PTC Therapeutics Receives $2.6 Million in Government Grants
... trial of ataluren (PTC124(TM)) in nonsense mutation Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy ... as a new approach for the treatment of nonsense mutation genetic disorders. Nonsense mutations create a ... is a potential therapy for patients with nonsense mutation genetic disorders. Ataluren has demonstrated ...MEDomics Announces MitoDx(TM), the First NextGen Mitochondrial Genome Diagnostic Test
... not suspect the disease or because the causative mutation is missed by current methods. " To my ... S. Sommer, MD, PhD, with the mission of providing mutation Expert-based Diagnosis ("MED") to support the ... analysis of the patient's genome ("omics"). The mutation experts at MEDomics provide unparalleled quality ...Transgenomic, Inc. Announces Appointment of New Board Members
... lab, plus focusing our WAVE system and related mutation detection technology for greater diagnostic and ... automated high sensitivity genetic variation and mutation analysis. Their offerings include systems, ... technology and expertise to provide a menu of mutation scanning tests for over 700 cancer-associated ...Transgenomic, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Results
... a full product line of key cancer pathway gene mutation kits to complement our WAVE and Surveyor products ... product combo will be enhanced with specific gene mutation kits based on our experience in clinical trial ... automated high sensitivity genetic variation and mutation analysis. Their offerings include systems, ...VAP Cholesterol Test Helps In Search For New Heart Disease Drugs
... have found an association between a rare gene mutation and heart protection. The information reported in ... journal, Science, identified a specific gene mutation ( APOC3 R19X) present in 5 percent of a ... said participants who were carriers of the mutation had one of their inherited APOC3 genes ...Sangamo BioSciences Initiates Phase 1 Trial of CCR5-ZFP Therapeutic to Treat HIV/AIDS
... was observed that individuals carrying a natural mutation of their CCR5 gene, CCR5-delta32, were highly ... matched donors who also carry the CCR5-delta32 mutation are likely to be rare. Small molecule or antibody ... A small fraction of the population carries a mutation in their CCR5 gene, called the delta32 mutation. ...Transgenomic Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
... from our highly sensitive SURVEYOR Nuclease mutation detection technology. SEAL will prove extremely ... whole genome sequence analyses and a host of key mutation and variation analyses of specific gene targets ... in more than 30 countries. The SURVEYOR(R) mutation Detection Kits and SURVEYOR Check-It Kit provide ...Roche Signs Exclusive Distribution Deal with DxS for K-RAS and EGFR Cancer Mutation Tests
... K-RAS Mutation Test and TheraScreen EGFR 29 mutation Test. The tests are intended, when considered ... from a specific cancer therapy based on their mutation status. "There is a growing demand for tests to ... treatment decisions." The TheraScreen K-RAS mutation Test was the first clinically validated, CE-Mark ...National Cancer Institute Study to Determine the Optimal Time for CLL Patients to Begin Treatment
... to longer survival. Genzyme will perform the IgVH mutation analysis for the study. "This study is critical ... bone marrow aspirate. Genzyme launched its IgVH mutation analysis test in February, 2007. "CLL is ... Genetics. "By proactively testing for the IgVH mutation soon after initial diagnosis, doctors can ...Transgenomic, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2009 Results
... products and services for automated high sensitivity genetic variation and mutation analysis. Their offerings include systems, products, discovery and ... divisions utilize these technologies and expertise to provide a menu of mutation scanning tests for over 700 cancer-associated genes and more than 60 ...Reminder: Transgenomic Inc. Announces First Quarter 2009 Earnings Release Conference Call Webcast
... products and services for automated high sensitivity genetic variation and mutation analysis. Their offerings include systems, products, discovery and ... divisions utilize these technologies and expertise to provide a menu of mutation scanning tests for over 700 cancer-associated genes and more than 60 ...Discovery of a new retinal gene involved in childhood blindness
... of fifteen genes involved in LCA, but SPATA7 is the first gene with a mutation that disrupts the protein transport between two important compartments of ... through this transport pathway; thus SPATA7 plays a major role and its mutation may affect many aspects of vision. "Until now we were not aware that ...Transgenomic Awarded Clinical Laboratory Certification in California
... products and services for automated high sensitivity genetic variation and mutation analysis. Their offerings include systems, products, discovery and ... Services utilize their technology and expertise to provide a menu of mutation scanning tests for over 700 cancer-associated genes and more than 60 ...Chronic Lung Disease - Axentis Pharma Attracts Investment Interest
... disease amongst Caucasian populations. The disease is caused by a mutation in the CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator) gene found on chromosome 7. This mutation causes increased secretion deposits on mucous membranes. Lung ...Transgenomic Receives Accreditation From College of American Pathologists
... instruments and consumables with our related expertise in high sensitivity mutation detection analysis. We plan to immediately pursue the benefits of the ... Services utilize their technology and expertise to provide a menu of mutation scanning tests for over 700 cancer-associated genes and more than 60 ...Large-scale genetic study sheds new light on lung cancer
... found more than two-thirds of the 188 tumors studied had at least one gene mutation affecting the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway, indicating ... cancer. However, doctors do know that in some other types of cancer, high mutation levels may cause a tumor to spread rapidly and/or be resistant to ...Biotage Launches New 24 Well Pyrosequencing(R) System
... variation of genes, providing CpG methylation allele quantification and mutation analysis. These studies are used for a wide range of clinical research, ... samples. The 24 well plate format and the ability to run and analyze both mutation and methylation assays on the same plate provides an ideal solution for ...SEQUENOM Announces Launch of MassARRAY Compact 96 System
... marketing at SEQUENOM. "MassARRAY technology enables detection of the most common molecular biomarker classes - somatic mutations via the OncoCarta mutation panel, SNPs, CNVs, methylation patterns, expression signatures - with an unmatched combination of quantitative accuracy and sensitivity. This is the ...CEL-SCI Corporation Releases Letter to Shareholders
... At this meeting the WHO's Director General was underscoring the unstoppable nature of swine flu and its potential to mutate - "Constant, random mutation is the survival mechanism of the microbial world. Like all influenza viruses, H1N1 has the advantage of surprise on its side." At the same time, the ...Chromosome breakpoints contribute to genetic variation
... other parts of the chromosome. In 2005, Lewin's team showed that breakpoint regions also have higher numbers of segmental duplications, a type of mutation that increases the copy number of genes and the sequences that flank them. "To me, this was completely counterintuitive. I thought we would have ...Patent for Making Combination Chemotherapy Work Better
... Mark Zamoyski of San Jose, California discloses an improved method of treating lung, brain, pancreatic, breast and colon cancers that are driven by a mutation known as HER1 overexpression (also called EGFR or c-ErbB-1). The patent presents a case for why today's concurrent HER1 blocker / S-Phase cytotoxic ...Cytopia Scientific Presentation on JAK2 Inhibitor Program at American Chemical Society Conference
... disrupting agent (VDA), CYT997, has also been presented at the same conference. About JAK2 The discovery of a specific single activating mutation in the JAK2 enzyme in MPDs in 2005 has focused attention on developing a therapy for these diseases through selective inhibition of JAK2. ...Lentigen and Expression Therapeutics Sign Hemophilia Co-Development Agreement
... agreement to co-develop novel cell and protein therapies for Hemophilia A. Hemophilia A is an inherited blood clotting disorder caused by a mutation in the factor VIII gene resulting in a deficiency of factor VIII protein. Lentigen and Expression Therapeutics will develop two types of treatments ...