia include the following:. * ...
At very high levels, ammonia can even cause death. Ammonia has been found in at least 137 of the 1,647 current or former ... Exposure to high levels of ammonia can cause irritation and serious burns on the skin and in the mouth, throat, lungs, and eyes ... Ammonia is found throughout the environment in the air, soil, and water, and in plants and animals including humans. ... Ammonia gas can be dissolved in water. This kind of ammonia is called liquid ammonia or aqueous ammonia. Once exposed to open ...
If the gas is dissolved in water, it is called liquid ammonia. Poisoning may occur if you breathe in ammonia. Poisoning may ... Ammonia is a strong, colorless gas. If the gas is dissolved in water, it is called liquid ammonia. Poisoning may occur if you ... WARNING: Never mix ammonia with bleach. This causes the release of toxic chlorine gas, which can be deadly. ... Damage is related to the amount and strength (concentration) of the ammonia. Most household cleaners are relatively weak and ...
If the gas is dissolved in water, it is called liquid ammonia. Poisoning may occur if you breathe in ammonia. Poisoning may ... Ammonia is a strong, colorless gas. If the gas is dissolved in water, it is called liquid ammonia. Poisoning may occur if you ... WARNING: Never mix ammonia with bleach. This causes the release of toxic chlorine gas, which can be deadly. ... Damage is related to the amount and strength (concentration) of the ammonia. Most household cleaners are relatively weak and ...
Environmental: Detection of ammonia in environmental samples. Case classification * Suspected: A case in which a potentially ... Toxicological profile for ammonia. Atlanta, GA: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Division of Toxicology; 2002 ... Biologic: No biologic marker is readily available for ammonia exposure or poisoning. ... exists for ammonia exposure, or an epidemiologic link exists between this case and a laboratory-confirmed case. ...
AMMONIA (UNII: 5138Q19F1X) (AMMONIA - UNII:5138Q19F1X) AMMONIA. 0.05 g in 0.33 mL. ... AMMONIA INHALANTS inhalant. To receive this label RSS feed. Copy the URL below and paste it into your RSS Reader application. ... AMMONIA INHALANTS inhalant. If this SPL contains inactivated NDCs listed by the FDA initiated compliance action, they will be ...
Karyakin, E. , Fraser, G. , Loeser, J. and Saykally, R. (1999), Rotation-Tunneling Spectrum of the Deuterated Ammonia Dimer, ...
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GEOS-Chem global chemical transport model (CTM) was used to calculate the impact of a change in ammonia emissions on PM2.5 ... Hidden cost of U.S. agricultural exports: particulate matter from ammonia emissions. Environ Sci Technol. ... Hidden cost of U.S. agricultural exports: particulate matter from ammonia emissions. ...
Ammonia is slowly destroyed in environments like Plutos. The discovery of this substance near water ice features on the dwarf ... They found a strong sign of ammonia. But ammonia is easily broken up by the suns ultraviolet light and charged particles, and ... Most recently, researchers used its data to find traces of ammonia on Plutos surface. Intriguingly, the ammonia lines up with ... Ammonia on Plutos surface points to liquid water underground. Recent findings of a short-lived substance add further evidence ...
... by Corinne L. Wotton, Barbara J. Lence, Document Type: Proceeding Paper. ... Subject Headings: Water quality , Quality control , Ammonia , Uncertainty principles , Water management , Sensitivity analysis ... Water Quality Management of Ammonia Under Uncertainty. ...
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Astronauts on the International Space Station are preparing for an unscheduled space walk to fix leaking ammonia, which is used ... Spacewalk needed to fix ammonia leak on International Space Station. By Emily Senger May 10, 2013. ... Astronauts on the International Space Station are preparing for an unscheduled space walk to fix leaking ammonia, which is used ... members of the International Space Station were able to determine that the rate of the ammonia leak was increasing. ...
... for an ammonia fuelled gas carrier design from classification society DNV. ... fuel supply systems and carrying ammonia as a cargo on gas carriers, meaning specific issues occurring when utilising ammonia ... Ammonia could play an important role in the decarbonization of shipping and therefore the safety concerns have to be addressed ... Navigator Gas awarded DNV AiP for new ammonia fuelled gas carrier design. Navigator Gas, the owner and operator of the worlds ...
