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Folic Acid May Help Against Asthma and Allergies
in Allergies, on April 30, 2009
...ly correlated with asthma and allergies .
People with higher blood levels of folate had fewer IgE antibodies, fewer reported allergies, less wheezing and lower likelihood of asthma, researchers repor...
Antioxidant in Green Tea May Delay Onset of Type 1 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on October 27, 2008
...ormality at the molecular level in the salivary gland.
It also significantly lowered the serum autoantibodies, reducing the severity of Sjogren's syndrome-like symptoms," Dr. Hsu says. Autoa... ...gren's syndrome-like symptoms," Dr. Hsu says. Autoantibodies are antibodies the body makes against itself.
Both Sjogren's syndrome and type 1 diabetes are autoimmune diseases.
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Researchers Identify Key Allergy Gene
in Allergies, on August 29, 2008
...tain variations of the FCER1A gene decisively influence the production of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies. IgE antibodies are a particular type of antibody that is normally used to protect against p... ...E) antibodies. IgE antibodies are a particular type of antibody that is normally used to protect against parasites. In Western lifestyle countries with less contact, however, elevated IgE levels are a...
Potato Virus May Lead to Alzheimers Disease Treatment
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 25, 2008
...ted that vaccinations based on amyloid-like protein found in potato virus produced strong levels of antibodies that could attach to amyloid beta protein both in both solution and in tissue samples of ... ...ological Chemistry .
While further trials are necessary, a vaccine based using antibodies produced against the potato virus may be a promising lead to treating Alzheimer's disease.
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Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Child's Risk of Allergies and Asthma
in Allergies, on July 29, 2008
... showed that four-year olds who were exposed to tobacco smoke when they were two months old had IgE antibodies (allergy antibodies) against one or more allergens in the blood more often than their coe... ...were exposed to tobacco smoke when they were two months old had IgE antibodies (allergy antibodies) against one or more allergens in the blood more often than their coevals from non-smoking homes. The...
Smoking During Pregnancy Causes Asthma And Allergy
in Next Nine Months, on July 28, 2008
...of allergy . Four-year olds who were exposed to tobacco smoke when they were two months old had IgE antibodies (allergy antibodies) against one or more allergens in the blood more often than their coe... ...were exposed to tobacco smoke when they were two months old had IgE antibodies (allergy antibodies) against one or more allergens in the blood more often than their coevals from non-smoking homes. The...
Cooking Cancer Cells
in Nanotechbuzz, on July 18, 2008
...as Southwestern Medical Center and University of Texas Dallas are doing. They are using monoclonal antibodies to coat cancer cells with carbon nanotubes. Then, the induction of hyperthermia lea...
Tomato: Potential Carrier of Alzheimer's Vaccine?
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 9, 2008
...ato feed. Blood analyses showed a strong immune response after the booster, with the production of antibodies to the human foreign protein.
Still on initial stages, but interestingly promising line ... ...ara
Korean research has come up with the potential of tomato as carrier of an edible vaccine against Alzheimer's disease .
Kim and colleagues' aim was to develop a plant-derived vacc...
Immune Boosting Behaviors
in Latina Viva, on May 18, 2008
... Have sex. It elevates your IGA levels . IGA are antigens , which prompt the production of antibodies.
Listen to music. This gets your IGA levels up, even after you turn the tunes off.
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Quercetin and Allergies
in Allergies, on April 10, 2008
...ts.
Quercetin is able to inhibit allergy and inflammatory responses by inhibiting the release of antibodies which cause histamine to be released.
Histamine released into the tissue and blood produ...
Fermentation Reduces Soy's Allergenicity
in Allergies, on March 10, 2008
...rocess, proteins are broken down into very small pieces, pieces that can't be identified by the antibodies that produce the allergic reaction," de Mejia explained.
Read more from Medical ...
Using Chicken Antibodies for Detecting HER2 Breast Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 27, 2008
... method to detect an aggressive form of breast cancer that overproduce HER2-encoded proteins, using antibodies from chicken.
In a paper in the International Journal of Cancer, the NIST -NCI-SAI... ...the NIST -NCI-SAIC research team found that chicken immunoglobulin Y (IgY) antibody created against the HER2 protein could be tagged with quantum dots (tiny, intense and tunable sources of col...
