First Candidate from Esperance's Targeted Anti-cancer Platform, EP-100, Establishes Preclinical Proof of Concept
... first candidate from the Company's Cationic Lytic
peptide (CLYP(TM)) platform technology. EP-100 is a targeted membrane-disrupting
peptide and is designed to selectively target luteinizing ... poster presentation entitled, "Targeted Oncolytic
peptide for Treatment of Ovarian Cancers" at the American ...
FDA Submission of B-R-A-H-M-S MR-proANP Kryptor
... Kryptor Test.
Atrial Natriuretic
peptide (ANP) is predominantly produced in the atrium
of ... and
cardiovascular homeostasis. Although this
peptide is unstable, the
B-R-A-H-M-S-assay detects the ... fragment: the
Mid-Regional pro-Atrial Natriuretic
peptide (MR-proANP). In contrast to the
mature peptide, ...
Amylin Pharmaceuticals to Present Novel Data on Promising Obesity Pipeline at 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting of The Obesity Society
... and weight-lowering actions of AC164209, a
peptide hybrid linking a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) ... 8. Corporate-sponsored symposium: "Emerging
peptide Hormone Therapies for the Treatment of ... help healthcare providers understand the
peptide hormone approach to the treatment of ....
Palatin Technologies Presents PL-3994 Clinical Trial Results at the 12th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Heart Failure Association of America
... to
the development of proprietary peptide,
peptide mimetic and small molecule
compounds with a focus on melanocortin and natriuretic
peptide receptor
systems. The melanocortin system is ... inflammation-related diseases. The
natriuretic
peptide receptor system has numerous cardiovascular ...
Peptimmune Announces Grant of United States Patent for PI-2301 Peptide Copolymer for Multiple Sclerosis
... the composition of matter for
its PI-2301
peptide copolymer for the treatment of autoimmune ... the development of
our intellectual property in
peptide copolymers, including PI-2301," stated
Thomas P. ... diseases."
PI-2301 is a second-generation
peptide copolymer from a similar
compound class as ...
Shire to add New Orphan Drug to its HGT Portfolio - EU Launch Imminent
... bring worldwide rights to FIRAZYR (Icatibant), a
peptide based therapeutic for HAE which has received a ... assets include Jerini Ophthalmic, Inc. and JPT
peptide Technologies GmbH
- Unanimous support from ... Age-related Macular Degeneration
(AMD) and JPT
peptide Technologies GmbH, ...
Peptimmune Presents Early Clinical Data at European Neurological Society and Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies Meetings
... presented early clinical results from its
PI-2301
peptide copolymer program at both the 17th Annual ENS ... SC administration of the
second-generation
peptide copolymer PI-2301. This study demonstrated ... PI-2301 is a second generation
peptide copolymer from a similar
compound class as ...
CureDM's Diabetes Therapy Achieves Major Development Milestone
... the native form.
HIP is a 14-amino acid human
peptide derived from a specific human gene
responsible ... therapy was stopped.
About HIP
Human proIslet
peptide (HIP) stimulates the differentiation ... Hospital
campus in Wynnewood, PA, is developing
peptide therapeutics using a
platform that combines ...
Peptimmune Completes Phase I Study with a Novel Peptide Copolymer for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
... and
pharmacodynamics of PI-2301, a novel
peptide copolymer for the treatment of
multiple sclerosis ... convenience."
PI-2301 is a second generation
peptide copolymer from a similar
compound class as ... been optimized using Peptimmune's novel platform
peptide chemistry and
in pre- clinical studies, has shown ...
Peptimmune Initiates Phase I Study With a Novel Peptide Copolymer for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
... and pharmacodynamics of PI-2301, a novel
peptide copolymer
for the treatment of multiple sclerosis ... in early 2008. PI-2301 is a second generation
peptide copolymer from a similar
compound class as ... been optimized using Peptimmune's novel platform
peptide chemistry and
in pre- clinical studies, has shown ...