... ammonia and steel across aviation, shipping, and trucking industries ... Similarly, MPP forecast demand for ammonia could increase six-fold by 2050, driven my new markets for green ammonia as a marine ... In the ammonia sector, CF Industries, BASF, SABIC and Yara, as well as renewable energy providers Ørsted, Iberdrola, and ACWA ... The group this week released two new STS reports for aluminium and ammonia, as well as an updated steel strategy. ...
The comments are the first time Kyiv has publicly laid out its stance on Russian ammonia, which Moscow wants shipped via the ... Kyiv would consider allowing Russian ammonia to transit its territory for export on condition the newly-renewed Black Sea grain ... Russia, a major ammonia exporter, has pressed for ammonia supplies to resume through a pipeline from Russias Togliati to the ... The comments are the first time Kyiv has publicly laid out its stance on Russian ammonia, which Moscow wants shipped via the ...
Ostwald Oxidation of Ammonia demonstrates how a red-hot catalyst creates the incandescent reaction of ammonia. ... Ostwald Oxidation of Ammonia demonstrates how a red-hot catalyst creates the incandescent reaction of ammonia. ...
Estimates of ammonia (NH3) volatilisation in fertilised and flooded rice systems range from 2 % to 60 % of total N applied. A ... Modelling of ammonia volatilisation in fertilised and flooded rice systems. Estimates of ammonia (NH3) volatilisation in ... Modelling of ammonia volatilisation in fertilised and flooded rice systems. Status: Completed Start project:. Jan 1, 2011. End ... Fillery, I.R.P., Simpson, J.R., & De Datta, S.K. (1984). Influence of field environment and fertilizer management on ammonia ...
Environmental: Detection of ammonia in environmental samples. Case classification * Suspected: A case in which a potentially ... Toxicological profile for ammonia. Atlanta, GA: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Division of Toxicology; 2002 ... Biologic: No biologic marker is readily available for ammonia exposure or poisoning. ... exists for ammonia exposure, or an epidemiologic link exists between this case and a laboratory-confirmed case. ...
Ammonia has, for many years, been established as an important basic material in the field of fertiliser production (urea and ... Ammonia synthesis reactor. In the ammonia synthesis reactor, the synthesis of hydrogen and nitrogen into ammonia (NH3), under ... Ammonia chiller. After the ammonia synthesis, the gas is cooled down significantly and liquefied in several stages using an ... Ammonia has, for many years, been established as an important basic material in the field of fertiliser production (urea and ...
Making ammonia, Haber process, fertilisers, ammonium nitrate, examples and step by step demonstration ... Ammonia - Haber Process. How ammonia can be formed by sparking a mixture of nitrogen and hydrogen?. Describe the Haber Process ... What are the optimal conditions to obtain the ammonia?. Answers. * Show Answers *Methane + steam → hydrogen + carbon monoxide. ... Ammonia and Fertilisers. Related Topics:. More Lessons for IGCSE Chemistry. Math Worksheets ...
Find out 10 smart ammonia uses that will save you time and effort when it comes to the war on common dirt and grime in your ... Ammonias strong scent can deter unwanted critters. Fill a saucer with clear, unscented ammonia, or saturate a rag or cotton ... The harsh smell serves as a warning, though: Working with ammonia absolutely requires caution. Pure chemical ammonia can cause ... and you can always add a tablespoon or two of dish soap to make clear ammonia sudsy). Youll also find ammonia thats scented ...
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"With our well-proven uhde dual pressure technology, clean ammonia can be produced in large quantities and we are very proud to ... "The ongoing trust of our esteemed customer clearly shows that we can deliver solutions for the rising demand in clean ammonia, ... HOUSTON (ICIS)-German firm thyssenkrupp Uhde announced it has been awarded a contract to build world-scale blue ammonia plant ... Home News German thyssenkrupp awarded contract for blue ammonia plant from QAFCO ...
... Citation. Winn K, Erlenkeuser H, Nordberg K, ... Gustafsson M (1998). Stable isotopes measured on Ammonia beccarii from sediment core GIK12594-2. PANGAEA - Publishing Network ...
By ship, transporting hydrogen in the form of ammonia is currently the best alternative, given its costs, maturity and existing ... factors suggest that a competitive and reliable hydrogen supply combines pipelines and transport by ship in the form of ammonia ...
