Immunotherapy Weekly
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . April 20th, 2005
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Allergy and Immunology - Vaccine containing CpG oligodeoxynucleotides heighten immune activation
Arthritis - Inactivity due to arthritis does not cause obesity
Avian Viral Vaccines - RT-PCR used to detect reovirus contamination in avian viral vaccines
Rabies Vaccine - Adverse reactions to Thai Red Cross Society rabies vaccine reported
Vaccine Development - Predefined spacers between epitopes for vaccine development constructed
Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Criteria for defining complete remission re-evaluated
Acute Pancreatitis - Hydrogen sulfide plays key role in inflammation and lung injury
Addiction Medicine - Tumor necrosis factor antisense therapy fights alcoholic liver disease
Adenovirus Vaccine - Adenoviruses are emerging pathogen in immunocompromised patients
Alcohol Use - Long-term ethanol intoxication impairs rat inflammatory responses
Allergens - Novel isoforms of Pru av 1 identified, diverging IgE binding revealed
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS therapy
Allergic Rhinitis - Data announced on ragweed allergy immunotherapy clinical trial information
Allergic Rhinitis - Latest developments in management of allergic rhinitis reviewed
Allergy & Immunology - Advances in immunotherapy for allergies presented
Allergy & Immunology - Budesonide nasal washing may decrease symptoms in chronic hyperplasic sinusitis
Allergy & Immunology - Differences in IgE levels found between parents and their children
Allergy & Immunology - Dynavax regains rights to seasonal allergy program
HIV/AIDS Vaccines - Recent findings illuminate research in HIV/AIDS vaccines
Allergy & Immunology - Novel therapy tested in mice could chase away cat allergies
Allergy & Immunology - Phase I data presented on allergy medication
Allergy & Immunology - Researchers develop model to study food allergy-induced asthma
Allergy & Immunology - Researchers discover possible preventative target against atopic disease
Allergy & Immunology - Researchers show immune mechanisms after SLIT treatment
Allergy Medicine - Dok-1 mediates antiallergic activity of dexamethasone
HIV/AIDS Vaccines - Studies add new findings to HIV/AIDS vaccines body of knowledge
Allergy and Immunology - A splice site mutation points to X-linked chronic granulomatous disease
Allergy and Immunology - Chimeric constructs generate recombinant IgE antibody upon transfection
Allergy and Immunology - Mimicry by hepatitis C virus envelope protein E2 allows immune escape
Anthrax - Anthrax spores cleared from lungs between 8-14% per day
Anthrax Vaccines - Reports advance knowledge in anthrax vaccines research
Apoptosis - Homeobox Msx1 interacts with p53 and inhibits tumor growth via apoptosis
HIV/AIDS Vaccines - Studies advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS vaccines research
Apoptosis - Macrophage physiology in bacterial clearance studied, Mcl-1 expression defined
Apoptosis - PrP studied, influence on neuronal SOD activity revealed
Arthritis - Changes in the pericellular matrix with osteoarthritis has important influence
Arthritis - Collagen compound study shows reduced arthritis-related pain, lameness in dogs
Arthritis - Enzyme discovery brings new hope for arthritis cure
Arthritis - Top anti-arthritis drugs cause skin disease
Malaria Vaccines - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of malaria vaccines
Asthma - Asthma treatment shows low incidence of side effects in pediatric patients
Asthma - Earlier use of budesonide lowers asthma-related events in children, study shows
Asthma - Research in childhood and adult asthma featured at academy meeting
Asthma - Study shows who is likely to have asthma attack, go to emergency room
Asthma - Study: Fewer children with asthma who used nebulized ICS early were hospitalized
Atherosclerosis - T-bet deficiency studied, effects on atherosclerosis and immune responses shown
Oncology - Reports describe recent advances in oncology research
Awards - Vaccine researchers receive Discoverers Award from pharmaceutical industry
Bioterrorism - Burkholderia species should be considered as possible agents of biowarfare
Bioterrorism - Biotech company presents research on treatment for acute radiation sickness
Bioterrorism - Data: ISS-based vaccine may represent new approach for anthrax immunity
Blood Substitute - Hemoglobin blood substitute used in critically anemic Jehovah Witness
Breast Cancer - Antigen Express initiates clinical trials in Her-2/neu positive breast cancer
Oncology - Research in oncology provides new insights
Breast Cancer - Data advance knowledge in breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Identification of target genes directly regulated by SRC-3/AIB1 coactivator
Breast Cancer - New drugs contribute to neoadjuvant treatment of early breast cancer
Business & Finance - Genetics company reports on "solid progress" during second quarter
Business Update - Allergy medicine company taps Cappello Capital Corp.
