Scripps scientists find calcium channel blockers help normalize lysosomal storage disease cells
... drugs worked by reprogramming the innate protein homeostasis machinery of the cell to repair the mutant ... calcium channel blockers restore partial enzyme homeostasis in cell lines derived from patients suffering ... also partially restored lysosomal enzyme homeostasis in cell lines derived from patients suffering ...Arete Therapeutics Presents Positive Clinical and Preclinical Data for AR9281
... Inhibitor of Soluble Epoxide Hydrolase, AR9281, Improves Glucose homeostasis in Diet-Induced Obese Mice" (Wong, K, Zhang, L-N, Vincelette, J, ... obese individuals to diabetes. -- "Improvement of Glucose homeostasis by AR9281, a Novel Inhibitor of Soluble Epoxide Hydrolase, in ...Scientists Create Mice Resistant to Obesity
... people. They also shed light on the brain circuitry that controls energy homeostasis -- the balance between how much energy (i.e., food) an animal takes in and ... According to lead study author Qingchun Tong, most research into energy homeostasis has involved what scientists call genetically encoded neuropeptides, ...Study aims to induce recovery from ankylosing spondylitis
... different species of pathogenic bacteria has been implicated in dozens of chronic disease states. ARF has discovered how to restore nuclear receptor homeostasis so that the body's own immune system can fight these pathogenic bacteria. The East-West partnership, which will eventually include subjects ...Six Scientists Receive Awards for Contributions to Alzheimer's Disease Research
... winner of the 2009 Best Paper in Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Award for his article entitled Ab Plaques Lead to Aberrant Regulation of Calcium homeostasis In Vivo Resulting in Structural and Functional Disruption of Neuronal Networks. Dr. Backsai will receive $5,000. Jennifer Whitwell, PhD, ...6 scientists receive awards for contributions to Alzheimer's disease research
... winner of the 2009 Best Paper in Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Award for his article entitled Ab Plaques Lead to Aberrant Regulation of Calcium homeostasis In Vivo Resulting in Structural and Functional Disruption of Neuronal Networks. Dr. Backsai will receive $5,000. Jennifer Whitwell, PhD, of the ...Study further expands understanding of leptin's role in brain neurocircuitry
... of novel anti-diabetic drug targets." First identified in 1994 as an appetite and weight-regulation hormone, leptin plays a key role in energy homeostasis through its effects on the central nervous system. Over the years, investigators have pinpointed a region of the brain's hypothalamus known as the ...AGA Institute presents cutting-edge research during DDW
... members. S. Ohashi et al. (8:22 a.m.) Microbial-innate Immune Interactions at the Epithelial Cell Interface. D. Polk (8:39 a.m.) Changes in Mucosal homeostasis Leading to Hypersensitivity to Mucosal Injury in NHE3 Knockout Mice. D. Laubitz et al. (9:04 a.m.) Colitis-associated variant of TLR2 causes ...Overweight Siblings of Children With Type 2 Diabetes Likely to Have Abnormal Blood Sugar Levels
... or type 2 diabetes) than other overweight children. However, investigators found no significant differences in insulin resistance, as measured by the homeostasis model assessment. Type 2 diabetes is caused by a combination of both genetic and environmental factors. Known risks include obesity, ...Nature Publication Reports on Key Role of Bile Acids in Glucose Metabolism and Insulin Signaling
... role of bile acid signaling via the nuclear hormone receptor FXR and the G protein-coupled receptor TGR5. These receptors are key mediators of energy homeostasis and are involved in maintaining integral functions of the liver, intestine and kidney, organs exposed to bile acid flux. The company's ...Radius Completes Enrollment of Phase II Clinical Trial of BA058 for Osteoporosis
... protein) is a critical peptide for promoting new bone formation, with a role distinct from PTH (parathyroid hormone), which regulates calcium homeostasis and bone resorption. BA058 is an analog of hPTHrP that is designed to build bone without inducing hypercalcemia or significant resorption. In ...Iron is involved in prion disease-associated neuronal demise
... Imbalance of iron homeostasis is a common feature of prion disease-affected ... in diseased brains. The imbalance of brain iron homeostasis worsens with disease progression, and is not an ... strategies targeted at restoring brain iron homeostasis in prion disorders. ...Scripps Research scientists observe human neurodegenerative disorder in fruit flies
... disease. This suggests that Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is related to some fundamental and unknown function the protein plays in the development and homeostasis of the nervous system. Because the unknown function is common to both humans and flies, it probably evolved hundreds of millions of years ago before ...Drinking 100 percent fruit juice is associated with lower risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome
... non-consumers, 100% juice consumers had lower mean Body Mass Index (BMI), smaller waist circumference and lower insulin resistance (as estimated by homeostasis model assessment, HOMA). The researchers noted an inverse association between level of juice intake (oz/day) and these parameters. Based on the ...ASBMB Annual Meeting to feature talks on the biochemistry of aging