Live Hauling of Fish Total Ammonia Nitrogen (RESTf Description:. Total ammonia nitrogen measured using an Orion Ammonia ... Live Hauling of Fish Total Ammonia Nitrogen Description:. Total ammonia nitrogen measured using an Orion Ammonia electrode, ... Total ammonia nitrogen will be measured using an Orion Ammonia electrode, calibrated daily with standard solutions (0.1, 1, 10 ... Total ammonia nitrogen will be measured using an Orion Ammonia electrode, calibrated daily with standard solutions (0.1, 1, 10 ...
ammonia-oxidizing enrichment culture. Taxonomy ID: 1566733 (for references in articles please use NCBI:txid1566733). current ...
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  • This kind of ammonia is called liquid ammonia or aqueous ammonia. (cdc.gov)
  • Once exposed to open air, liquid ammonia quickly turns into a gas. (cdc.gov)
  • If the gas is dissolved in water, it is called liquid ammonia. (nih.gov)
  • Saturation (boiling pressures) of liquid ammonia at different temperatures are indicated in the figures below. (engineeringtoolbox.com)
  • Ammonia was first used as a refrigerant in the 1850s in France and was applied in the United States in the 1860s for artificial ice production. (iiar.org)
  • How long has ammonia been used as a refrigerant? (iiar.org)
  • Ammonia was among the early refrigerants used in mechanical systems, and it's the only one of the early refrigerants to secure a lasting role as a refrigerant. (iiar.org)
  • The basic design of the vapor compressor refrigeration system, using ammonia as a refrigerant in a closed cycle of evaporation, compression, condensation, and expansion, has changed very little since the early 1900s. (iiar.org)
  • Why is ammonia referred to as a natural refrigerant? (iiar.org)
  • Ammonia has been around forever as a refrigerant, though not in such tiny quantities. (r744.com)
  • Ammonia (NH 3 ) is a well-known refrigerant, particularly applicable in large, industrial plants where its advantages can be fully utilized without compromising safety. (danfoss.com)
  • Ammonia is a highly efficient refrigerant, with a theoretical efficiency slightly higher than that of R134a or propane. (danfoss.com)
  • One way of accommodating the safety issues is to use ammonia as a refrigerant in combination with CO 2 for medium or high temperatures or in cascade applications for low temperatures. (danfoss.com)
  • Ammonia is a natural refrigerant. (danfoss.com)
  • Ammonia is an inexpensive and abundantly available refrigerant. (danfoss.com)
  • Useful search terms for ammonia include "anhydrous ammonia," "aqua ammonia,"and "aqueous ammonia. (cdc.gov)
  • Since our discussions began, we have witnessed an exponential increase in the number of projects around the globe looking at Hydrogen and Ammonia as carbon free source of energy. (dnv.com)
  • Ammonia was first synthesized in 1823 by reacting air and hydrogen. (iiar.org)
  • Ammonia is a common, naturally occurring compound in the environment that breaks down naturally into hydrogen and nitrogen molecules (the atmosphere consists of nearly 80% nitrogen and hydrogen). (iiar.org)
  • Ammonia is made up of one atom of nitrogen and three atoms of hydrogen, with the chemical symbol NH3. (iiar.org)
  • How ammonia can be formed by sparking a mixture of nitrogen and hydrogen? (onlinemathlearning.com)
  • Nitrogen and hydrogen are combined to make ammonia. (onlinemathlearning.com)
  • The ongoing trust of our esteemed customer clearly shows that we can deliver solutions for the rising demand in clean ammonia, be it blue or green, be it as fertilizer or as transport medium for hydrogen," said Cord Landsmann thyssenkrupp Uhde CEO. (icis.com)
  • By ship, transporting hydrogen in the form of ammonia is currently the best alternative, given its costs, maturity and existing infrastructure, to meet Europe's objective of importing 10 million tonnes of hydrogen by 2030. (frontier-economics.com)
  • All these factors suggest that a competitive and reliable hydrogen supply combines pipelines and transport by ship in the form of ammonia, similarly to the current supply of natural gas. (frontier-economics.com)
  • Workers may be harmed from exposure to ammonia. (cdc.gov)
  • The following resources provide information about occupational exposure to ammonia. (cdc.gov)