Study Published in Endocrinology Reports Potential of Modigene Technology to Extend Duration of Protein Drugs
... (EPO) linked to Modigene's carboxyl terminal
peptide (CTP)
technology significantly increased the ... short amino acid sequence, the
Carboxyl Terminal
peptide (CTP). CTP occurs naturally in humans, and ... trials also demonstrated
that attaching the CTP
peptide did not affect the therapeutic activity of
FSH or ...
Radius' Investigational Bone Anabolic Agent, BA058, Increased Bone Mineral Density (BMD) at Key Fracture Sites in Phase 2 Clinical Trial in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
... analogs play a distinct biological role from the PTH (parathyroid hormone)
peptide by activating different signaling responses--PTH regulates calcium ... same extent as PTH, highlighting differing therapeutic effects of the two
peptide types on calcium and bone metabolism.
About BA058
BA058 is ...
CEL SCI Collaborators Demonstrate Novel L.E.A.P.S. Vaccines Immunize Mice Against Tuberculosis Antigens and Suggest Potential to Treat Swine and Other Influenzas
... gamma interferon itself.
The L.E.A.P.S. technology combines a small
peptide that activates the immune system with a small
peptide from a disease-related protein, such as a herpes simplex virus (HSV) ...
Swine Flu (H1N1) Infectivity to Increase Markedly and Lethality to Remain Low According to Latest Replikin* Peptide Genomic Data
... Replikins Ltd. ( www.replikins.com ) last week analyzed the most recent
peptide genomic sequence data available and determined that the infectivity of the ... which is now ready for testing. It used the same approach to produce a
peptide H5N1 (avian flu) vaccine that successfully blocked low path H5N1. It has ...
Human Genome Sciences Reports Substantial Progress Toward Commercialization and Announces 2009 Goals at JPMorgan Healthcare Conference
... Syncria.
Syncria is a novel long-acting form of GLP-1 (glucagon-like
peptide 1) created by HGS using its proprietary albumin-fusion technology, and ... Syncria is generated from the genetic fusion of human albumin and GLP-1, a
peptide hormone that acts throughout the body to help maintain normal blood-sugar ...
AEterna Zentaris Reaches 2nd Stage of Patient Recruitment for Phase 2 Trial in Ovarian Cancer with the Innovative LHRH Receptor Targeted Conjugate, AEZS-108
... AEZS-108 represents a new targeting concept in oncology using a
cytotoxic
peptide conjugate which is a hybrid molecule composed of a
synthetic
peptide carrier and a well-known cytotoxic agent, doxorubicin.
The design of this ...
Data Suggest CEL-SCI's CEL-2000 Vaccine Prevents or Retards Permanent Damage of Rheumatoid Arthritis
... epitope linked
to a T-cell binding ligand (TCBL) can be manufactured by
peptide synthesis
or by covalently linking the two peptides. Depending upon the ... it would appear that the L.E.A.P.S.(TM) construct represents a
chimeric
peptide with bi-functional behavior.
About CEL-SCI:
CEL-SCI Corporation is ...
Treatment Corrects Severe Insulin Imbalance in Animal Studies
... or too high, resulting in diabetes.
The new study makes use of a
peptide (an amino acid compound) called
exendin-(9-39) that blocks the action of a ... her study team expects to
progress to a larger clinical trial. "If this
peptide can be developed into
a treatment for children with this common form of ...
Nile Therapeutics Announces Dosing in Second Phase Ib Study of CD-NP in Heart Failure Patients
... available in 2008.
About CD-NP
CD-NP is a novel chimeric natriuretic
peptide in clinical development
for an initial indication of acute decompensated ... developing its lead compound, CD-NP, a novel rationally
designed chimeric
peptide in clinical studies for the treatment of heart
failure; 2NTX-99, a small ...
Nile Therapeutics Announces Dosing in Phase IIa Study of CD-NP in Heart Failure Patients
... About CD-NP
Nile's lead compound, CD-NP, is a novel chimeric natriuretic
peptide in
clinical development for an initial indication of acute decompensated ... developing its lead compound, CD-NP, a novel rationally
designed chimeric
peptide in clinical studies for the treatment of heart
failure; 2NTX-99, a small ...
