An antacid is a substance which neutralizes stomach acidity, which in turn relieves heartburn.reatment with antacids alone is symptomatic and only justified for minor symptoms. Antacids are distinct from acid-reducing drugs like H2-receptor antagonists or proton pump inhibitors and they do not kill the bacteria, Helicobacter pylori, which causes most ulcers.
inÂ·terÂ·leuÂ·kin-Â·1. A cytokine, derived primarily from mononuclear phagocytes, that enhances the proliferation of T-helper cells and the growth and differentiation of B cells. Il-1 induces the release of Il-2. When secreted in larger quantities, IL-1 is a mediator of inflammation, entering the bloodstream and causing fever, inducing synthesis of acute phase proteins, and initiating metabolic wasting.
Autocrine signaling. Definition. noun. A form of cell signaling in which a cell secretes an autocrine agent (e.g. hormone or chemical messenger) that binds to autocrine receptors on the same cell, leading to changes in the cell. Supplement. An example of an autocrine agent is the cytokine interleukin-1 in monocytes.When this is produced in response to external stimuli, it can bind to cell-surface receptors on the same cell that produced it. Word origin: autos = self. Compare: paracrine signaling.upplement. An example of an autocrine agent is the cytokine interleukin-1 in monocytes. When this is produced in response to external stimuli, it can bind to cell-surface receptors on the same cell that produced it. Word origin: autos = self.