Business Update - Drug companies launch and comarket pediatric antiallergic syrup in Japan
Oncology - Researchers' data advance oncology research
Business Update - Immunology-focused biotechnology company updates clinical development plans
Business Update - SinusPharma changes name to reflect focus on chronic rhinosinusisitis treatments
Cancer Cell Apoptosis - LDOC1, a novel MZF-1-interacting protein, induced apoptosis
Cancer Drugs - Synthetic chalcones used as anti-inflammatory and cancer chemopreventive agents
Cancer Prevention - Claudin-4 may mediate chemopreventive effects of NSAIDs
Cancer Prevention - Oltipraz-regulated hepatocyte genes identified
Oncology - Studies advance knowledge in oncology research
Cancer Risk Factors - Hepatitis B and C coinfection heightens one's risk for developing liver cancer
Cancer Risk Factors - Viral hepatitis and aflatoxin biomarkers predict liver cancer risk
Cancer Therapy - Apoptotic effects of D-24851 on glioma cells characterized
Cancer Therapy - Avian embryo models highlight the key steps of human tumor progression
Cancer Therapy - Metal bonding domain of Fe(II)-bleomycin characterized
Cancer Therapy - Patient recruitment completed for phase IIb Pentrys trial
Oncology - Studies describe new findings in oncology research
Cancer Vaccines - Antibodies against cancer reviewed
Cancer Vaccines - Majority of women accept cervical cancer vaccine for self, children, study shows
Cancer Vaccines - Recent findings in cancer vaccines provide new insights
Chemokines - Chemokine IL-8 analyzed, influence in human microglia revealed
Chickenpox Vaccine - Preventing varicella-zoster disease reviewed
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia - IFITM1 expression has prognostic value
Cloning - Muslims distinguish between reproductive and therapeutic cloning
Colitis - Oxytocin a potential therapeutic agent in colonic inflammation
Collaborations - Domantis announces alliance to discover dAbs for autoimmune diseases
Collaborations - Pharma companies announce drug discovery and development collaboration
Collaborations - Research collaboration with International AIDS Vaccine Initiative announced
Colon Cancer Prevention - Green vegetables may decrease colon cancer risk
Colorectal Cancer - Cytomegalovirus not associated with colorectal tumorigenesis
Colorectal Cancer - Pharmacokinetics of 99mTc-labeled antibody in cancer patients reported
Coronavirus Vaccine - Lactobacillus expressing coronavirus protein induces antibodies
Cryptosporidiosis - Cryptosporidiosis declines after membrane filtration of public water supply
DNA Vaccine - Aleutian mink disease gene partially protects against disease
DNA Vaccine - TLR9 pathway involved in adjuvant effects of plasmid DNA-based vaccines
DPT Vaccine - Aluminum content affects immunogenicity of DTP vaccine in adolescents
Dendritic Cell Vaccine - Neisseria proteoliposomes interact with dendritic cells
Dendritic Cell Vaccine - Antigen-specific Th1 responses limited in ability to inhibit Th2 cells
Diagnostics - Device company reports success in resolving saliva test difficulties
Diagnostics - U.S. FDA clears Hycor Biomedical autoimmune test for diagnosing celiac disease
Diagnostics Imaging - Research add new data to diagnostics imaging body of knowledge
Diphtheria Vaccine - Boost unnecessary in individuals with long-term diphtheria protection
Drug Development - Alvesco provides relief of asthma symptoms comparable to budesonide, fluticasone
Drug Development - Aspirin-derived cobalt-alkyne complexes have antitumor, anti-COX activity
Drug Development - Asthma data on inhaled antisense drug presented
Drug Development - Humanized immunoenzyme targets B-cell lymphoma
Drug Development - Novel indolylquinols have significant antitumor activity
Drug Development - The antihistamine mizolastine has antiangiogenic properties
Drug Development - Topical FK506 after keratoplasty may be effective as immunoprophylaxis
Drug Microencapsulation - PEG-coated lipid microspheres improve indomethacin delivery in arthritic rats
Ebola Outbreak - Wild animal mortality monitoring predicts human Ebola outbreaks
Embryonic Development - HSCs restricted in their differentiation potential during embryo development