Peptimmune Initiates Phase Ib Study of PI-2301 in Multiple Sclerosis Patients and Presentation at BIO 2008
... the San Diego
Convention Center, Room 2.
PI-2301 is a second-generation
peptide copolymer from a similar
compound class as Copaxone(R) (Teva ... held clinical stage biotechnology
company focused on the development of
peptide therapies to improve the
management of chronic autoimmune and inflammatory ...
Peregrine Pharmaceuticals Awarded Two New U.S. Patents Broadening Its Targeted Anti-Phospholipid Patent Portfolio
... either used alone or in combination with other anti-viral
drugs. As
peptide conjugates, anti-PE agents may be well-suited for use in
some of these ... viruses and virus-infected cells. Using a biotin-conjugated form
of the
peptide drug duramycin, which is known to bind to PE, Dr. Soares and
her ...
PharmAthene's Recombinant Butyrylcholinesterase (rBChE) May Play A Neuroprotective Role in Alzheimer's Disease
... demonstrated that this plaque inhibitory
activity is still active when
peptide fragments of rBChE are used, rather
than the full length protein. This may ... corroborate earlier findings, and demonstrate that
both rBChE and its
peptide fragments could disrupt amyloid beta
organization and potentially limit ...
Nastech Completes Enrollment of Phase 2 Clinical Trial of PYY3-36 Nasal Spray to Treat Obesity
... offer a patient-friendly product to
promote weight loss."
About PYY
peptide YY is a naturally occurring hormone that is believed to
function as a ... technologies.
Nastech is creating technologies that enable the delivery of
peptide and
protein therapeutics without the requirement of an injection, which ...
Corthera Initiates Phase II Clinical Trial of Relaxin in Acute Heart Failure
... enrollment in a Phase II clinical trial of
Relaxin, a naturally occurring
peptide hormone that is being developed for
acute heart failure and other acute ... and adverse outcomes.
About Relaxin
Relaxin is a naturally occurring
peptide hormone that acts as a
targeted vasodilator with demonstrated systemic and ...
Palatin Technologies, Inc. Reports Initiation of Human Trials for the Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure
... 65 years of age and an underserved medical
condition." Atrial natriuretic
peptide (ANP) is a naturally produced peptide
hormone involved in regulation of ... of action is believed to relate to diminished affinity
for the natriuretic
peptide clearance receptor and increased resistance to
the enzyme neutral ...
UPDATE: Nile Therapeutics Announces Positive Phase 1a Results of CD-NP, a Selective NPR-B Agonist in Clinical Development for the Treatment of Heart Failure
... at the BIO Investor Forum in San
Francisco, CA. "The development of a
peptide that has natriuretic and renal effects,
with relatively little effect on ... Officer of Nile. About CD-NP CD-NP is a rationally-designed synthetic
peptide designed to
incorporate the optimal components of naturally occurring ...
Nile Therapeutics Announces Positive Phase 1a Results of CD-NP, a Selective NPR-B Agonist in Clinical Development for the Treatment of Heart Failure
... at the BIO Investor Forum in San
Francisco, CA. "The development of a
peptide that has natriuretic and renal effects,
with relatively little effect on ... Officer of Nile. About CD-NP CD-NP is a rationally-designed synthetic
peptide designed to
incorporate the optimal components of naturally occurring ...
Raptor Pharmaceuticals Provides Update of Product Programs
... BBB. From these
experiments, the team selected a lead candidate transport
peptide called
RAP-2s. In this second year, the team will continue to assess ... which describes
their efforts to develop a readily-manufactured RAP-based
peptide to act as
a delivery vehicle to the liver. Raptor authors include Sara ...