Muscle Weakness Due To Myasthenia Gravis Can Be Stopped!
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 26, 2007
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Affecting about 120,000 Americans - Myasthenia gravis - happens when the immune system produces antibodies that attack and damage acetylcholine receptors - which are mechanisms that play a key rol...
MIlk and Egg Allergies, Harder to Outgrow
in Allergies, on December 22, 2007
...owing his food allergies? They say that if the antibody test results indicate a higher the level of antibodies, the less likely it was that a child would outgrow the allergy any time soon.
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Latex Allergies? Avoid Poinsettia Plants!
in Allergies, on December 18, 2007
...lergic to poinsettia .
This is because latex and poinsettia share several proteins. They found IgE antibodies to poinsettia in the blood samples of people with Latex Allergy . By means of speci...
Promising MRSA VAccine Targets Quorum Sensing
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 9, 2007
...when conjugated with specific proteins using well-established procedures, induces the production of antibodies by the immune system.
Next, the team isolated and studied the antibodies produced in mic... ...A new type of vaccine against resistant bacterial strains, particularly methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), is being developed.
Rather than killing bacteria, the new vac...
Fourth Antibody to Detect Type 1 Diabetes, Discovered
in Daily Diabetic, on October 17, 2007
...hy those with type 1 diabetes need external source of insulin to manage their condition.
There are antibodies in the human blood (three, previously identified) that are used as measures to detect pre...
Adding Probiotics in Diarrhea Treatment: Cheaper but as Effective
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 1, 2007
...hers investigating rotaviral diarrhoea, 'good bacteria ' (probiotics) were combined with antibodies known to cure rotaviral-caused diarrhoea, resulting in a reduced incidence of gastro-inte... ...GG probiotic strain, in combination with a lower dose than usual of antibodies, provides protection against infection that is almost as effective as a higher dose of the antibodies alone, thus making ...
ACuRay™ Acoustic Sensor for Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 21, 2007
...nto a sensor, the Georgia Tech researchers coated the zinc oxide surface with mesothelin-specific antibodies generated in the lab of Ira Pastan, M.D., at the National Cancer Institute. These molecules...
BIO Investor Forum 2007
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 7, 2007
... Chemotherapy with Targeted Therapies
Turning the Heat Up on Cancer - New Technologies to Enhance Antibodies
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Diseases - Clinical Perspective on New Treatment ...
Bee Sting Allergies from Grape Juice and Wine
in Allergies, on August 21, 2007
... of them been stung by Hymenoptera species. Yet all had positive skin tests for specific IgE antibodies (levels >0.35 kU per liter, CAP, Phadia) to Hymenoptera (Apis mellifera and vespula an...
Venom-Tainted Wine Triggers Allergies
in Celebrate Wine, on August 16, 2007
...d reduce harshness, and grape extract.
More elaborate analysis of the patients' blood revealed antibodies suggesting a recent bee or wasp sting . However, none of the patients reported bein...
Chemical in Curry Against Alzheimer's Plaques
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 19, 2007
...cine. The new approach relies on the innate immune system, which is present at birth rather than on antibodies produced by B cells, which is a later developed part of the active immune system.
Study...
Human and Animal SARS Viruses-Blocking Antibodies, Identified in Humans
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 8, 2007
... The first human antibodies that can neutralize different strains of the virus responsible for outbreaks of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) has been identified by an international researc... ...t we need to prove for any vaccine, therapeutic, antibody, or drug is that it is effective not only against the strain of SARS virus isolated from people, but also against a variety of animal strains,...
Transgenic Mushrooms as Drug Biofactories
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 25, 2007
... then be used as factories for the production of therapeutic proteins, such as vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and hormones like insulin, or commercial enzymes, such as cellulase for biofuels.
Acco...
In Focus: Alzheimer's Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 12, 2007
...ital / Weill Cornell Medical Center 's physician-scientists have identified naturally occurring antibodies in human blood that may help to defend against this form of dementia as well as other neu... ...n six years with 87 percent accuracy.
Newly Discovered Antibody May Be Body's Natural Defense Against Alzheimer's : NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center 's physi...
Engineered Protein Against Staphylococcus aureus Toxin
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 23, 2007
... illness in those treated two hours after exposure.
According to the researchers, in comparison to antibodies, this protein is about 1/10th in size and may therefore penetrate deeper into tissues wit...
