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 sufferi...Six Scientists Receive Awards for Contributions to Alzheimer's Disease Research
...he 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...6 scientists receive awards for contributions to Alzheimer's disease research
...the 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 Ma...Arete Therapeutics Presents Positive Clinical and Preclinical Data for AR9281
...vel Inhibitor of Soluble Epoxide Hydrolase, AR9281, Improves Glucose homeostasis in Diet-Induced Obese Mice" (Wong, K, Zhang, L-N, Vincelette, J, Che...predisposing obese individuals to diabetes. -- "Improvement of Glucose homeostasis by AR9281, a Novel Inhibitor of Soluble Epoxide Hydrolase, in Diet-I...Study further expands understanding of leptin's role in brain neurocircuitry
...tion 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 arc...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 impaired...Sodium channel blocker shows promise as a potential treatment for cystic fibrosis
...interfering with normal respiration. One of the mechanisms causing airways to not clear mucous correctly in these patients involves the body's natural homeostasis of sodium which, when absorbed too quickly from the surface of the airway, causes moisture to become absorbed too quickly. "Cystic fibrosis patients...Beating a Global Killer: HIV/AIDS
... IPF, like other natural autoantibody based fractionated proteins, has an affinity to pathogenic binding and simultaneously produces effects of immune homeostasis in the presence of replacativly competent HIV. IPF has shown significant antiretroviral activity via immune stimulatory pathways in vitro, notably he...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, decrease...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 chemocentric di...Radius Completes Enrollment of Phase II Clinical Trial of BA058 for Osteoporosis
...-related 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 preclini...Metal homeostasis research in plants will lead to nutrient-rich food and higher yielding crops
Deficiencies of micronutrients such as Iron and Zinc commonly limit plant growth and crop yields. Dartmouth Professor Mary Lou Guerinot is conducting research to better understand the mechanisms of micronutrient uptake, distribution and regulation. Guerinot's findings are making it feasible to...Scripps Research scientists observe human neurodegenerative disorder in fruit flies
...n 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 t...Drinking 100 percent fruit juice is associated with lower risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome
...to 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 an...ASBMB Annual Meeting to feature talks on the biochemistry of aging
...roviding 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
...glowing 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, mutations...Iron is involved in prion disease-associated neuronal demise
... Imbalance of iron homeostasis is a common feature of prion disease-affected huma...n in diseased brains. The imbalance of brain iron homeostasis worsens with disease progression, and is not an ou...peutic strategies targeted at restoring brain iron homeostasis in prion disorders. ...DREAM: 1 gene regulates pain, learning and memory
...-imbalance 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 oft...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 th...Scripps research team sheds light on immune system suppression
...ne, 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 th...From Canada to the Caribbean: Tree leaves control their own temperature, Penn study reveals
...tudy, 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 f...Scripps Research Institute Highlights Groundbreaking Work of aTyr Pharma Scientific Co-Founder
...s 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 ...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. About...Nuvelo Announces Positive Results from Phase 1 Clinical Trial of NU206 in Healthy Volunteers
...mbinant, 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 mode...Metabolex Announces Positive Results From Phase 1a Clinical Trial of MBX-2982
...ulin 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, placebo-controlled,...Nuvelo Initiates Phase 1 Clinical Trial of NU206 in Healthy Volunteers
...mbinant, 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 mode...Lorus Therapeutics presents new findings for the anticancer drugs LOR-253 and LOR-2040
...rst 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 LOR-...Millennium Over-Delivers on 2007 Goals and Financial Guidance
...eloped 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
...ombinant 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 ...