  • NIOSH Guidelines for Chemical Hazards DHHS Publication No. 74-136 (1974) - Contains a standard for mitigation of exposure to ammonia to prevent adverse effects over a working lifetime. (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure to high levels of ammonia can cause irritation and serious burns on the skin and in the mouth, throat, lungs, and eyes. (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure to high levels of ammonia in air may be irritating to your skin, eyes, throat, and lungs and cause coughing and burns. (cdc.gov)
  • Lung damage and death may occur after exposure to very high concentrations of ammonia. (cdc.gov)
  • We do not know if exposure to ammonia causes birth defects, or if it can pass to the fetus across the placenta or to infants via breast milk. (cdc.gov)
  • How can families reduce the risk of exposure to ammonia? (cdc.gov)
  • Minimize exposure to ammonia in the workplace by wearing proper safety clothes and equipment, and by following safety rules. (cdc.gov)
  • Ammonia is a colorless gas with a very exposure for general population by the dose (how much), the Ammonia is an upper respiratory irritant sharp odor. (cdc.gov)
  • Ammonia in the Environment for acute-duration inhalation exposure airborne ammonia or ammonia fertilizer. (cdc.gov)
  • Ammonia is recycled naturally and does dissolved in water and exposure can not last very long in the environment. (cdc.gov)
  • No biologic marker is readily available for ammonia exposure or poisoning. (cdc.gov)
  • A clinically compatible case in which a high index of suspicion (credible threat or patient history regarding location and time) exists for ammonia exposure, or an epidemiologic link exists between this case and a laboratory-confirmed case. (cdc.gov)
  • Prevent the chances of deadly ammonia exposure and protect employees with five-partDefrost Condensate Ammonia Pipe Marker. (graphicproducts.com)
  • The aim of this study was to examine predictors of ammonia exposure and hyperammonemic crises in patients with urea cycle disorders . (bvsalud.org)
  • The relationships between fasting ammonia , daily ammonia exposure, and hyperammonemic crises were analyzed in >100 patients with urea cycle disorders . (bvsalud.org)
  • A 10- or 25-µmol/l increase in ammonia exposure increased the relative risk of a hyperammonemic crisis by 50 and >200% (P (bvsalud.org)
  • Fasting glutamine correlated weakly with daily ammonia exposure assessed as 24-hour area under the curve and was not a significant predictor of hyperammonemic crisis. (bvsalud.org)
  • Fasting ammonia correlates strongly and positively with daily ammonia exposure and with the risk and rate of hyperammonemic crises, suggesting that patients with urea cycle disorder may benefit from tight ammonia control. (bvsalud.org)
  • There is no evidence that ammonia causes cancer. (cdc.gov)
  • In practice, there is evidence that ammonia systems perform even better than in theory. (danfoss.com)
  • Ammonia is a colorless gas with a very distinct odor. (cdc.gov)
  • Ammonia is a strong, colorless gas. (nih.gov)
  • Influence of field environment and fertilizer management on ammonia loss from flooded rice. (wur.nl)
  • No health effects have been found in humans exposed to typical environmental concentrations of ammonia. (cdc.gov)
  • The WorkSafeBC report says a pinhole developed in the aging equipment that led to the release of lethal concentrations of ammonia, confirming findings released earlier by Technical Safety BC. (canadianmanufacturing.com)
  • Total ammonia nitrogen will be measured using an Orion Ammonia electrode, calibrated daily with standard solutions (0.1, 1, 10, and 100 mg/Liter), and results expressed as mg/Liter TAN. (noaa.gov)
  • Ammonium hydroxide forms when ammonia dissolves in water. (nih.gov)
  • Ammonium hydroxide can also release ammonia gas into the air. (nih.gov)
  • The most important safety rule to remember is: Never mix ammonia with chlorine bleach. (bobvila.com)
  • The Black Sea Grain Initiative brokered by Turkey and the United Nations in July last year facilitates 'the safe navigation for the export of grain and related foodstuffs and fertilisers, including ammonia' from three Ukrainian ports. (yahoo.com)
  • Children are less likely than adults to be exposed to concentrated levels of ammonia because most exposures occur at work. (cdc.gov)
  • Practically all fruits, vegetables, produce and meats, as well as many beverages and juices, pass through at least one facility that uses an ammonia refrigeration system before reaching our homes. (iiar.org)
  • Outfit your facility`s refrigeration system with Defrost Condensate Ammonia Pipe Marker, or HGD ammonia pipe markers to convey important information about pipe contents and associated hazards. (graphicproducts.com)