Immunologic Sensor for Atrazine and Antibiotics in Food
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 19, 2007
...ptably high levels in food. these substances pose health hazards to the consumers.
[snip]Specific antibodies for atrazine have been used (in the case of pesticides) and for sulphanilamide (in the ca...
Cats Pose an Allergy Risk to Young Children
in Allergies, on May 3, 2007
...d increases the frequency of allergic sensitisation on the basis of the detection of IgE-specific Antibodies against cat allergens.
For older children, it doesn't seem to be that significant,... ...he frequency of allergic sensitisation on the basis of the detection of IgE-specific Antibodies against cat allergens.
For older children, it doesn't seem to be that significant, though, acco...
Identifying Your Allergies
in Allergies, on April 27, 2007
... Blood (RAST) test (short for radioallergosorbent test): This laboratory blood test can detect IgE antibodies to specific allergens. This test involves drawing blood, it generally costs more than ski...
Novartis Acquires Rights to Cytos' Smoking Vaccine
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 26, 2007
...ompound is set to enter Phase III trials in late 2008.
NicQb acts by inducing the body to develop antibodies - a class of blood proteins generated by the immune system - that bind specifically to nico... ...
Novartis AG has acquired worldwide exclusive rights to a novel vaccine candidate against nicotine addiction from Cytos Biotechnology AG for up to 600 million Swiss francs (US$500 million; €366...
Vaccine for Breast Cancer
in Well Woman Blog, on April 23, 2007
Self examination, mammograms, MRIs - So many ways to detect breast cancer. Now researchers are developing new methods of treatment. An article from Press TV talks about a way of preventing breast cancer:
Scientists in the US claim they have developed a breast cancer 'vaccine' which sti...
Gamma Radiation May Reduce Allergies to Shrimps
in Allergies, on February 28, 2007
...from patients with shrimp allergies, added samples of treated and untreated prawn, and measured how antibodies in the blood reacted. They found that levels of 'Pen a 1', one of the major aller...
Hormonal Imbalances and Hormone Allergies
in Allergies, on February 12, 2007
...emale patients who experienced health changes during their menstrual cycle had higher levels of IgE antibodies against progesterone and estrogen than control subjects. An increase in IgE antibodies is... ...nts who experienced health changes during their menstrual cycle had higher levels of IgE antibodies against progesterone and estrogen than control subjects. An increase in IgE antibodies is typically ...
Peptide Vaccine with Toll-Like Receptor Agonists Against Breast Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 5, 2007
... peptide vaccine against breast cancer. The vaccine includes toll-like receptor agonists as well as antibodies to blunt other aspects of the immune system that might interfere with a strong killer T c... ... In mouse trials, scientists have demonstrated the efficacy of a peptide vaccine against breast cancer. The vaccine includes toll-like receptor agonists as well as antibodies to blunt other aspects ...
Antibody Used To Prevent Type 1 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on January 16, 2007
...CD137 on the surface of a type of immune cell called T-cells. Treating NOD mice with the anti-CD137 antibodies significantly suppressed the development of diabetes, whereas most of the control mice de... ...stem that recognizes and helps fight infections and other foreign substances in the body - directed against a receptor known as CD137 on the surface of a type of immune cell called T-cells. Treating N...
Genetically Altered Skin Cells Prevent Skin Graft Infections
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 8, 2007
... at the time of grafting, they aren't immediately exposed to circulating antibiotic drugs or antibodies from the body's immune system to fight off infection."
This technique reduces a...
Fever While Breastfeeding
in The Parenting Weblog, on January 5, 2007
...dy works. Instead of passing on my illness to my son via breastfeeding, I am instead giving him the antibodies present in my milk.
For more breastfeeding concerns, head over to Breastfeeding 1-2-3 ....
Lab-on-a-Chip Detects Pneumonia Bacteria in Hours
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 27, 2006
...sion of the chip -- and are made to stick to a bacteria-friendly surface using an electric current. Antibodies then flow in. The antibodies bind specifically to certain strains of bacteria, and mark t...
EliA™ CCP: New Diagnostic Test that Detects Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in Early Stages, Received USFDA Clearance
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 29, 2006
... first and only fully automated assay for the measurement of cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibodies --a highly specific indicator for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that is found in the blood.
Ch...