Embryonic Stem Cell Research - Embryonic stem cells are a source of dendritic cells for clinical applications
Embryonic Stem Cell Research - Two independent anatomical sites generate hematopoietic cells
Endocrinology - Putative tumor suppressor DMBT1 is estrogen-regulated in uterus
Environmental Health - Mechanism of dicyclanil-induced hepatocarcinogenesis determined
Enzymology - Analysis of Ostertagia ostertagi metalloproteases described
Enzymology - Inducible caspase-9 disrupts neovascular growth after adenoviral delivery
Enzymology - Structure of Rhodothermus marinus cytochrome c domain determined
Enzymology - Studies advance knowledge in enzymology research
Esophageal Cancer - HGF receptor c-Met overexpressed in esophageal adenocarcinoma
Finance - Connetics announces offering of $150 million of 2.0% convertible senior notes
Finance - Food and animal safety products company reports third quarter results
Fitness and Wellness - Physical fitness fights stress
Food Allergy - New approaches for treatment of peanut allergy reviewed
Gastric Cancer - Cyclin E overexpression with p53 expression may indicate poor prognosis
Gastroenteritis Virus Detection - RT-PCR-based dot blot hybridization detects/differentiates PEDV and TGEV
Gastroenterology - Intraperitoneal antisense K-ras RNA suppresses pancreatic cancer dissemination
Gastrointestinal Surgery - Modified stapling technique improves outcome of distal gastrectomy
Gene Research - BRCA2 knock-down exposes its potential to control alternate mechanisms
Gene Research - Data mining and PCR divulge genetic signatures linked to therapeutic effects
Gene Research - Doublecortin gene is a molecular marker for neuroblastoma residual disease
Glioblastoma - Integrated DNA- and mRNA-based tumor profiles reveal novel subtypes
Glioblastoma Multiforme - Recombinant targeted toxin TP-38 can produce sustained response
Glioma Therapy - Rottlerin sensitizes glioma cells to TRAIL-induced apoptosis
Glioma Therapy - Sequential high-dose chemotherapy suitable for pediatric patients
Gonorrhea - New findings in the area of gonorrhea described
HIV/AIDS - Preliminary data released in AIDS clinical trial
HIV/AIDS Biotechnology - LC/MS assay quantities NRTIs in biological matrices
HIV/AIDS Coinfection - Interactions between HIV and herpes viruses occur within the oral mucosa
HIV/AIDS Drug Adherence - Medication adherence training instrument assists persons living with HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS Drug Development - Betulinic acid derivatives inhibit HIV-1 fusion/interfere with HIV-1 maturation
HIV/AIDS Drug Development - Cellular deoxyhypusine synthase is a target for antiretroviral therapy
HIV/AIDS Drug Development - Pyridine N-oxide derivatives protects against HIV-induced CD4 cell destruction
HIV/AIDS Drug Resistance - HIV-1 mutations associated with reduced susceptibility identified in Brazil
HIV/AIDS Epidemiology - HLA-A11 associated with CTL response against HIV-1 Nef in exposed persons
HIV/AIDS Healthcare - Case management/shared-care schemes provide integrated care for HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Endocytosis contributes to productive HIV entry
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Heterogeneous selective pressures in env gene evolution among HIV-1 subtypes
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Major coreceptors of HIV-2 variants identified from persons with/without viremia
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Myristoyl moiety of HIV Nef involved in regulation of calmodulin interaction
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Recent findings in HIV/AIDS pathogenesis provide new insights
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Rodent cells support key functions of HIV-1 Nef
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - VCAM-1 expression on CD8+ cells correlates with enhanced anti-HIV suppression
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Vif defects yield hypermutated genome that integrates but cannot produce progeny
HIV/AIDS Research - Covalent fusions with SlyD or FkpA solubilize retroviral Env proteins