  • The operating pressures of ammonia are comparable to those of other common refrigerants (HFCs and HCs) and it has a relatively high normal boiling point (-33.3 °C). Ammonia has high volumetric capacity, so ammonia pipe lines are smaller than HFC pipe lines. (danfoss.com)
  • Ammonia is also found in many household and industrial cleaners. (cdc.gov)
  • This odor is familiar to many people because ammonia is used in smelling salts, many household and industrial cleaners, and window-cleaning products. (cdc.gov)
  • Many household and industrial cleaners contain ammonia. (cdc.gov)
  • Make sure there is adequate ventilation when you use cleaners that contain ammonia, and wear proper clothing and eye protection. (cdc.gov)
  • Ammonia is applied directly into soil on farm fields, and is used to make fertilizers for farm crops, lawns, and plants. (cdc.gov)
  • You may be exposed to higher levels if you apply ammonia fertilizers or live near farms where these fertilizers have been applied. (cdc.gov)
  • Avoid farm fields after they have been treated with ammonia or ammonia-containing fertilizers. (cdc.gov)
  • Farmers may also be exposed to ammonia during the application of fertilizers on fields. (cdc.gov)
  • In this context, we have already announced that we expect to be make a dual-fuel, two-stroke ammonia engine commercially available for large-scale ocean-going ships by 2024, followed by a retrofit package to make existing maritime vessels capable of running on ammonia by 2025," said Thomas S. Hansen, Head of Promotion and Customer Support, MAN Energy Solutions. (dnv.com)
  • By the 1900s, ammonia refrigeration machines were being commercially installed in block ice, food processing, and chemical production facilities. (iiar.org)
  • Approximately 18 million metric tons of ammonia are produced annually in North America alone, and of this amount, less than two percent is used for refrigeration. (iiar.org)
  • Using cameras and data from ground crews, members of the International Space Station were able to determine that the rate of the ammonia leak was increasing. (macleans.ca)
  • were killed as they investigated the ammonia leak in the early hours of Oct. 17. (canadianmanufacturing.com)
  • Ammonia is renowned for its favorable thermodynamic properties. (danfoss.com)
  • These applications are high capacity charges however, there are on-going efforts to develop low-charge ammonia systems in order to take further advantage of the beneficial thermodynamic and environmental properties of ammonia. (danfoss.com)
  • The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the EPA, and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), have not classified ammonia for carcinogenicity. (cdc.gov)
  • Ammonia (NH3) is found throughout the environment in the air, soil, and water, and in plants and animals, including humans. (cdc.gov)
  • Ammonia gas can be dissolved in water. (cdc.gov)
  • Everyone is exposed to low levels of naturally-occurring ammonia in air, food, water, and soil. (cdc.gov)
  • Ammonia or water, or through dermal contact. (cdc.gov)
  • up ammonia in soil and water. (cdc.gov)
  • Signs of ammonia on Pluto's surface may hint at liquid water underground. (astronomy.com)
  • Intriguingly, the ammonia lines up with a cracked region called Virgil Fossae, which has mounds of water ice and shows signs of past tectonic activity. (astronomy.com)
  • Because ammonia is eventually destroyed in environments like Pluto's, the researchers are taking this as a sign that the activity might be recent - and that means there's likely still liquid water underground to cause the disturbances. (astronomy.com)
  • The trenchlike Virgil Fossae shows up purple and blue in spectral images, indicating the presence of ammonia and water ice mixed together, matching the regions that are most red in the middle image. (astronomy.com)
  • Ammonia mixed into water lowers its freezing point. (astronomy.com)
  • Ammonia can be found in water, soil, and air, and is a source of much needed nitrogen for plants and animals. (iiar.org)
  • Even diluted in water, as is recommended for most cleaning purposes, ammonia can still be harmful. (bobvila.com)
  • Mix 1 cup ammonia with 1 gallon of water in a bucket and apply it to the stains using a big sponge or mop. (bobvila.com)
  • To achieve streak-free mirrors , windows, and crystal, mix 1 tablespoon clear ammonia with 2 cups water in a spray bottle. (bobvila.com)
  • Stubborn stains on cotton, polyester, or nylon fabrics are no match for a solution of ⅔ cup clear ammonia, ⅔ cup dish soap, 6 tablespoons of baking soda, and 2 cups warm water. (bobvila.com)