Nanofiber-reinforced napkin detects toxins
in Nanotechbuzz, on September 12, 2006
...t Cornell University have developed a nanofiber-reinforced, biodegradable absorbent wipe containing antibodies to numerous biohazards and chemicals. The wipe would signal toxicity by changing color or...
More than 400 Biotechnology Drugs and Vaccines Under Trials
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 16, 2006
...to treat cardiovascular diseases
The report also highlights biotech drugs such as:
monoclonal antibodies targeting asthma, lupus and various types of cancer
vaccines designed against AIDS and ... ...as:
monoclonal antibodies targeting asthma, lupus and various types of cancer
vaccines designed against AIDS and cancer
antisense products as potential treatments for cancer and heart disease
...
CD23: Protein Explaining the Food Allergy Mechanism
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 31, 2006
... in the stool was established by the researchers which were demonstrated by the availability of IgE antibodies to interact with CD23 on the outside surface of the gastrointestinal wall.
"We be...
Monoclonal Antibodies Against Cancer From Genetically Engineered Tobacco
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 17, 2006
... Scientists from the Thomas Jefferson University have successfully produced monoclonal antibodies against breast and colorectal cancer in tobacco plants. A gene coding for the an antibody ... ... Scientists from the Thomas Jefferson University have successfully produced monoclonal antibodies against breast and colorectal cancer in tobacco plants. A gene coding for the an antibody aga...
Novel Gene Therapy Potential Cure of Hemophilia A
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 13, 2006
...d enables normal cessation of bleeding.
But some 30% of these patients receiving infusion develop antibodies to FVIII thereby selectively inactivating its clotting properties and refusing its therap...
Are we too clean for our own good?
in Allergies, on June 23, 2006
...y everyday microbes.
Researchers have found that wild rodents tend to have higher levels of two antibodies that were found to trigger allergic reactions in laboratory animals. But in the wild rats...
Novel Peptide for Imaging and Drug Delivery Tool for Lymphoid Cancers
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 15, 2006
...Scientists have developed a peptide that, like monoclonal antibodies, can bind to the surface of leukemia and lymphoma cells. Unlike monoclonal antibodies, however, they are
(1) smaller, and c...
Origen To Produce Therapeutics in Genetically Engineered Chickens
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 9, 2006
...rigen Therapeutics have been developing genetically modified chickens to manufacture human antibodies and other proteins.
"We now have a technology to genetically modify chickens in a ...
Vaccine Against Dental Cavities
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 29, 2006
...se vaccines are better-targeted to stimulate nasal-associated lymphoid tissues, which can result in antibodies in saliva or other mucosal areas and, they are easier to administer to young children.
T... ...and, they are easier to administer to young children.
The advances on the development of a vaccine against caries is described in the Forsyth Institute News and discussed in full in " The scie...
Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay (ELISA): 35 Years After
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 22, 2006
Thirty five years ago, the ELISA test was discovered by two Swedish scientists, Eva Engvall and Peter Perlman. The Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay ( ELISA for short) is a powerful biochemical tool commonly used in clinical diagnostics today. Using the principle of antigen-antibody interactio...
Stop Histamine Action, Stop Allergy
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 15, 2006
... Allergens stimulate the release of antibodies that attach themselves to mast cells causing these cells to release histamine, causing allergy symptoms like itching of the nose, skin and eyes, snee...
Merck Acquires GlycoFi and Abmaxis for $480 Million
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 10, 2006
... Abmaxis , on the other hand, is a private biopharmaceutical company which optimizes and humanizes antibodies for human therapeutics and diagnostics.
The acquisitions costed Merck a sum of $400 mil...
IgG ELISA Food Intolerance Test Kit
in Allergies, on May 5, 2006
...ne and Internet support at no additional cost!"
"For Celiac Disease, our kit detects the antibodies associated with CD and gluten intolerance by displaying results within 10 minutes of coll... ...e absorbent pad safely preserves the specimen until it reaches the laboratory, which is then tested against 96 foods. In addition to the results and a 48-page support program we produce for the patien...
Blood Test For Diagnosing Coeliac Disease
in Allergies, on April 22, 2006
... A pinprick of blood is taken from the fingertip to test for tissue transglutaminase and endomysial antibodies. An increased level of antibodies correlates well with the incidence of celiac disease ...
