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Biotech Week

Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . July 30th, 2003
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Biotech Week | Other Publications

Asahi Kasei Corp. - New mechanism reverses diabetes symptoms

Oxford BioMedica - Phase I/II trial results look good so far in breast cancer patients

Chiron Corp. - Gag and Pol antigens are important for effectiveness of AIDS vaccines

EraGen Biosciences - Two technologies used to study SARS

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. - Positive phase I trial reported with orally active GnRH receptor antagonist

Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc. - CXCR-4 clinical antibodies identified

AGA Medical Corp. - Study compares Amplatzer PFO Occluder and standard drug treatment

ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - New generation of treatments shows promise for cancer patients

Aarhus University of Hospital - PAI-1 production higher in adipose tissue from obese women than in lean women

Aastrom Biosciences, Inc. - Third NIH grant received during fiscal quarter for stem cell research

Abbott - Asset purchase of coronary and peripheral business line complete

Academy Sinica - Breast cancer may be initiated by estrogen exposure, which causes DNA DSBs

Accelrys - Catalyst 4.8 released for lead identification, optimization

Accentia, Inc. - Controlling interest of cancer vaccine company acquired

Advanced Magnetics, Inc. - Imaging agents producer to sell $10M in common stock

Agennix, Inc. - Young named chairman of board of directors at biotech firm

Akers Biosciences, Inc. - Alliance to promote rapid test for cardiology marker

Albert Ludwigs University - Growth factor promotes new blood routes in rat brain

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Ulich named head of R&D at pharmaceutical firm

American Foundation for AIDS Research - amfAR awards $1.5 million for basic research into HIV/AIDS

American Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. - ANDA approval granted for valproate sodium injection

Amgen - First biologic recommended by FDA panel for inflammatory disease

Antares Pharma, Inc. - Plans at pharmaceutical firm continue following move of shares to OTCBB

AntiCancer, Inc. - Methioninase gene therapy causes apoptosis in bcl-2-expressing lung cancers

Apple Computer - Medidata announces EDC support for Safari browser

AstraZeneca - Novel automated method aids busulphan monitoring

Atrix Laboratories, Inc. - Patent extends Eligard product protection to 2018

Atugen AG - Second generation synthetic siRNAs will be better suited for gene silencing

Aventis Pasteur - Global poliomyelitis eradication and vaccination strategies reviewed

Barrier Therapeutics, Inc. - TrialMaster selected as EDC solution for seborrheic dermatitis trials

Bates College - Ubiquitin systems tilt toward recognition of hepatitis A virus 3D polymerase

Baylor College of Medicine - Chimeric influenza HA/SHIV virus-like particles show promise for mucosal immunization

Baylor College of Medicine - Neural adhesion molecule is upregulated in perineural prostate cancer invasion

Baylor College of Medicine - Novel method improves detection of fetal cells in maternal blood

Beckman Coulter, Inc. - A precursor of PSA detects more aggressive disease

Becton Dickinson - FDA OKs new device to manage diabetes

Ben Gurion University of Negev - Microspheres containing growth factor improve alginate scaffold vascularization

Biorthex, Inc. - FDA approves start of clinical study on Actipore PLFx

Boston Scientific Corp. - Mid-year update provided by drug-eluting stent maker

Botanical Garden, Berne - New study finds agricultural biotechnology encourages biodiversity

Brigham & Women's Hospital - Autoimmune optic neuritis may target myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein

Brown University - Taurolidine has differing effects on adherent and floating melanoma cells

Burnham Institute - Hepatitis B interacting protein is a link between apoptosis and liver cancer

Burrill & Company - Biotech continues to show strength in June

CHU Lille - The mu opioid receptor has strong anti-inflammatory control in colitis models

CHU Nancy Brabois - Electromagnetic interferences for implantable defibrillators are numerous

CTRC Institute Drug Development - AMD473 (ZD0473) exhibits marked in vitro anticancer activity in human tumors

Caliper Technologies Corp. - Early termination of waiting period requested for acquisition

CardioTech International, Inc. - Fifty-one percent reduction in fiscal 2003 loss reported by device company

Case Western Reserve University - Cytokine phenotype analysis can aid genetic susceptibility study

Case Western Reserve University - Gestational diabetes may be contributor to adolescent obesity

Case Western Reserve University - Interleukin-2 immunotherapy ineffective

Case Western Reserve University - MR slice-to-volume registration can accurately aid image-guided therapy

Case Western Reserve University - New gene discovered

Catholic University - Lipid and protein oxidation promote prothrombotic state in diabetic patients

Catholic University, Leuven - Novel liquid chromatography methods improve erythromycin monitoring

