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Novel Antifungal Protein from Pumpkin Rinds
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 30, 2009
... © Tambako the Jaguar Scientists have identified antimicrobial proteins from pumpkin rinds that can inhibit the growth of microbes, including Candida albicans which causes vaginal yeast inf...
Nanotech Products Cross Millennial Threshold
in Nanotechbuzz, on August 25, 2009
...ot; according to the organization. "More products are based on nanoscale silver - used for its antimicrobial properties - than any other nanomaterial; 259 products (26 percent of the inventory) u...
Victoza® (liraglutide) Received EU Marketing Authorization
in Daily Diabetic, on July 6, 2009
...received narketing authorization by the EU.
Victoza is the first once-daily human glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog developed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and is now authorized in all ...
Diabetes Drug Januvia May Trigger Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer
in Daily Diabetic, on April 30, 2009
...a member of a new class of drugs that enhance the actions of the gut hormone known as glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), which has been shown to be effective in lowering blood sugar in people with type ...
Stem Cell Transplantation Benefits Type 1 Diabetics
in Daily Diabetic, on April 14, 2009
...tion and function and chronic complications of type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM), and the higher the C-peptide levels (a byproduct of insulin production, made up of amino acids), the lower the incidence o...
Cinnamon May Improve Blood Sugar Levels
in Daily Diabetic, on February 21, 2009
...sulin levels, the hormone responsible for controlling blood sugar levels, and increased levels of a peptide reported to work by delaying the emptying of the stomach (gastric emptying).
Despite the in...
Hydramycin: New Antibiotic Compound from Hydra
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 20, 2009
... A new antimicrobial compound has been isolated from the freshwater animal Hydra . The compound, called hydramacin-1, shares virtually no similarity with any other known antibacterial proteins e...
Hops Extract Lupulone as Antibiotic in Poultry
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 8, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 4090990 Researchers have found that hops extracts have antimicrobial compounds such as lupulone that may be used to to control levels of the pathogenic bac...
Bacteria on Vetiver Roots Influence Properties of Essential Oils
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 31, 2008
...ular structure of the oil , thus influencing its flavours and properties: termicidal, insecticidal, antimicrobial and antioxidant. These bacterial populations include alpha-, beta- and gamma- proteoba...
Stress During Childhood Linked to Increased Allergy Risks
in Allergies, on September 2, 2008
...rgies.
Blood samples from 234 children showed increased blood concentrations of the stress-related peptide VIP (vasoactive intestinal polypeptide) as well as an increased concentration of immune mark...
Fighting Cancer with Magnetic Nanoparticles
in Nanotechbuzz, on July 21, 2008
...mbination of the two. The researchers at Georgia Tech are also working with other groups to see how peptide-directed gold nanoparticles and nanohydrogels might also be used to combat cancer. Source: ...
Diet and Type 2 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on July 15, 2008
...o significant reductions in many diabetes related factors, such as insulin resistance, fasting C-peptide , fasting proinsulin, fasting blood glucose, fasting triglycerides, and fasting cholester...
FDA Warning: Fluoroquinolone Antimicrobial Drugs Increase Risk of Tendinitis and Tendon Rupture
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 9, 2008
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The FDA is requiring a Boxed Warning in the product labeling of fluoroquinolone antimicrobial drugs concerning the increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture.
Fluoroquinolones ...
Ceftobiprole Effective Against MRSA and VRSA
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 4, 2008
...tibiotic vancomycin (VRSA).
The research, to be published in the August 2008 issue of the journal Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy and available online now, looked at how well Ceftobiprole work...
Cancer Detecting Nanoparticles
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 30, 2008
... Scientists have designed peptide-coated iron oxide nanoparticles that can seek out tumor cells and make detection using magnetic resonance imaging possible.
The team created peptide-coated iron...
Secretions of South American Frog: New Hope for Diabetes Treatment?
in Daily Diabetic, on March 6, 2008
... vital hormone which is deficient in diabetes sufferers.
Scientists made an artificial copy of the peptide, or protein building block, and showed that it could be used to boost insulin production ...
(Pro3)GIP Injections May reverse Obesity and Diabetes
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 7, 2008
... Scientists have identified a gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) receptor antagonist called (Pro3)GIP , which has been demonstrated in an animal model to be capable of promoting weight loss, imp...
Hormone Blocker Found May Prevent Obesity and Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on January 4, 2008
...The hormone called gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) receptor blockade has been found capable of promoting weight loss, improving insulin resistance and reversing diabetes in an animal model.
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Peptide Drug Aimed at Two Bioterror Agents
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 21, 2007
... a drug candidate against potential bioterror agents, Hendra and Nipah viruses. The compound is a peptide (protein) related to a parainfluenza virus that appeared to block "pseudo" He...
Progression of Parkinson's Disease May Be Prevented by Peptide Therapy
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 25, 2007
...A peptide that can reverse the biochemical, cellular and anatomical changes that occur in the brains of mice with Parkinson's disease (PD) has been successfully used in preventing the dis...
Peptide Therapeutics Symposium
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 5, 2007
... What : San Diego's 2nd Annual peptide Therapeutics Symposium
When : November 10, 2007
Where : The Hilton, La Jolla Torrey Pines, CA
Internationally acclaimed speakers from will prov...