Intellect Neurosciences, Inc. to Present Data on Alzheimer's Vaccine at 13th International Congress of Immunology Conference
... Chimeric
peptide Vaccine Aims to Use Memory Imprint to Yield a Strong and ... will present new data
regarding the Company's RECALL-VAX(TM) chimeric
peptide vaccine technology
at the 13th International Congress of Immunology on ...
Neurocrine Biosciences Presents Elagolix Data
... and analgesics (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are often ineffective in controlling the symptoms of endometriosis. Likewise, while
peptide gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists such as Lupron(R) (leuprolide acetate) and Zoladex(R) (goserelin acetate) are highly effective in ...
Study Shows GSK's Novel Diabetes Treatment SYNCRIA(R) (albiglutide) Improves Glucose Control and Reduces Weight
... patients) over 16 weeks.
About Albiglutide
Albiglutide is an investigational biological, injectable form of human GLP-1 - a
peptide that acts throughout the body to help maintain normal blood sugar levels and to control appetite. Normally, GLP-1 levels rise during a meal to help ...
Lilly Announces Positive Phase II Data on Investigational Medicine for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
... -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY ) announced today new, positive Phase II study results of LY2189265, its investigational glucagon-like
peptide 1 (GLP-1) analog administered subcutaneously once-weekly for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. These data will be presented as part of the American ...
Results and Additional Analyses From Study Show That Corthera's Relaxin for Acute Heart Failure is the Strongest Predictor of Improved Longer-Term Outcomes Following Hospital Discharge When Compared to Other Variables
... of agents have been associated with renal impairment, hypotension and adverse outcomes.
About Relaxin
Relaxin is a naturally occurring
peptide hormone that acts as a systemic and renal vasodilator. Elevated levels of relaxin modulate increases in renal and cardiac function that meet the ...
Ironwood and Forest Present Additional Positive Phase 2b Study Results for Linaclotide in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation
... groups was diarrhea, and diarrhea was the most common adverse event leading to discontinuation. Linaclotide is a once daily, orally delivered
peptide that acts locally in the gut with no detectable systemic exposure at therapeutic doses. Linaclotide is an agonist of guanylate cyclase type-C, a ...
Results and Additional Analyses From Efficacy and Safety Study of Corthera's Relaxin in Acute Heart Failure to be Presented at Heart Failure Congress 2009
... study will also be presented from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CET on Monday, June 1.
About Relaxin
Relaxin is a naturally occurring
peptide hormone that acts as a systemic and renal vasodilator. Elevated levels of relaxin modulate increases in renal and cardiac function that meet the ...
Video: Data on More Than 15 Novartis Oncology Compounds at ASCO Highlight Progress Toward Targeted Therapies for Diverse Tumor Types
... attributes, octreotide has been used to treat symptoms associated with metastatic carcinoid tumors (flushing and diarrhea) and vasoactive intestinal
peptide (VIP) secreting adenomas (watery diarrhea). In addition, octreotide substantially reduces and in many cases can control growth hormone and/or ...
Lilly Advances Second Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Candidate Into Late-Stage Testing by Launching Two Global Trials
... that amyloid beta clumps together and eventually kills brain cells. Solanezumab binds specifically to soluble amyloid beta and thereby may draw the
peptide away from the brain through the blood. In short-term clinical studies, solanezumab appeared to have dose-dependent effects on amyloid beta in blood ...
Oxford BioTherapeutics and GlaxoSmithKline Form Strategic Alliance to Develop Novel Cancer Therapeutic Antibodies
... from blood and
tissue studies for a large number of diseases from 50 different human tissues
representing 60 diseases and contains over one million
peptide sequences,
mapped to approximately 15,000 genes, combined with over eight million SNPs
and haplotypes. OGAP(R) oncology contains proteomic data on ...
Ironwood Announces Linaclotide European Licensing Agreement with Almirall
... throughout the 4-week treatment period. In both studies the most common adverse event was diarrhea. Linaclotide is a once daily, orally delivered
peptide that acts locally in the gut with no detectable systemic exposure at therapeutic doses. Linaclotide is an agonist of guanylate cyclase type-C, a ...