HIV/AIDS Research - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS Research - SP1 sequence mutation impairs HIV-1 Gag multimerization/membrane-binding
HIV/AIDS Research - Strong genetic signature exists for HIV-1 replication in male genital tract
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Australian "OPAL" provides hope for HIV treatment
HIV/AIDS Therapy - CSF HIV is an accessible surrogate for HIV virions in brain
HIV/AIDS Therapy - IL-7 induces latent HIV-1 cellular reservoirs of infected individuals on HAART
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Lymphocyte activation + RT inhibitors protect against retroviral disease
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS therapy
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - Antigen with enhanced specificity for HIV antibody developed
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - BCG Env V3 elicits protection against SHIV with homologous V3 motif
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - Correlates of HIV vaccine trial participation in India reviewed
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - Epidemiological contribution to HIV vaccine field trials reported
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - HIV-1 vectors produced from stable packaging cells
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - Polyethylenimine-plasmid complex induces gp120-specific immune response
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - SIV inactivated by N-ethylmaleimide with preservation of functional Env
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - Tat-neutralizing versus Tat-protecting antibodies investigated
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - Vaccinia virus expression of gp120 and EGFP in host cell lines studied
HIV/AIDS Vaccines - Companies, UMMS announce phase I HIV vaccine trial enrollment completion
HIV/AIDS Vaccines - Data advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS vaccines research
HIV/AIDS Vaccines - Stanford study finds HIV drug resistance assay superior to Virco's Antivirogram
HIV/AIDS-Related Metabolic Syndrome - Lipid-lowering drugs may cause pharmacokinetic interactions with antiretrovirals
HIV/AIDS-Tuberculosis Coinfection - Fas/Fas-ligand has role in immune modulation and pathogenesis of tuberculosis
HIV/AIDS-Tuberculosis Coinfection - Peripheral lymph node needle-core biopsies diagnose TB in HIV-infected adults
Head & Neck Cancer - TAP1 and TAP2 allele frequencies analyzed in a SNaPshot
Hematology - Advances made in chronic refractory immune thrombocytopenic purpura therapy
Hematology - Stimulation of platelet production may provide a new management option for ITP
Hepatitis C - Study initiated to evaluate hepatitis C infection post liver transplant
Herpesvirus Vaccine - Bovine herpesvirus enhances efficacy of DNA vaccine in cattle
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis - Volunteers needed for university study of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Immune Activation - T cell defects arise from chronic Ag activation leading to rapid CD8+ cell aging
Immunology - Borrelia burgdorferi analyzed, cross-reactivity of antibodies revealed
Immunology - Anti-CD3 antibodies induce proliferation of T cells
Immunology - Autoimmune encephalomyelitis studied, effect of amino acid changes clarified
Immunology - Cytokines and types of inflammatory cells expressed differently in HPV and HIV
Immunology - Glial fibrillary acidic protein studied in trigeminal and dental tissues
Immunology - Lymphoid depletion is a practical strategy of liver transplantation
Immunology - Myasthenia gravis studied, unique immune recognition pattern revealed
Immunology - Roles of MyD88 and TRIF in LPS-induced gene expression clarified
Immunology - Scientists shed new light on role of natural killer T cells in fighting disease
Infant Mortality - Second-born very low birth weight twins risk increased respiratory morbidity
Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Research needed to assess efficacy of GA in inflammatory bowel diseases
Influenza A Virus - Avian influenza A subtype H7-infected pigeons multiply and excrete H7 viruses
Influenza Vaccine - Antibody levels against denatured influenza virus reported