  • If this proves too diluted for tougher stains like blood or grass, pretreat again with a solution of one part ammonia and one part warm water. (bobvila.com)
  • Once the gunk is gone, thoroughly rinse the burners with water to get rid of ammonia residue. (bobvila.com)
  • Mix one part clear ammonia and one part hot water in a sprayer or other bottle. (bobvila.com)
  • Some common stressors include harvest and loading procedures (pumping or out of water transfer), shaking as the transport vehicle is moving, low frequency sound from the vehicle and water treatment systems, crowding, and poor water quality (high ammonia and carbon dioxide levels, low dissolved oxygen), high light levels, or extreme water temperature. (noaa.gov)
  • Some of the world's hardest-to-abate and most carbon-intensive industries, including the production of aluminium, ammonia and steel sectors, have this week provided further details on how they could decarbonise in line with global climate goals. (businessgreen.com)
  • The group this week released two new STS reports for aluminium and ammonia, as well as an updated steel strategy. (businessgreen.com)
  • Ammonia occurs naturally and is produced by human activity. (cdc.gov)
  • Ammonia is found naturally in the Absorption occurs by inhalation and No biomarkers have been identified that for environment. (cdc.gov)
  • If you work in an industry that uses ammonia, please read chemical labels and the accompanying Safety Data Sheet for hazard information. (cdc.gov)
  • Ammonia refrigeration is also used in the chemical industry. (iiar.org)
  • Pure chemical ammonia can cause severe burns and respiratory issues if it comes into contact with skin or is ingested. (bobvila.com)
  • Always be sure to wear chemical resistant gloves and ventilate the area well when using ammonia. (bobvila.com)
  • There are tests to measure ammonia in blood and urine. (cdc.gov)
  • Since large quantities of ammonia are already transported around the world, it is a well-established commodity and using it to power ships would be a natural step. (dnv.com)
  • With our well-proven uhde dual pressure technology, clean ammonia can be produced in large quantities and we are very proud to be QatarEnergy's and QAFCO's partner in this lighthouse project. (icis.com)
  • Immediately Dangerous to LIfe or Health (IDLH) Value of ammonia - NIOSH reviews scientific data and researches methods for developing IDLH values. (cdc.gov)
  • WARNING: Never mix ammonia with bleach. (nih.gov)
  • It's crucial to keep this in mind if using ammonia with laundry or to clean surfaces, making sure not to mix it with a detergent or household cleaner that contains bleach. (bobvila.com)
  • And remember never to mix ammonia with any laundry products containing bleach. (bobvila.com)
  • Very high levels of ammonia can damage the lungs or cause death. (cdc.gov)
  • At very high levels, ammonia can even cause death. (cdc.gov)
  • You may be exposed to higher levels during use of cleaning products containing ammonia. (cdc.gov)
  • Levels of ammonia in the blood of volcanic eruptions. (cdc.gov)
  • Ammonia Levels What is an ammonia levels test? (nih.gov)
  • Why do I need an ammonia levels test? (nih.gov)
  • a disorder that causes abnormally high levels of ammonia to accumulate in the blood. (nih.gov)
  • Even with strict regulation in place to secure safety in operation, there is pressure on ammonia installations to reduce charge levels, especially when situated in populated areas. (danfoss.com)
  • Hi, I did a 75% wc on both my tanks and I noticed this morning that my ammonia levels are up to 1 from 0. (barrreport.com)
  • Poisoning may occur if you breathe in ammonia. (nih.gov)
  • Poisoning may also occur if you swallow or touch products that contain very large amounts of ammonia. (nih.gov)
  • We have also been engaging with our customers and business partners to discuss their carbon free shipping requirements for transporting Blue/Green Ammonia to their customers. (dnv.com)
  • Obtaining an AiP from DNV for an Ammonia fuelled vessels is the first step in preparing Navigator Gas to meet the future demands of our customers and to reduce our carbon footprint through lower greenhouse gas emissions. (dnv.com)
  • In the longer term, using Ammonia as fuel is one of Alternative Fuels options we are pursuing, along with CCS, Carbon Offsetting and improved Vessel Optimisation to reduce our carbon footprint and lower greenhouse gas emissions. (dnv.com)
