UC San Diego researchers target tumors with tiny 'nanoworms'
...abling physicians to make their diagnosis of cancer at earlier stages of development. In addition to the polymer coating, which is derived from the biopolymer dextran, the scientists coated their nanoworms with a tumor-specific targeting molecule, a peptide called F3, developed in the laboratory of Erkki Ruo...Researchers Create Protective Sac for Growing Stem Cells
... amphiphile, synthetic molecules developed by Stupp seven years ago that are essential in his work on regenerative medicine. The other molecule is the biopolymer hyaluronic acid, readily found in the human body in places such as joints and cartilage. More information The U.S. National Institutes of Hea...ISTO Technologies, Inc. Appoints Blake Miles as Vice President of Sales
...resents a new class of synthetic biomaterial scaffold designed to optimize structural and biological properties to support bone cell growth. InQu is a biopolymer composite of hyaluronic acid which is entangled within the three-dimensional backbone created by synthetic polyester. Hyaluronic acid, a ubiquitous co...Black and White in ‘Shades of Grey
...copolymers. The type of melanin differs according to the proportion and banding pattern of these smaller molecular components. Melanin is a conductive biopolymer and a neuropeptide that generates an influence on the neural activity and permits the conduction of light, heat, radiation and kinetic energy. ...MIT Creates 3-D Scaffold for Growing Stem Cells
...ment, it also contains growth factors and unknown proteins that limit its desirability for experiments requiring precise conditions. "Synthetic biopolymer microfiber scaffolds have been studied for more than 30 years to mimic a living 3D microenvironment, but concerns exist about their degradation produc...A New Bioactive Cement For Facial Reconstruction the future
...se natural polymer beads gradually dissolve when exposed to the body's fluids, forming a scaffold that is filled by the bone cells. Adding chitosan, a biopolymer extracted from crustacean shells, strengthens the cement, which is made of calcium phosphate material. The implant is further reinforced to about the ...Researchers discover mechanism behind protein folding
... Professor Ted Laurence, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are studying the biopolymer structural dynamics of proteins to understand the mechanism of protein folding. The new theory on protein folding unfolds the mystery of // how a prot...DSM Obtains Exclusive World-Wide License for Innovative Drug Delivery Technology
...dent of DSM Biomedical. "The license with DSM is an ideal strategic fit which will accelerate the efforts of MediVas to commercialize our novel biopolymer technology. DSM's extensive materials expertise and broad industrial capabilities provide MediVas with a valuable partner in advancing our respective...Positive Final Data from HyCAMP Phase II Trial in Metastatic Colorectal
...'s acquisition of Melbourne-based oncology company Meditech Research Ltd in 2006. This clinical study was financially supported in part by NovoZymes biopolymer A/S. CONTACT: Dr Pete Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Alchemia Limited,+61-7-3340-0200 Terms and conditions of use apply Copyright © 2007...Chito-Seal Topical Hemostasis Pad
Description:...The Pad is coated with Abbotts proprietary chitosan gel, a powerful hemostatic agent. Chitosan gel is twice as chemically active as chitin, the marine biopolymer from which it is derived. When placed over the puncture site, it becomes a powerful cell binding agent consisting of positively charged chitoscan mol...NIH funds work at WPI on regenerating heart tissue and preventing urinary tract infections
...ate professor of biomedical engineering, and Marsha Rolle, PhD, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, Gaudette developed a system for seeding biopolymer microthreads with hMSCs, then stitching those threads directly into a damaged heart. The technique significantly improves the ability to place the hMS...Tufts to develop morphing 'chemical robots'
...tors, the next stage of the project will use novel soft bionic composites that will be biocompatible and biodegradable. "Use of all-biodegradable biopolymer systems will allow use of the robots in a broad range of environmental applications, as well as medical scenarios, without requiring retrieval after c...Natural polyester makes new sutures stronger, safer
...esearch, patients who get stitches may never need to have them removed. A biopolymer suture cleared last month by the FDA is made of materials that the human bo... large quantities of the strong, flexible polymer. The FDA cleared the biopolymer sutures on Feb. 8, and Williams said Tepha plans to start marketing them so...MIT creates 3-D scaffold for growing stem cells
...onment, it also contains growth factors and unknown proteins that limit its desirability for experiments requiring precise conditions. "Synthetic biopolymer microfiber scaffolds have been studied for more than 30 years to mimic a living 3D microenvironment, but concerns exist about their degradation produc...Blood-compatible nanoscale materials possible using heparin
...d online in the journals Langmuir ("Blood Compatible Nanotubes � Nano-based Neoproteoglycans," Mar. 11, 2006) and Biomacromolecules ("Preparation of biopolymer Fibers by Electrospinning from Room Temperature Ionic Liquids," Jan. 26, 2006). Provisional patents have been filed by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institut...Bioactive cement scaffold may improve bone grafts
... creating a scaffold that is filled by the now released bone cells. The cement, a calcium phosphate material, is strengthened by adding chitosan, a biopolymer extracted from crustacean shells. The implant is further reinforced to about the same strength as spongy natural bone by covering it with several laye...New molecule may aid in production of biofuels and fungi-resistant plants
... study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, scientists report on the discovery of a new molecule that is essential for degradation of the biopolymer chitin. This new molecule could eventually aid in the engineering of fungi-resistant plants and could also lead to the discovery of similar molecules ...Symphony Medical Changes Name to CardioPolymers, Inc.
...Inc., a development-stage company focused on novel biopolymer implant therapies to treat cardiac abnormalities, ...ly. The procedure involves injecting a proprietary biopolymer directly into strategic locations of the heart's left ventricle wall. As it is injected, the biopolymer thickens and forms firm, gel-like structures that ...EcoSphere(R) Biolatex(TM) Secures Funding from Granholm and Invest Michigan!
...ean technologies because they provide biobased products derived from renewable resources that have a positive impact on the environment. The company's biopolymer nanoparticle technology platform provides EcoSphere biolatex products as replacements for petroleum-based paper and paperboard coating binders such as...Nano-Velcro Sticks With Venture Capitalists
...nity here," says Jim Chung, director of Mtech's VentureAccelerator Program. Dowling and Raghavan create nano-velcro by attaching fatty grafts to the biopolymer chitosan, which is derived from the shells of crustaceans such as crabs and shrimp. The fatty grafts gently hook onto blood or soft tissue, similar to...BioInnovation Institute in Akron Launched
...itute Individually, each of the founding institutions is a leader in its respective areas of expertise. Together, they represent: * Leading U.S. biopolymer program * Highly-regarded academic and clinical orthopedic programs with nationally ranked residencies * Millions of dollars invested annually in...Self-assembled materials form mini stem cell lab
...thetic molecules that Stupp first developed seven years ago, which have been essential in his work on regenerative medicine. The other molecule is the biopolymer hyaluronic acid (HA), which is readily found in the human body, in places like joints and cartilage. Stupp recently had started a new research project...