Lectins are a type of glyco-protein that cause agglutination, or clumping together, of particular cells. This agglutination makes it harder for those foods containing lectin to be digested and absorbed properly and efficiently, as they can resist stomach acid and digestive enzymes. When lectin is not ....
The Brokerage Model of Case Management. Definition. Brokerage Model of Case Management. The brokerage model is a very brief approach to case management in which case workers attempt to help clients identify their needs and broker ancillary or supportive services, all in one or two contacts (SAMHSA 1998; Stahler et al. 1995).
Brokerage firm. A brokerage firm, or simply brokerage, is a financial institution that facilitates the buying and selling of financial securities between a buyer and a seller. Brokerage firms serve a clientele of investors who trade public stocks and other securities, usually through the firm's agent stockbrokers. A traditional, or full service, brokerage firm usually undertakes more than simply carrying out a stock or bond trade.