Catholic University, Louvain - SOX18 transcription factor is fundamental to blood and lymph vessel development

Celgene Corp. - Focalin LA pivotal clinical trial initiated in adults with ADD/ADHD

Center Hosp. Regional Gilles de Corbeil - French patients with type 2 diabetes possess high risk of cardiovascular disease

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Chloroquine therapy fails to prevent malaria during pregnancy

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - DNA vaccines for the rabies-related virus, Mokola, compared

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Routine cycling of antimicrobial agents may protect patients

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) de Caen - Hypermutable Staphylococcus aureus strains common in patients

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - Peptide gene delivery with gp41 shows promise

Centro Nacional de Biotecnologia - AIDS vaccination strategy induces significant cellular immune responses

Cephalon, Inc. - Sullman named VP of regulatory affairs-Europe

Cepheid - VP general counsel, and VP regulatory/clinical affairs appointed at biotech firm

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital - Hepatitis C virus predominates among triple-infected patients in Taiwan

Children's Hospital - Some children with chronic hepatitis B carry a rare viral mutation

China Medical College - Erythromycin improves esophageal and gastric motility in diabetic patients

Choice Media, Inc. - Marketing campaign launched for pharmaceutical companies

Cholestech Corp. - Complaint served in allegation of infringement on measurement of HDL cholesterol

Ciphergen Biosystems, Inc. - Diagnostic biomarker discovery program initiated

Clemson University - A fusion protein with prolactin and angiogenesis antagonists snuffs out cancer

Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Gamma scintillation meter can detect pulmonary seed embolization

Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Three techniques can stabilize the acromioclavicular joint

Cohesive Technologies, Inc. - $9.5M Series B round completed by bioanalytical testing company

Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeo - Genetic analysis identifies putative tumor suppressor sites

Connetics Corp. - New drug application submitted for Extina

Connetics Corp. - Olux approved for marketing in the United Kingdom

Corgentech, Inc. - Biotech firm completes move to new headquarters

Corixa Corp. - FDA approves Bexxar

Cornell University - Interferon regulatory factor-1 may be linked to cerebral ischemia and stroke

Cornell University - Miniature biolab embedded on silicon chip

Creighton University - Molecular and genetic mechanisms of obesity reviewed

CropLife American - Cumulative exposure to organophosphate pesticides assessed

Cryo-Cell International, Inc. - Biotech firm engages auditors

Cyberonics, Inc. - CE Mark approval granted to market VNS therapy system

CytRx Corp. - CytRx licenses RNAi technology

DOV Pharmaceutical, Inc. - Equity investment made in CNS drug company

Deakin University - Dopamine receptor gene Taq IA/Ser311Cys polymorphisms not linked to obesity

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadel - Both reactivation and reinfection responsible for MAC infection in macaques

Duke University - APOE genotype is risk factor for neuropathy severity in diabetic patients

DxS Ltd. - Genotyping sample collection system launched

EDAP TMS S.A. - Ultrasound technology remains helpful for prostate cancer application

Echelon Biosciences, Inc. - NIH grant awarded to counter global threat

Elan Corporation plc - Pharmaceutical firm to file for extension to file report on form 20-F

Elitra Pharmaceuticals - Hamelin named CEO at antibacterial drug company

Encore Medical Corp. - Clemow joins board as director at orthopedics medical device firm

Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. - Secondary offering of common stock priced for pharmaceutical firm

Endocare, Inc. - Status on audit, SEC filings provided by medical device company

Entropin, Inc. - Pain drug maker notified of NASDAQ delisting

Epimmune, Inc. - International HIV vaccine trial under way in Africa and the United States

Erasmus Medical Center - Lamivudine reduces hepatitis B virus vertical transmission risk

Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. - Multiple-dose study of ETC-642 (RLT Peptide) begins

Eukarion, Inc. - Compounds reverse age-related learning deficits in mice

Eunoe, Inc. - Alzheimer disease device company closes $40M private placement

Eurand - AdvaTab fast dissolve technology launched

Evotec OAI - Medicinal chemistry agreement signed for development of kinase target

FIRC - Some cytokines inactivate VEGF signals by controlling its receptors

FemmePharma, Inc. - Women's prescription pharma company secures round of financing

Finnish Red Cross and Blood Transfusion Service - Apotransferrin can prevent Staphylococcus epidermidis infections

Flexcell International - Researchers share new insights into degeneration of knee joints

Food and Drug Administration - Francisella novicida LPS more immunogenic than F. tularensis LPS

Food and Drug Administration - Brain neuronal degeneration occurs after single Ecstasy exposure