Influenza Vaccine - Population-wide benefits of influenza vaccination in children outlined
Influenza Vaccine - Vitamin E affects immune response to influenza vaccine in elderly
Information Technology - Life sciences and high technology company releases brochure on ion channels
Kidney Transplantation - Delayed graft function indicates immune activation
Lactose Intolerance - Fast-acting dietary supplement for lactose intolerance launched
Leishmaniasis - 71 strains from cutaneous leishmaniasis in Tunisia characterized
Leukemia - Genetically modified natural killer immune cells attack, kill leukemia cells
Lung Cancer Therapy - Potent CDC25 inhibitors synthesized
MMR Vaccine - intervention improves MMR vaccination coverage in immigrant children
Malaria Vaccines - Reports add new data to malaria vaccines research
Matrix Metalloproteinase - Matrix metalloproteinase studied, role in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis revealed
Medulloblastoma Therapy - Cranial irradiation linked to impaired white matter development in children
Melanoma Vaccines - Data advance knowledge in melanoma vaccines research
Mergers & Acquisitions - Acquisition of Research Diagnostics Inc by biotech company completed
Monoclonal Antibodies - Antibody recognizes distinct epitope of human CD40 molecule
Myasthenia Gravis - Peripheral blood lymphocytes studied, response in myasthenia gravis clarified
Mycobacterium Detection - Staining parameters determined to increase sensitivity of mycobacterial smears
Mycobacterium Diagnosis - PCR identifies nontuberculous mycobacteria from paraffin-embedded tissues
Mycobacterium tuberculosis - DC-SIGN differentiates between pathogenic and nonpathogenic mycobacteria
Myelodysplastic Syndrome - Darbepoetin alpha suitable for anemia treatment in low-intermediate risk MDS
Neural Stem Cell Research - Estrogen promotes differentiation/survival of NSC-derived dopaminergic neurons
Neurocytoma - Optimal treatment for well-differentiated neurocytoma elucidated
Neuroscience - Microvascular compartment gene profiles define autoimmune encephalomyelitis
Neurotransmitter - Neurotransmitter conjugate activates membrane receptors
Nocardia brasiliensis - Patients with N. brasiliensis actinomycetoma have type Th2 immune response
Nutrition - Dietary fatty acids ameliorate heightened inflammatory cytokines
Oncogenesis - New findings in the area of oncogenesis described
Oncology - Antibody to podoplanin differentiates tumor-associated lymphangiogenesis
Oncology - Environmental factors modify genetic susceptibility to primary liver cancer
Oncology - Findings describe new data in oncology research
Oncology - Livin/ML-IAP shows promise as target antigen for lung cancer vaccine
Oncology - NF-kappaB and IkappaB proteins associated with cancer and inflammation
Oncology - Nerve growth factor modulates cellular interactions in primary liver cancer
Oncology - New hypothesis on how high disease burden may explain low cancer burden
Oncology - Survivin may be suited for tumor-specific gene promotion in melanoma
Oncolysis - Microarray explores adenovirus-mediated E2F-1-induced apoptosis
Osteoarthritis - Cartilage degeneration of human joints varies
Ovarian Cancer - Researchers evaluating investigational therapy for ovarian cancer
Pancreatitis - Specific T cells can induce pancreatitis in rats that is similar to human AIP
Parkinson Disease - Dopaminergic neurons from monkey ESCs function in Parkinson primate model
Patents - Biotech company's ProCord granted European patent
Pediatric Cancer Therapy - Rasburicase effective for treatment of cancer-related hyperuricemia
Pediatric Oncology - Adenovirus hepatitis is fatal to children who receive chemotherapy for leukemia
Pediatric Vaccines - Parental decisions about MMR vaccinations influenced by emotion
Personnel - Christopher Henney named board chair by immunology-focused biotechnology company
Personnel - Keith Yamamoto, PhD, appointed to chair of scientific advisory board
Personnel - Madhusudan V. Peshwa, PhD, named VP, R&D by clinical stage therapeutics company
Philanthropy - Grants support public awareness initiatives for global disease prevention
