Hamlet
Hamlet (medicine)
Hamlet (pronounced: /ˈhæmlɪt/) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to a specific type of protein that has been found to have potential anti-cancer properties. The term is an acronym for Human Alpha-lactalbumin Made Lethal to Tumor cells.
Etymology
The term "Hamlet" is derived from the initial letters of the phrase "Human Alpha-lactalbumin Made Lethal to Tumor cells". The term was coined by researchers who discovered the protein's potential anti-cancer properties.
Related Terms
- Alpha-lactalbumin: A protein that is a subunit of the lactose synthase enzyme and is found in the milk of mammals. It is the protein that is made lethal to tumor cells in Hamlet.
- Tumor: An abnormal growth of cells that serves no purpose in the body. Tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
- Protein: A large, complex molecule that plays many critical roles in the body. Proteins are made up of hundreds or thousands of smaller units called amino acids, which are attached to one another in long chains.
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. There are many types of cancer, including breast cancer, skin cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and lymphoma.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hamlet
- Wikipedia's article - Hamlet
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