Food and Drug Administration - Catechol from hair dyes is absorbed through the skin

Food and Drug Administration - Correlates of immunity for pneumococcal conjugate vaccines discussed

Food and Drug Administration - Enterotoxigenic El Tor-like hemolysin produced by Vibrio fluvialis

Food and Drug Administration - Flaxseed increases alpha-linolenic and eicosapentaenoic acid in rats

Food and Drug Administration - Flaxseed reduces levels of linoleic and arachidonic acids in rats

Food and Drug Administration - Oligohydrosis and fever reported in children treated with zonisamide

Food and Drug Administration - Pancreatic tumors become susceptible to toxin when made to express IL-13Ralpha2

Food and Drug Administration - Rat fetal development not affected by diet high in flaxseed

Food and Drug Administration - The molecular and serological aspects of North American HBV infections vary

Gelderse Vallei Hospital - Reversible acute renal failure seems to occur occasionally, due to hematuria

Genentech - Genaera announces early conversion of series A convertible preferred stock

Genentech, Inc. - FDA approves first humanized antibody that targets IgE

Genetic Technologies - 'Junk DNA' pioneer hits back at critics

Genmab A/S - Commercial option exercised for HuMax-IL15

Genta, Inc. - FDA grants fast track designation for Genasense in CLL

Genzyme Corp. - Company completes transaction to eliminate tracking stocks

Georgetown University - Putative niche identified for murine mammary epithelial stem cells

Georgetown University - The effects of metals may be mediated through the hormone-binding domain

Ghent University Hospital - Class I homeobox genes play key role in T cell development

GlaxoSmithKline, plc - Company asks FDA to remove three Paxil patents from Orange Book

H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute - EH polymorphisms are important in the risk of orolaryngeal cancer in Caucasians

Hacettepe University - Transient intrauterine hypotension affects fetal rat brains and later learning

Hackensack University Medical Center - Combination cryoprotectant solution improves outcome

Hannam University - Metabolic-resistant starch lowers blood lipids in diabetic rats

Harvard University - Computer wizardry aids the development of human angiogenin antagonists

Harvard University - Researchers engineer trachea using sheep nasal chondrocytes and epithelial cells

Health Reviews Ltd. - All pertussis vaccines are efficacious in children

Hoffmann-La Roche, Ltd. - Suit to be filed on behalf of victims of Accutane side effects

Hokkaido University - Vaccine with fusion cells of dendritic and carcinoma cells halts tumor growth

Huddinge University Hospital - Post-transplant G-CSF linked to higher graft-versus-host disease risk

Humboldt University - Lipotechoic acids activate innate immune system using TLR-2, LBP, CD14

Humboldt University - Niemann-Pick and Alzheimer disease have tangled neurons with high cholesterol

Humboldt University - Plasma-based titrations can miss the full extent of adenovirus circulation

INSERM - High levels of mutant integrase can overcome defects

INSERM - VEGF falls short for predicting outcomes in certain metastatic breast cancers

Ibis Reproductive Health - Studies report EC works up to 120 hours and in different combinations

ImmuneRegen BioSciences - GPN Network finalizes merger

Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicin - Muscle satellite cells show prospective use for regeneration and gene therapy

Informatica Corp. - FDA streamlines vaccination, drug-reporting systems

Innsbruck University - Viral proteins interact with several Candida species

Institut Paoli-Calmettes - CD111 expression by immature hematopoietic progenitors characterized

Institute Gustave Roussy - Hepatocellular carcinoma is controlled with enzyme inhibitors

Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine - Cytokine regulation in the kidneys disrupted in type 1 diabetes

Institute of Cancer Research - New fusion proteins use VEGF to target therapy towards tumors

Institute of Clinical Neurobiology - More postmortem cerebrovascular lesions appear unrelated to cognitive impairment

Institute of Diabetes 'Gerhardt Katsch' - Troglitazone therapy prevents type 1 diabetes in mice

Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social - Nateglinide offers effective control of type 2 diabetes

Integrated BioPharma, Inc. - Company completes $9.5 million private placement

Integrium - Research organization to use VillageEDOCS desktop broadcast fax services

InterMune, Inc. - Class action lawsuit filed against biotech firm

Intermune Inc. - EGF can protect ME180S cells from TNF-alpha-induced apoptosis

International Centre for Genetic Engineering and B - Effects of DNA-binding agents on plasmodial DNA helicase characterized

Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc. - Women's health company completes acquisition of Ostex

JONES Group/JMI Laboratories - Incidence of fluoroquinolone-resistant influenza rising