Phosphatase - Glucosidase inhibitor antiviral nature, role of alkaline phosphatase shown
Plague - Yersinia pestis outbreak strains susceptible to antimicrobials
Pneumococcal Vaccines - Data advance knowledge in pneumococcal vaccines research
Pneumocystis Infection - Pneumocystis outbreak transmitted within pediatric transplant unit
Pneumocystis Infection - General population may be a reservoir of Pneumocystis jirovecii
Polio Vaccine - Antibody against poliovirus blocks poliovirus-induced cytopathic effect
Product Licensing - Anti IL-5 receptor antibody licensed from Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Proteomics - Findings in proteomics provide new insights
Proteomics - Neutrophils use a paracrine feedforward mechanism to promote angiogenesis
Respiratory Medicine - British team discovers new weapon for asthmatics
Respiratory Medicine - Corrected lymphangiogenesis ameliorates airway inflammation and asthma
Respiratory Syncytial Virus - DNA vaccine effective against respiratory syncytial virus in calves
Rotavirus Vaccine - Non-human primate model of rotavirus infection developed
Rotavirus Vaccine - Precipitation of bovine rotavirus used to produce antibodies
SARS - Quarantine for SARS indirectly reduces infections
SARS Coronavirus - Researchers' findings advance SARS coronavirus research
SARS Outbreak - SARS needs to be distinguished from other febrile respiratory illnesses
SARS Prevention - Findings describe new data in SARS prevention research
SARS Vaccine - Antibodies binding to SARS spike and nucleocapsid proteins identified
SARS Vaccine - Fragment 450-650 of SARS coronavirus spike protein purified
SARS Vaccines - New findings in the area of SARS vaccines detailed
SARS Virus - Evasion of antibody neutralization in SARS coronaviruses investigated
Schistosomiasis Vaccine - Immune response to schistosomiasis DNA vaccine in baboon described
Sciatic Nerve - Cuff electrode implantation linked to upregulation of TNF-alpha and TGF-beta1
Smallpox - Surveillance and control measures during smallpox outbreaks reviewed
Smallpox Vaccine - Role of smallpox vaccination in biowarfare prevention discussed
Smallpox Vaccines - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of smallpox vaccines
Soft Tissue Cancer - Case of sarcomatoid carcinoma of renal pelvis with giant cell tumors reported
Stem Cell Research - ESC-derived atrial cardiomyocytes identified during early development
Stem Cell Research - Exposure to young systemic environment rejuvenates aged progenitor cells
Stem Cell Research - Genistein stimulates osteoblastic differentiation via NO/cGMP in bone marrow
Stem Cell Research - Germline stem cells resemble undifferentiated spermatogonia in adult testis
Stem Cell Research - Hematopoietic stem cells identified from dermal papillae of hair follicles
Stem Cell Research - High-field MRI allows tracking of minimal number of cells
Stem Cell Research - Human reaming debris is a source of multipotent stem cells
Stem Cell Research - Laminin-5 induces osteogenic gene expression in MSCs via ERK-dependent pathway
Stem Cell Research - Mechanisms controlling primordial germ cell proliferation in females explored
Stem Cell Research - Oct-4 may be crucial in SC property of spermatogonia but not in cell survival
Stem Cell Research - SCL enhancer directs oncogenic fusion genes into stem cells
Stem Cell Research - SP cells share transcriptome signatures/express tissue-specific markers
Stem Cell Research - T cells differentiated with anti-CD3/anti-CD28 in presence of TGF-beta
Stem Cell Transplantation - HLA antigens risk/protective factors for acute GVHD in HLA-identical SCT
Stem Cell Transplantation - RT-PCR enables pre-emptive management of EBV reactivation after ASCT
Stem Cell Transplantation - cDNA library identifies HLA class II-restricted peptides recognized by CD4 cells
Streptococcus Vaccine - FAI protein of streptococci targets B cells and has adjuvant activity
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Antibody-induced IL-2 deficiency could cause autoantibody production in lupus
Tick-Borne Disease - Serine protease inhibitor shows promise as anti-tick vaccine
Tissue Engineering - Bone repair with form of BMP-2 incorporates into fibrin cell ingrowth matrices
