Side Chain Theory - Law Dictionary Search Results
Home Dictionary Name: side chain theorySide chain theory
A theory proposed by P Ehrlich as a chemical explanation of immunity phenomena In brief outline it is as follows Animal cells and bacteria are complex aggregations of molecules which are themselves complex Complex molecules react with one another through certain of their side chains but only when these side chains have a definite correspondence in structure this accounts for the specific action of antitoxins...
Block chain
A chain in which the alternate links are broad blocks connected by thin side links pivoted to the ends of the blocks used with sprocket wheels to transmit power as in a bicycle...
Continental drive
A transmission arrangement in which the longitudinal crank shaft drives the rear wheels through a clutch change speed gear countershaft and two parallel side chains in order...
Serine
one of the natural L amino acids obtainable as a white crystalline nitrogenous substance by the action of dilute sulphuric acid on silk gelatin It is found in many proteins and having a free primary hydroxyl group on the side chain is involved in the catalytic action at the active site of some enzymes such as proteases The IUPAC abbreviation for serine in protein sequences is Ser Chemically it is 2 amino 3 hydroxy propanoic acid C3H7NO3 HOCH2CHNH2COOH...
grand unified theory
Any of a class of physics theories that attempts to explain the electroweak forces stong force and gravitation within a single mathematical conceptual scheme In the 1990s string theory and superstring theory were prominent examples Abbreviated GUT plural GUTs...
Theory of basic structure
Theory of basic structure, the theory of a 'basic stru-cture' of the Constitution cannot be used to build into the Constitution an imaginary part which may be in conflict with constitutional provisions. The Constitution cannot have a base cut away from the superstructure. The theory of a basic structure of the Constitution as anything more than a part of a well-recognised mode of construing a document. The Constitution, like any other document, has to be read and construed as a whole, Additional District Magistrate v. Shivakant Shukla, AIR 1976 SC 1207 (1317): (1976) 2 SCC 521: (1976) Supp SCR 172....
chain gang
chain gang : a group of convicts chained together esp. to work outside a prison ...
chain of causation
chain of causation :the causal connection between an original cause and its subsequent effects esp. as a basis for criminal or civil liability [intervening acts of third parties will not break the chain of causation "Brownell v. Figel, 950 F.2d 1285 (1991)"] see also nexus ...
chain of title
chain of title :the succession of conveyances of the title to a particular item of real property (as a house) NOTE: The chain of title is usually stated or shown in an abstract of title. ...
chained
bound with chains as prisoners chained together to prevent escape...
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