JONES Group/JMI Laboratories - Patient age influences streptococcal drug resistance profiles

James Cook University - Group A streptococcal M protein peptides induce autoimmune valvulitis in rats

Jinju National University - Conjugated linoleic acid promotes beta-cell viability

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine - Telomere shortening may be early marker of cancer activity

Johns Hopkins University - A novel hypoxia-inducible factor is both vasoconstrictive and angiogenic

Johns Hopkins University - HCV infection raises the risk for type 2 diabetes in predisposed individuals

Johns Hopkins University - Heat shock protein 60 binds the MHC-Ia's Qa-1, but not on peptide Qdm

Johns Hopkins University - JC virus infection increases risk of adult astrocytic brain tumors

Johns Hopkins University - KLF4, a cell cycle checkpoint protein, can reduce tumorigenicity of colon cancer

Johns Hopkins University Hospital - Distinct pathways of carcinogenesis may exist for serous carcinoma of the ovary

Johnson & Johnson - Formic acid pretreatment may overenhance amyloid plaque, heat does not

Juntendo University - Energy expenditure associated with body surface area in girls with anorexia

Kagawa Medical University - Neural-cadherin expression associates with angiogenesis in lung cancer patients

Kalypsys, Inc. - John McKearn named chief scientific officer of biopharma firm

Kanazawa Medical University - IL-6 in synovium may be related to the grade of joint effusion in jaw

Kansas State University - Lens epithelial cell survival is enhanced by LEDGF activation of PKC gamma

Karolinska Institute - Waiting too long between pregnancies increases risk, study finds

Kenyatta University - IFN-gamma response to malaria vaccine linked to improved hemoglobin levels

Khon Kaen University - Novel antimalarial agents derived from Thai medicinal plant

Kings College Hospital - Autoimmune liver disease in children may lead to cholangiopathy

Kyoto University - Blood glucose can be controlled under continuous glucose challenge

Kyungpook National University Hospital - High CD34 cell dose linked to heightened GVHD risk but improved survival

Kyushu University - PBD pathogenic gene for CG8 malfunction is restored with PEX26

LKH - Computerized heart monitoring can indicate the need for biopsy

Laboratory Management Systems, Inc. - Pharmaceutical compliance firm to use Documentum platform

Laval University - SstI polymorphism linked to high triglycerides in viscerally obese men

Leicester Royal Infirmary - Therapies that control gelatinases may control malignant mesothelioma

Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research - CD8 facilitates binding of the MHC-I peptides to the T cell receptor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - A new skin cancer model should contribute to the study of antiangiogenic therapy

MP Global Enterprises - ICN Pharmaceuticals announces sale of biomedicals businesses

Mahidol University - Subtype B and E gp120-based vaccines safe and effective for Thai recipients

Massachusetts General Hospital - Hepatitis C virus clears spontaneously upon immunosuppression discontinuation

Maxim Pharmaceuticals - Preliminary results of two additional clinical trials of Ceplene announced

Mayo Clinic - Measles virus producing carcinoembryonic antigen fights glioblastoma

Mayo Clinic - Post-transplant CMV replication not completely inhibitied by oral ganciclovir

Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation - Angiogenic cytokine is overexpressed in myelofibrosis with myeloid metaplasia

Mead Johnson Nutritionals - Study supports adding nutrients to infant formulas through the first year

Medical College of Georgia - The human placenta is found to actively metabolize fatty acids with many enzymes

Medical College of Wisconsin - Cell dose in HLA-matched grafts influences treatment outcome

Medical Research Council - Novel oligonucleotide has strong RNA binding but limited efficacy

Medical Services International, Inc. - Medical Services begins to fill contracts for VScan HIV Test Kits

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Patterns of nontuberculous mycobaterial infection characterized

Merck Research Laboratories - Lack of dipeptidyl peptidase IV protects mice against obesity

MicroIslet, Inc. - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to fund encapsulation technology

Mie University - Therapeutic drug monitoring of vancomycin improves efficacy

Mologen - Berlin biotech starts clinical trial of a MIDGE-based DNA vaccine

Morphotek, Inc. - Patent issued for platform technology to develop classes of antimicrobial agents

Myogen, Inc. - Colorado biopharmaceutical company announces cardiac application of HDAC

NaPro BioTherapeutics, Inc. - Collaborations advance sickle cell program

NaPro BioTherapeutics, Inc. - Life-science company announces results of shareholder meeting

Nanotechnology - U.K. to make multi-million dollar investment in development

National Cancer Institute - All available short tandem repeats in the human MHC have been mapped

National Cancer Institute - DNA damage response is attenuated in TGFalpha/c-myc mice

