In Vitro and In Vivo Data Show Alfacell's Onocanse is Active
Against Naive and Chemoresistant Neuroblastoma Cells
...components of the brain and spinal cord and of the
nerves thatconnect them to the rest of the body. Approximately one in 100,000children develops neuroblastoma in the United States. About ONCONASE(R) ONCONASE is a first-in-class therapeutic product candidate basedon Alfacell's proprietary ribonuclease (RN...
Tranzyme Pharma Presents Initial Phase IIa Data for its Novel
Ghrelin Agonist, TZP-101, in Patients with Diabetic Gastroparesis
...sis Gastroparesis results from dysfunction of the
nerves of thestomach, leading to postprandial fullness, bloating, early satiety,nausea and vomiting. The three most common etiologies ofgastroparesis are diabetes (an estimated 30% of gastroparesispatients), unknown etiology (36%), and post-surgical causes ...
Sangamo BioSciences Announces Presentation of Phase 1 ZFP
Therapeutic Data at American Diabetes Association Meeting
...still functional. Typically, diabetics withblocked
nerves have more severe symptoms of neuropathy. Following...ribution pattern that targets the major peripheral
nerves inthe legs and feet. The symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy and any changesthat occur durin...
Enbrel Safety Data for up to Eight Years in Patients with Juvenile
Rheumatoid Arthritis Being Presented at EULAR
...iple sclerosis, seizures, or inflammation of the
nerves of the eyes -- Tell your doctor if you have ever had any of these disorders or if you develop them after starting ENBREL-- Rare reports of serious blood disorders (some fatal) -- Contact your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms, s...
Lilly Studies Try to Shed Light on Impact of Race on Lung Cancer
Treatment
...system,penetrating the chest lining, ribs, and the
nerves and bloodvessels that lead to the arm. The liver, bones and brain arepotential targets if the cancerous cells enter the bloodstream. ALIMTA Indications ALIMTA in combination with cisplatin is indicated for thetreatment of patients with malignant p...
Sangamo BioSciences Announces Presentation of ZFP Therapeutic Data
From Nerve Regeneration Program at American Society for Neural
Therapy and Repair Meeting
...ator of VEGF expressionhas regenerative effects on
nerves and a positive effect on thehealth of
nerves injured by both mechanical means such as in spinalcord injury and the toxicity that is a function of...
Researchers Use Poliovirus to Destroy Neuroblastoma Tumors in Mice
...r of the sympathetic nervous system, thenetwork of
nerves that regulate unconscious body activities such asbreathing. The cancer most often occurs as a mass or lump on theadrenal glands, which are located on top of the kidneys. While chemotherapy and radiation therapy are generally effectivefor some cases ...