... evidence that efforts in humans just might work. The Role of Insulin-like Signaling for the Central and Peripheral Regulation of Nutrient homeostasis and Life Span Morris White, Children's Hospital Boston, MA (Tue, April 21 3:30 PM - 5:50 PM, Room: 356) White will discuss some of his group's ...Penn biologists discover how 'silent' mutations influence protein production
... genes, provides an explanation for how a cell "knows" how much of each protein to make, providing just the right amount of protein to maintain homeostasis yet not too much to cause cell toxicity. In the study, Penn biologists analyzed how protein levels are governed by synonymous, or silent, ...DREAM: 1 gene regulates pain, learning and memory
... rather than the culprit for the disease. And Calcium regulation is also responsible for tuning the activity of the DREAM-gene. Calcium homeostasis may thus be the link between pain perception, learning and memory. This is supported by observations of patients suffering from chronic pain: very ...Tips from the American Journal of Pathology
... another FPR family member, FPR-2. The data by Gastardelo et al "provide in vivo evidence that endogenous annexin A1 is an essential mediator for homeostasis during the inflammatory process." They go on to propose "that these experimental findings may impact the development of novel therapeutics based on ...Scripps research team sheds light on immune system suppression
... may well be caused by viruses that persist without destroying the differentiated cells they infect, alter their functions, and by this means alter homeostasis and cause disease," says Oldstone. "Examples would be viruses that persistently infect neurons and cause problems in learning and behavior, viruses ...From Canada to the Caribbean: Tree leaves control their own temperature, Penn study reveals
... most likely occurs when leaf temperatures are about 21C, with latitude or average growing-season temperature playing little, if any, role. This homeostasis of leaf temperature means that in colder climates leaf temperatures are elevated and in warmer climates tree leaves cool to reach optimal conditions ...Biologists at UC San Diego identify key protein in cell's 'self-eating' function
... about 40 years ago, but has recently become a topic of great interest in cell biology because it is linked to cell growth, development aging and homeostasis -- helping cells to maintain a balance among synthesis, degradation and recycling. The UC San Diego researchers report in their paper that they ...New Insights into the Mechanism of Action of Antipsychotic Drugs
... and regulation of fatty acids and cholesterol supports a key role of lipid homeostasis in schizophrenia" (1). This publication highlights the discovery of a ... and regulation of fatty acids and cholesterol supports a key role of lipid homeostasis in schizophrenia." Schizophr Res. 2009 Mar; 108(1-3):134-42. ...Scripps Research Institute Highlights Groundbreaking Work of aTyr Pharma Scientific Co-Founder
... hidden in the synthetases have a role in normal human physiology. Identification of these novel cell signaling proteins that can be used to restore homeostasis in patients with inflammatory, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases is the discovery engine for aTyr Pharma's product development program and we are ...Nuvelo Announces Positive Results from Phase 1 Clinical Trial of NU206 in Healthy Volunteers
... secreted protein that acts as a key regulator of the Wnt pathway, the critical pathway that stimulates cell growth and differentiation during homeostasis and pathogenesis in specific tissues including the GI epithelium and bone. Preclinical studies suggest it can promote growth and repair in animal ...Metabolex Announces Positive Results From Phase 1a Clinical Trial of MBX-2982
... secretion. In addition, MBX-2982 stimulates release of the incretin GLP-1 from the gut. This dual action is unique and may offer improved glucose homeostasis over existing diabetes therapies, with potential for weight loss and improved islet health. The Phase 1a study was a randomized, ...Nuvelo Initiates Phase 1 Clinical Trial of NU206 in Healthy Volunteers
... secreted protein that acts as a key regulator of the Wnt pathway, the critical pathway that stimulates cell growth and differentiation during homeostasis and pathogenesis in specific tissues including the GI epithelium and bone. Preclinical studies suggest it can promote growth and repair in animal ...Lorus Therapeutics presents new findings for the anticancer drugs LOR-253 and LOR-2040
... presentation titled, "Preclinical development of LOR-253, a novel anticancer drug candidate that functions by modulating intracellular labile zinc homeostasis leading to cell cycle arrest," will be presented on April 16, 2008. In this presentation, Lorus provided data on the preclinical development of ...Millennium Over-Delivers on 2007 Goals and Financial Guidance
... to treat ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease and is on track to enter pivotal trials in late 2008/early 2009. -- Protein homeostasis oncology program -- MLN4924 (novel Nedd8-activating enzyme inhibitor) -- An investigational new drug (IND) application for MLN4924 was ...Recombinant Human Renin - Crystallographic Grade
... human renin and native human renin from human kidney. Human Renin is an important enzyme in the regulation of blood pressure and electrolyte homeostasis and therefore is of great clinical importance. Kinetic and mechanistic functions of human renin are of importance for the development of hypertension ...