National Institute for Public Health and the Envir - Poliovirus is excreted in feces of poliovirus receptor-transgenic mice

National Institute of Health Science - Dimerizer systems appear best for adenovirus-mediated gene induction

National Institute of Health Sciences - The adenovirus type 35 vector shows good transfection of CD34+ cells

National Institute of Longev Science - Beta amyloid resorption and degradation appears to occur only in astrocytes

National Institute on Aging - Fasting improves glucose metabolism and neuronal resistance to injury

National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and - Allele linked to diabetes in Pima Indians mediated by obesity

National Tumor Institute - Gene therapy reverses the malignant phenotype of ovarian cancer cells

Nautilus Biotech - Biotech company announces private financing

Neurochem, Inc. - Promising findings reported from Alzhemed phase II study

Nikon Instruments, Inc. - Coolscope eliminates eyepieces, adds ease-of-use

Nippon Medical College - T cell response to live bacillus Calmette-Guerin mediated by CD1 molecules

Nizwa Hospital - Reconstruction of the radius with a radiofibular plate and K-wire is successful

Nonlinear Dynamics - Bioinformatics company hires western regional sales manager

Northwestern University - HRG/M sequences are sufficient to sensitize MCF-7 cells to doxorubicin

NovaDel Pharma, Inc. - European buccal aerosol spray patent granted

Novavax, Inc. - FDA extends review time for Estrasorb

Novozymes - Danish biotech firm acquires U.S.-based Roots

Nuvelo, Inc. - Phase II clinical trial begins using alfimeprase for acute PAO

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corp. - "Buy" recommendation initiated for diagnostics firm

Ohio State University - Downregulation of PPARgamma is a key event in many types of thyroid neoplasia

Oita Medical University - Leptin may be associated with invasiveness in functional pituitary adenomas

Open University - Diet can reduce antiretroviral-induced fat redistribution

Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc. - Company reports that ORTHO EVRA patch is popular with consumers

Ottawa Health Research Institute - Secretory proprotein convertases activate VEGF-C to spark tumorigenesis

PRA International, Inc. - Key managers promoted at clinical research organization

Pain Therapeutics, Inc. - Pivotal phase III study of Oxytrex launched

PanBio Ltd. - FDA clears first diagnostic test

Pasteur Institute - P. falciparum liver-stage Ag-3 protective in monkeys

Penn State University - Diverse Plasmodium vivax populations seen in Thailand

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm reports net loss of $0.10 per share

Pfizer - COX-2 inhibitor may boost treatment

Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse - Executives attracted to Pittsburgh for biotech greenhouse

Pluristem Life - Israeli biotech company acquired, including a key bioreactor

Pontificia Universdad Catolica de Chile - Emergency contraceptive levonorgestrel won't stop postfertilization activity

Poznan School of Medicine - Exendin-4 administration improves glucose metabolism in diabetic rats

Procter & Gamble - FDA approves Prilosec for over-the-counter sale

Provid Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm, Duke University announce drug discovery alliance

Purpan Hospital - Declining blood factors send physiological signals at the end of pregnancy

RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. - Researchers identify 13 more carcinogens in cigarette mainstream smoke

RPS - Boylan named VP, acquisitions and global initiatives

RTIN Holdings - Pharmacy chain, healthcare information technology firm purchased

Radiometer Medical - Monitor makes continuous monitoring of O₂ and CO₂ easier

Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Generic alternative to Cytovene approved by FDA

Regional Hospital, Varese, Italy - FAS/APO-1 is high in inflammatory response syndrome; doesn't predict outcome

Rice University - BRCA2 has a role in recombination-mediated double-strand DNA break repair

Rigshospitalet - CD28 expression on CD4 cells may be useful progression marker

Rigshospitalet - Detergent extracts of tissue can be used in immunoassays for urokinase, PAI-1

Rigshospitalet - Effect of immigration on epidemiology of hepatitis B in Denmark reported

Rockefeller University - Virus-specific plasma dendritic cells produce IFN, resist cytopathic effect

Royal Brisbane Hospital - No long-term adverse effects linked to donation

Royal Brisbane Hospital - Pegasys twice as effective as current standard therapy

Royal Free Hospital - HLA-DPB1 matching reduces GVHD risk but heightens relapse rate

Royal Gwent Hospital - Review of diabetic neuropathies published

Royal Marsden Hospital - Thalidomide has moderate activity against chronic but not acute GVHD

Rudjer Boskovic Institute - Endogenous p21 status predicts human tumor cell response to wild-type genes

Russian Academy of Science - Patients have higher amylolytic activity in their IgM and IgG antibodies

