Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) involves inflammation of the intestines and is a chronic (long-lasting) illness. The two major types of IBD are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Ulcerative colitis affects the lining of the large intestine (colon) and/or the rectum.
Definition of comb binding. : mechanical binding (as of pamphlets) in which split rings of plastic or metal are passed through slots at the gutter margin.
The binding is reversible in a competitive binding assay. It may be the analyte or a cross-reactant. Examples include vitamin B 12, a ligand with intrinsic factor as the binding protein, and various antigens, which are ligands with antibody-binding proteins.