Can A Drug Cocktail Reverse Type 1 Diabetes?
in Daily Diabetic, on April 21, 2006
...a miracle cure, or do we need to be cautious? Would you sign up for the trial?
(Photo: Monoclonal antibodies)...
MTB ICT (Strip) Format: A Faster Diagnostic Test For Tuberculosis
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 19, 2006
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How does the diagnostic test work?
Rabbits are infected with a dead TB virus. The rabbits produce antibodies to fight the virus, and a small amount of serum is taken from the rabbits. The antibodies...
Nanogen Inc. Granted Two New Patents on Proteomics and Diagnostics
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 18, 2006
...el wherein the AD autoantibody to human glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) can be targeted with antibodies for removal from serum. The GFAP autoantibody has been demonstrated to bring on the destr...
DNA Gene Vaccine against Alzheimer's disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 5, 2006
...chers found that by pressure-injecting the gene responsible for producing amyloid-beta 42 can cause antibodies to produce, thereby greatly reducing the protein build up in the brain thus preventing Al... ...enter researchers found in an animal study that doses of DNA-gene-coated gold particles can protect against a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). That specific protein is called amy...
Mirus Bio Offers Novel Technique to Produce Top Quality Antibodies, Faster and Cheaper
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 16, 2006
... A genetic immunization technique for making high-quality antibodies faster and cheaper than by conventional methods has been developed by scientists at Mirus Bio Corporation .
The process was de...
Portable Gadgets For Food Safety
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 23, 2006
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The device is a fluorescent optical biosensor that measures the reaction of a probe coated with antibodies when it comes into contact with antibiotics present in milk or other dairy products ...
University Officials Say: Burden of STDs Rests On Female Students
in The Universities Weblog, on February 21, 2006
...m considering 75 percent of the population has been exposed to HPV. We know that by the presence of antibodies or presence of the virus itself." Gall has been researching the STD since 1977.
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First Rapid Blood Test for Kala-Azar Disease, Launched In India
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 16, 2006
...ing a protein made by the parasite. When a blood sample from an infected person touches the paper, antibodies made by their immune system attach to the protein, making the dot change colour.
Sarman...
Nano-wires, nano-scaffolding, and the uses of DNA
in Nanotechbuzz, on January 16, 2006
... Medical College and the University of Delaware are using carbon nanotubes coated with monoclonal antibodies to create guided protein missiles to detect cancer cells. Their technique, according to B...
West Nile Virus Vaccine Enters Phase II Clinical Trials
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 20, 2005
...he high-dose group and 100% in the low-dose group developed high titres of West Nile-neutralising antibodies 28 days after vaccination.
In the meantime, protect yourself from the West Nile by avoi... ...r company has yet: Phase II clinical trial for ChimeriVaxÖWest Nile , its investigational vaccine against the West Nile Virus.
While most infections with the West Nile Virus exhibit mild symptoms,...
Nicotine Vaccine NicVax Show Favorable Clinical Trial Results
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 29, 2005
...ding to lead author of the study, Dorothy Hatsukami, Ph.D.,
"The vaccine works by producing antibodies that specifically bind to nicotine and thereby prevent much of the nicotine from ent...
Novel Antimalarial Drug and Vaccine Candidates
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 28, 2005
...om regions fully conserved among various strains and containing B cell epitopes targeted by human antibodies (from malaria-immune adults) that are able to mediate a monocyte-dependent parasite ...
Genetically Modified Peas Cause Allergic Response
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 22, 2005
...SIRO tested the modified field pea by feeding it to laboratory mice they found the mice developed antibodies specific to the protein built by the newly inserted gene. When the mice were later e...
Novel Anti-freeze Proteins From Snow Fleas
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 25, 2005
...they will be cleared from a person's system very quickly, reducing the possibility of harmful antibodies forming."
Researchers also see other potential use of this novel protein:
As...
Avian Flu: Generic Versions of Tamiflu and DNA-Based Vaccines
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 24, 2005
...s where the DNA would get expressed to make antigen that the body's immune system would make ( antibodies ) against.
Walter Derzko at Smart Economy also proposes a theory of producing an ... ...ould get expressed to make antigen that the body's immune system would make ( antibodies ) against.
Walter Derzko at Smart Economy also proposes a theory of producing an anti-flu vaccine ...