Rutgers University - NIH awards millions to Rutgers for genetics research

SEQUENOM, Inc. - Genetics company sells MassARRAY technology to the University of Hong Kong

Salk Institute - HIV inactivates the body's cellular smart bomb

Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. - Gene-expression company announces R&D management changes

Sanofi-Synthelabo - Older drug could have exciting new role

Schepens Eye Research Institute - Cells covering the iris stops damaging inflammation

Schering AG - European committee grants positive opinion on survival claim for MabCampath

Schering-Plough Research Inst. - Expression of type I interferon in pancreatic islets induces diabetes in mice

Scion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Georges Haas, PhD, joins pharmaceutical company's board of directors

Scottish Center for Infection and Environmental He - Sexual transmission supercedes occupation for dental worker GBV-C infections

Second University of Naples - Weight reduction improves endothelial functions in obese women

Senetek, PLC - Cherry Tree Development to help find licensees for Invicorp

Senomyx, Inc. - Kent Snyder named president and CEO

Seoul National University - Polyethylene glycol augments the effects of liposome-mediated gene transfer

Seoul National University - Tamoxifen induces apoptosis in breast cancer cells

Seoul National University - Tumor suppressor genes show a gene type-specific methylation profile

Seoul National University Hospital - Transplanted human neural stem cells replace lost brain cells in rats

Serenex, Inc. - Chemoproteomics company expands management team

Serono, S.A. - Promising results announced for Emfilermin

Shenzhen New Industries - LaserSight signs agreement with Chinese strategic partner

Shin Kong Wu Ho Su Mem Hospital - Angiopoietin-1 and VEGF have synergy for reversing acute hindlimb ischemia

Shinshu University - Video cystoscope enables digital pictures and high-frequency cauterization

Shire Pharmaceuticals Group plc - Once-daily Adderall XR provides all-day symptom control for children

Slotervaart Hospital - Large number of inexplicable subtherapeutic drug levels observed

Southampton University Hospital Trust - Somatic mutation in V-H genes leads the way from MGUS to multiple myeloma

Spanish National Cancer Center - PDGF signal regulation might be suitable for treating stroke patients

St. George Hospital - Moles or nevi may be senescent clones of melanocytes

St. Jude Children's Hospital - Total body irradiation conditioning effective for pediatric histiocytic disease patients

Stanford University - Expression of the bacterial virulence gene cagA was repressed by acid exposure

Stanford University - RNA interference suppresses HBV replication in cell cultures and animal liver

State University of New York - Cryptosporidium infection may be cause in veterinary science students

State University of New York - Relationship between obesity and metabolic syndrome reviewed

SuperGen, Inc. - Study of Dacogen (decitabine) in combination with carboplatin launched

Swiss Medica, Inc. - Global Path changes name

TGen - Gene-expression profiling in human cutaneous melanoma profiles genetic changes

Targacept, Inc. - Company wins SBIR grant for Wake Forest collaboration

Target Therapeutics/Boston Scientific Corp. - Advanced imaging techniques key for optimal treatment decisions

Tayside University Hospital - Linezolid use reduces overall costs

Tel Aviv University - Novel inhibitory antibodies isolated

Temple University - Viral Tat regulates MCP-1 transcription through TGFbeta-1 pathway

Teranode Corp. - NIH funds Teranode Corp. deployment of design tools

Texas A&M University - Novel enoyl reductase inhibitors effective against drug-resistant tuberculosis and malaria

The Blood Center of SE Wisconsin Inc. - Progress is being made toward diagnostics for platelet alloimmune syndromes

The Ohio State University - The genotoxic risks from erionite, mordenite may be different due to iron state

Thomas Jefferson University - Protein markers could shed light on the pathogenesis of liver cancer

Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Randomized phase IIb study of Pivanex in lung cancer initiated

Tokai University - Notch proteins can induce T cells in a culture used for B cell development

Tokyo Institute of Psychiatry - Frontotemporal dementia neurons have positive p62 and ubiquitin inclusions

Trakya University - Molding the ears after anterior scoring and concha repositioning is successful

Tyco Healthcare - SoftCare nonadhesive pulse oximetry sensor designed to protect neonatal skin

Ulleval University Hospital - Endothelial cells uptake zymosan particles; thus they can uptake pathogens

Uniformed Services University of the Health Scienc - Gene rearrangement could lead the way to a cure for systemic lupus

United States Department of Agriculture - Aerobic exercise better at reducing heart disease risk after menopause

Universidade Estadual de Campinas - Cultural attitudes inhibit use of protective vaginal products in Brazil