Tissue Engineering - Ceramic implants induce more bone formation than titanium implants
Tissue Engineering - Human platelet supernatant can lead to chondrocyte dedifferentiation
Tissue Engineering - Hyaluronic acid used to coat surfaces through direct immobilization
Tissue Engineering - Keratinocyte culture system developed for use in skin wound closure
Tissue Engineering - Modified biodegradable scaffolds used for cartilage tissue engineering
Tissue Engineering - PLG microspheres are a moldable scaffold for cartilage tissue engineering
Tissue Engineering - Peptide-immobilized nanoporous alumina membranes enhance osteoblast adhesion
Tissue Engineering - Self-gelling hydrogels are based on oppositely charged dextran microspheres
Tissue Engineering - Tissue engineering schemes developed by artificial intelligence
Tissue Engineering - Vascular patches tissue-engineered with bone marrow-derived cells
Tobacco Use - CYP2S1 not involved in activation of cigarette smoke carcinogens
Tobacco Use - Increased levels of metallothionein found in placenta of smokers
Transplant Medicine - FK778 prolongs cardiac allograft survival
Transplant Medicine - Liver donor-specific IFN-gamma-producing cells denote HCV recurrence risk
Tuberculosis - Fixed dose combinations for TB helps prevent emergence of drug resistance
Tuberculosis - Pathogen-induced microenvironments exist within host cell endosomal system
Tuberculosis - Proportion method for drug resistant-TB determination not supported by research
Tuberculosis - Pyrosequencing differentiates between M. tuberculosis complex species
Tuberculosis - TB group, GlaxoSmithKline announce joint drug discovery program for TV therapies
Tuberculosis Control - Tuberculosis control programs in China may exclude poor people
Tuberculosis Diagnostics - Heat-fixed unstained sputum AFB smears stable up to 10 months
Tuberculosis Therapy - Diamine-based antituberculosis drug inhibits intracellular M. tuberculosis
Tuberculosis Therapy - Majority of MDR-TB isolates in Thailand susceptible to second-line drugs
Tuberculosis Treatment - Melatonin prevents free radical/MADD metabolic profiles induced by anti-TB drugs
Tuberculosis Vaccine - M. tuberculosis protein epitopes with vaccine potential identified
Tuberculosis Vaccine - BCG vaccine protects girls against lower respiratory tract infections
Tuberculosis Vaccine - Factors influencing immune response to BCG vaccine antigens outlined
Tuberculosis Vaccines - Research add new data to tuberculosis vaccines body of knowledge
Type 1 Diabetes Research - Scientists at diabetes center find genetic defects in immunological tolerance
Urology - Findings describe new data in urology research
Vaccine Adjuvant - Effect of ovalbumin phosphorylation on adjuvant adsorption reported
Vaccine Adjuvant - Local reaction from aluminum-containing vaccines in monkeys reported
Vaccine Delivery - Microencapsulation by solvent extraction/evaporation reviewed
Vaccine Development - Culture system developed for production of IgG2a monoclonal antibodies
Vaccine Development - Microemulsion systems for oral delivery of proteins characterized
Vaccine Development - Vaccine research and development is global science policy priority
Vaccine Efficacy - Difficulty in ranking states' immunization coverage outlined
Vaccine Safety - Automated method for quantifying polysorbate developed
Vaccine Vector - Efficiency of retroviral vectors controlled by plasmid to vector ratio
Vaccine Vector - Production of recombinant adeno-associated viral vectors described
Vaccine Vector - Virosome-mediated delivery of protein antigens in vivo described
Varicella Vaccine - Gelatin-free varicella vaccine is safe and immunogenic
Vector Development - Pyridinium cationic lipids are well-suited for non-viral gene delivery
Virology - Caffeine keeps retroviruses from transducing nondividing cells
Virology - Novel flavivirus or new lineage of West Nile Virus identified
Virology - Studies advance knowledge in virology research
Virology - Vaccinia virus penetration requires cholesterol
West Nile Virus - Moroccan West Nile virus isolates related to equine outbreaks in Mediterranean
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