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Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7), is an immune gene possessed by humans, other mammals and additionally in avian species playing a significant role in initiating antiviral immune responses. It belongs to the evolutionarily conserved Toll-like receptor family.

Toll-like receptor 6 (TLR6) often designated as CD286 (cluster of differentiation 286), is a member of the Toll-like receptor family, a highly conserved series of ancient innate immune pattern recognition receptors. TLR6 was first described by Takeuchi et al in 1999 as a 91.9-kDa, 796 amino-acid polypeptide.

Toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5), a member of the evolutionarily conserved Toll-like receptor family, has evolved to permit mammals specifically to detect flagellated bacterial pathogens.

Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) often designated as CD284 (cluster of differentiation 284) is a class I transmembrane receptor belonging to the large homologous family of Toll like receptors.

Toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3) often designated as CD283 (cluster of differentiation 283) is a type I transmembrane receptor protein. It belongs to a family of evolutionary conserved innate immune recognition molecules and recognizes double-stranded RNA, a molecular pattern associated with viral infections.

Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2), often designated as CD282 (cluster of differentiation 282) is a type I transmembrane protein belonging to the large homologous family of Toll like receptors. TLR2 acts as functional receptor for both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

Toll-like receptor 1 (TLR1) often designated as CD281 (cluster of differentiation 281), a member of the Toll-like receptor family recognizes pathogen-associated molecular pattern with specificity for gram-positive bacteria.

Oral chelation refers to taking chelating agent orally. This therapy is done in two ways. One is administration of chelating agent through intravenous injection. The other simple way is taking it orally just as we eat or drink something. Oral chelation therapy is done to dissolve the toxic metals by forming a chemical compound with the toxic metals or minerals.

The term chelete was first used by Dr, Gilbert T Morgan in 1920. The literal meaning of this term is derived from the Greek word chele means claw of a lobster. It works like a caliper to grab something. But the systematization of the chelation theory was done by French- Swiss chemist Alfred Werner.

Oral chelation therapy has long successful track records. It is being recommended by doctors for years not without reason. There are some advantages associated with the oral intake of chelation products.