University "Federico II" Medical School - Atherosclerosis found in normotensive obese women with low DHEA levels

University College London - Hypoxia-responsive element gene therapy targets ocular vessel growth

University College London - Results from largest, longest running study show ICSI and IVF are safe

University College London - Vector complexes formed in water enhance pulmonary gene expression in vivo

University Hospital Gasthuisberg - Amifostine effects are nonselective in myelodysplastic syndrome patients

University Hospital Zurich - Risks of general elective surgery not increased for obese patients

University Hospital, Geneva - TCR Valpha chain interactions provide broad antigen specificity

University of Adelaide - O antigen chains mask some IcsA (VirG) locations on cell

University of Adelaide - Pathogens have unique immune manipulation methods; includes chemokine subversion

University of Alabama - A mosaic virus strategy may improve adenoviral tropism in human gene therapy

University of Alabama - Effective mucosal immunity to anthrax obtained

University of Alabama-Birmingham - Beta blockers useful in the patient with diabetes

University of Athens - Angiopoietin-1 suppresses several elements of inflammatory response

University of Auckland - ICAM-1-generated antitumor immunity benefits from therapy targeting vasculature

University of Birmingham - Nicotinamide N-methyltransferase is high in cerebellum; may be pathogenic

University of Bordeaux - The immunoglobulin-like domain of the LIF receptor modulates LIF affinity

University of Bristol - Human leukocyte antigen class II and autoimmune diabetes reviewed

University of Calgary - Trophoblast giant cells use depth of invasion to modulate angiogenic proteins

University of California San Francisco - Genomic analysis can provide insight into progression of melanocytic neoplasms

University of California Santa Barbara - Collagen fibrils in tendons are inhomogeneously structured

University of California at Irvine - Tracking protein patterns may cut biopsy rates

University of California at Los Angeles - Novispirin G-10 is active against Chlamydia trachomatis and vaginosis agents

University of California at San Francisco - Sirolimus extends delayed graft function substantially after kidney transplant

University of California, San Francisco - Short-term study questions red clover's effect on hot flashes

University of California-San Francisco - Lack of acyl CoA:diacylglycerol acyltransferase 1 confers obesity resistance

University of Cambridge - Schistosoma mansoni antigens prevent onset of type 1 diabetes

University of Chicago - Breast cancer survivors have fewer heart attacks

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine - Src and CD44 are potential targets for the treatment of peripheral nerve tumors

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center - PPAR gamma diminishes in pulmonary hypertension and affects endothelial cells

University of Copenhagen - Plasmodial dihydrofolate reductase genotype linked to drug resistance

University of Dundee - Hypoxia attenuates the p53 response to cellular damage

University of Edinburgh - MBD1, MBD2 and CGBP genes may have only a limited role in human tumorigenesis

University of Edinburgh - Plasma cortisol is a predictor of plasma glucose

University of Edinburgh - Recombination enzyme ERCC1 is not involved in immunoglobulin class switch

University of Florence - Antisense suppression of the Shaker-like KvI.I gene halts amphetamine's effects

University of Florida - Radiation prolongs survival for certain patients

University of Frankfurt - Glycyrrhizin shows promise for SARS treatment

University of Frankfurt Klinikum - Activation of c-Jun-N-terminal-kinase is crucial for a cell cycle arrest

University of Freiburg Medical Center - Mesenchymal stem cells do not show telomerase activity

University of Goteborg - Colectomy patients have reduced response to Salmonella enterica vaccine

University of Gothenburg - Loss of GFAP expression in astrocytomas does not contribute to tumor development

University of Hamburg - Antithymocyte globulin-based T-cell depletion reduces GVHD rate in multiple myeloma patients

University of Iowa - Mononeuritis multiplex similar to diabetic amyotrophy in diabetic patients

University of Kuopio - VEGF-D is the strongest of the isoforms for gene therapy-mediated vessel growth

University of Lodz - Surface groups dictate polyamidoamine dendrimer molecular interactions

University of Mainz - The oncolytic effect of parvovirus H1 is routed through heat shock protein

University of Marburg Hospital - The human peptide antibiotic LL-37/hCAP-18 joins angiogenesis with immunology

University of Maryland Hospital - Glatiramer acetate, similar to myelin basic protein, is effective MS therapy

University of Massachusetts - Hepatitis C virus core proteins induce pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - Tat-associated kinase may play role

University of Melbourne - Scientist overturns 30 year calcium dogma

University of Miami - M. tuberculosis suppresses dendritic cell maturation

University of Michigan Health System - Doctors implant new 'bionic ear'