  • Here, several zero-carbon fuels offer significant potential, with ammonia of especial interest. (dnv.com)
  • Russia, a major ammonia exporter, has pressed for ammonia supplies to resume through a pipeline from Russia's Togliati to the Black Sea port of Pivdennyi, near Odesa, which is designed to pump up to 2.5 million tonnes of ammonia annually. (yahoo.com)
  • Planetary researchers have long posited that a liquid ocean with a healthy dollop of ammonia - something like a third of the mixture - would stay liquid even though Pluto's surface, far from the sun, is frigid and well below normal freezing temperatures. (astronomy.com)
  • By contrast, ammonia systems are unaffected by high ambient temperatures. (r744.com)
  • Ammonia has been found in at least 137 of the 1,647 current or former National Priority Sites list identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (cdc.gov)
  • Detection of ammonia in environmental samples. (cdc.gov)
  • Keep products that contain ammonia out of the reach of children. (cdc.gov)
  • products containing ammonia. (cdc.gov)
  • These pressure-sensitive vinyl pipe labels exceed the ANSI A13.1 pipe marking standard that is the preferred presentation for pipes carrying toxic contents, such as ammonia. (graphicproducts.com)
  • First, if you are using SeaChem's Prime, the ammonia is probably in a non-toxic form that is still read by most Ammonia test kits. (barrreport.com)
  • Ammonia is used in many industries. (cdc.gov)
  • Ammonia refrigeration has been the backbone of the cold storage and food processing industries since the early 1900s. (iiar.org)
  • In the ammonia sector, CF Industries, BASF, SABIC and Yara, as well as renewable energy providers Ørsted, Iberdrola, and ACWA Power also backed the proposed plans. (businessgreen.com)
  • Bacteria found in the intestines can produce ammonia. (cdc.gov)
  • These tests can not definitely determine whether you have been exposed because ammonia is normally found in our bodies. (cdc.gov)
  • They found a strong sign of ammonia. (astronomy.com)
  • Recently, air conditioning provided by ammonia refrigeration systems has found applications on college campuses and office parks, small scale buildings such as convenience stores, and larger office buildings. (iiar.org)
  • You'll also find ammonia that's scented with lemon or pine to temper the stinging odor. (bobvila.com)
  • What happens to ammonia when it enters the environment? (cdc.gov)
  • Ammonia does not last very long in the environment. (cdc.gov)
  • In fact, ammonia is among the most abundant gasses in the environment. (iiar.org)
  • Damage is related to the amount and strength (concentration) of the ammonia. (nih.gov)
  • The Piggly Wiggly store uses an ultra-low charge (53 pounds) of ammonia -- less than any of the other NH 3 /CO 2 stores - which is confined to the roof in the ammonia rack. (r744.com)
  • Practice these precautions as you put ammonia to work at the 10 tasks here-and enjoy a spotless home for pennies! (bobvila.com)
  • Service personnel on site must have appropriate training to handle ammonia in order to ensure safe operation of the system. (danfoss.com)
  • This ammonia as a fuel concept design is supported by Babcock LGE's operational experience of delivering Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) fuel supply systems and carrying ammonia as a cargo on gas carriers, meaning specific issues occurring when utilising ammonia as a fuel are well understood, resulting in an inherently safe design. (dnv.com)
  • In Europe, where regulatory regimes have encouraged new applications, ammonia refrigeration systems are used safely for air conditioning in hospitals, public buildings, airports, and hotels. (iiar.org)
  • Estimates of ammonia (NH3) volatilisation in fertilised and flooded rice systems range from 2 % to 60 % of total N applied. (wur.nl)
  • In addition, ammonia is lighter than oil, which makes oil return systems fairly simple. (danfoss.com)
  • Some of the efforts undertaken by Danfoss and research partners are to develop low-charge systems with new, advanced control algorithms, further development of ammonia-optimized heat exchangers, DX systems and new cascade systems with CO 2 . (danfoss.com)
  • Ammonia does not build up in the food chain, but serves as a nutrient for plants and bacteria. (cdc.gov)
  • Swallowing concentrated solutions of ammonia can cause burns in your mouth, throat, and stomach. (cdc.gov)
  • Splashing ammonia into your eyes can cause burns and even blindness. (cdc.gov)
  • Ammonia is compatible with all common materials except copper and brass. (danfoss.com)