University of Michigan Health System - Modified sling procedure uses vaginal mesh tape

University of Michigan Health System - Sleep disorders linked to faulty brain chemistry, study finds

University of Milan - Cladribine and 2-chloro-adenosine induce apoptosis of human astrocytoma cells

University of Naples Federico II - Low-dose contraceptives have a positive effect on bone turnover in young women

University of Newcastle - Mutant Kit protein linked to heightened mast cell, platelet differentiation

University of North Carolina - ATP modulates load-inducible IL-1 beta, COX 2, and MMP-3 expression in tendons

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Key step allowing cell migration described

University of Otago - Prolonged immune response to antigen produced by polycaprolactone particles

University of Oxford - Dectin-1 mediates the production of TNF-alpha in the antifungal response

University of Paris - Novel host-parasite evolution model may elucidate malaria parasite development

University of Pennsylvania - Gene profiling uncovers the response to pulmonary hyperoxia in mice

University of Pennsylvania - Genes influencing human obesity found in chromosome region 7q22.1-7q35

University of Perugia - Ghrelin in obese men not affected by short-term treatment with growth hormone

University of Pittsburgh - Interferon-beta gene transfer accompanied by dendritic cells inhibits cancer

University of Pittsburgh - NF-kappa B and TNF-alpha stimulate androgen receptor expression in Sertoli cells

University of Pittsburgh - TRAIL gene transfer reduces inflammatory tissues in arthritis models

University of Puerto Rico - Novel sponge-derived agents active against malaria, malignancy

University of Rochester Medical Center - Blood type incompatibility does not affect outcome

University of Rome - Stem cells work against muscular dystrophy in mice

University of Rome 'La Sapienza' - Novel agents active against NNRTI-resistant viruses

University of Sao Paulo - Chemical restraints could regulate acidic fibroblast growth factor peptides

University of Sassari - Interleukin-12 levels can predict disease progression

University of Southampton - Elevated hdm2 levels play a role in development of ERalpha(+ve) breast tumors

University of Tampere - CRE binding factor involved in Vpr activity

University of Texas - VEGF receptor 2 has clinical relevance in chronic myelogenous leukemia

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Drug-inducible, dendritic cell-based genetic immunization accomplished

University of Toledo - Azithromycin does not affect cyclosporine A pharmacokinetics after kidney transplantation

University of Toronto - Control does not reduce within-subject variation of glycemic responses

University of Turin - LAG-3 enables DNA vaccination to prevent breast cancer in mice

University of Utrecht - Clonal exhaustion results from interclonal regulation

University of Utrecht - IL-2 and IL-12 appear to induce different mechanisms of macrophage cytoxicity

University of Vienna - Hyperthermia improves immune response to human hepatocellular carcinoma

University of Vienna - Hypoxia stabilization factor predicts cervical cancer's response to radiation

University of Warwick - Screening trial finds 300 have early-stage disease

University of Washington - Hepatitis C virus nonstructural 5A protein attenuates interferon-linked signals

University of Wurzburg - Details of the life cycle of coronavirus described

University of Wurzburg - LIM and LASP are substrates for cGK in human platelets

University of Yamanashi - Core temperature monitoring with new ventilatory devices is accurate

Vasogen, Inc. - Immune modulation therapy company completes private placement

Vela Pharmaceuticals - FDA clears R-tofisopam

Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Oklahoma City - Novel murine model enables bone marrow transplantation evaluation

ViPS, Inc. - Healthcare information technology provider acquires CB Technologies

Viatronix, Inc. - Viatronix releases its latest software version for virtual colonoscopy

Vical, Inc. - Patent announced for DNA vaccines with Vaxfectin adjuvant

Vicuron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - FDA accepts anidulafungin new drug application for review

Viragen, Inc. - Multiferon maker completes $5.5 million debt financing

Virginia Commonwealth University - Researchers describe intraoperative dynamic dosimetry for prostate implants

Vrije Universiteit Brussel - Systemic proinflammatory cytokine release linked to major transplant-related complications

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center - Scientists figure out bizarre visual condition

Weizmann Inst. of Science - New long-acting glucose-lowering prodrug synthesized

Weizmann Institute of Science - C-terminal octylation improves T20 efficacy

Woodside Biomedical Inc. - Nerve stimulator may help relieve nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Wyeth Ayerst Research - Novel orally active MMP inhibitors could knock down osteoarthritis

Wyeth Research - Novel compound inhibits paclitaxel- and docetaxel-resistant tumor cell lines

Xenova Group, plc - Phase I clinical trial of MLN944 launched

Yale University - 'Tunnel' allows external continuous measurement of brain temperature

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