Diabetes Drug Diamyd™ Passed Phase II of Type 1 Diabetes Trial
in Daily Diabetic, on October 30, 2007
...ived Diamyd™ produced approximately twice as much meal stimulated insulin (as measured by C-peptide ) 15 months after the first treatment as compared to the placebo group (p ~ 0.01). Preserving ...
Tuberculosis Drug Candidate SQ109 Granted Orphan Drug Status
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 30, 2007
...istration and the European Medicines Agency has granted "orphan drug" status to SQ109, an antimicrobial agent against drug-resistant tuberculosis jointly developed by the National Institute ...
Novel D-Peptides More Potent Against HIV
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 11, 2007
... Scientists at the University of Utah have developed new peptides that appear to be significantly more effective at blocking HIV's entry into cells than other drugs in their class.
"Our ...
Nanoemulsion Against Onychomycosis
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 25, 2007
...hout beign systemically absorbed.
NB-002 is a topical oil-in-water nanoemulsion combined with an antimicrobial agent commonly used in oral products to treat Gingivitis and other conditions o...
Exenatide, Better than Insulin Glargine
in Daily Diabetic, on September 22, 2007
...owed significant improvements in beta-cell function as measured by arginine and glucose induced C-peptide (a peptide associated with insulin production) secretion during a glucose clamp procedu...
The Gut has Glucose Receptors Too
in Daily Diabetic, on September 4, 2007
...transporter 1 and Gut-expressed gustducin and taste receptors regulate secretion of glucagon-like peptide-1 .]...
Antimicrobial Biopolymer for Food Preservation
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 29, 2007
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Scientists have developed a biodegradable polymer with food-sourced antimicrobial agents, designed to prevent the formation of bacterial biofilms on food surfaces and packaging. The natural antimic...
Pepfactant® Switchable Peptide Surfactant
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 22, 2007
...ensland)
Researchers have developed Pepfactant® , a biological detergent or surfactant made from peptides which can be "switched on" or "switched off" depending on its intended a...
Anti-Diabetes Drug Candidate Liraglutide Improves Glucose Control and Lowers Body Weight
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 21, 2007
... Liraglutide is a once-daily human analogue of the naturally occurring hormone glucagon -Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1), and works by stimulating the release of insulin only when glucose levels become t...
Rheuma und Arthritis, Gelenkentzuendung: neuer Test, Diagnose beim Hausarzt einfacher
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on 10.07.07
...ibt einen sehr speziellen "Marker": Antikörper gegen CCP (sog. zyklische citrullierte Peptide). In dem Labortest, der von den gesetzlichen Kassen bezahlt wird, werden beide Marker bestimmt: ...
BYETTA® Can Sustain Blood Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetics
in Daily Diabetic, on July 2, 2007
...es. BYETTA® exhibits many of the same effects as the human incretin hormone glucagon like peptide-1 (GLP-1). GLP-1 improves blood sugar after food intake through multiple effects that work in c...
Natürlicher HIV-Hemmstoff entdeckt: neue Klasse von AIDS-Medikamenten ?
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on 27.06.07
...rt. Weiterhin fanden sie, dass einige wenige Aminosäureaustausche in der Sequenz dieses Peptides, als VIRIP (VIRus-Inhibitorisches-Peptid) bezeichnet, die Wirksamkeit gegen HIV-1 um etwa das 100-fache...
Liraglutide: Novo Nordisk Diabetes Drug, Better Than Insulin Therapy?
in Daily Diabetic, on June 21, 2007
...ulin glargine.
A once-daily human analogue of the naturally occurring hormone glucagon -Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1), liraglutide works by stimulating the release of insulin only when glucose level...
How Gastric Bypass Surgery Gets Rid of Diabetes: Welsh Medics Will Take a Look
in Daily Diabetic, on June 4, 2007
...ogether with Dr Jeffrey Stephens are focusing attention on a protein known as glucagon Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1) - a protein produced in the small intestine.
Find more details from the full repo...
Naturally Occurring Peptide in Human Blood Can Block HIV
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 24, 2007
...e been able to identify a relatively abundant molecule in the human blood -called VIRUS-INHIBITORY PEPTIDE or VIRIP - which has been found to be effective in blocking HIV-1.
Moreover, they showe...
Tea Extract + Honey: Reduces Bacteria in Meats
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 27, 2007
...gs.
Study results indicate that Jasmine tea with honey and green tea with honey have the highest antimicrobial activity - indicating the use of the concoction as a natural treatment (instead of so...
RAMP1: The Protein that Promotes Migraine
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 12, 2007
...is protein seem to "turn up the volume" of a nerve cell receptor's response to a neuropeptide - called CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) - that can cause migraines, which probably e...
Natural Fibre Oligo Fructose: Promising New Diet Product on Human Trial
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 6, 2007
...vious study with rats that the fiber increases the levels of a satiety hormone called glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) in the body and increases a gene in the intestines that helps the body to create mor...
Peptide Vaccine with Toll-Like Receptor Agonists Against Breast Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 5, 2007
... 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 ...
Blocking Apo E and Amyloid Beta Interaction to Target Alzheimer's Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 23, 2006
...logy, Pathology and Psychiatry, the research team created a nontoxic, synthetic protein fragment or peptide that binds to apo E, preventing it from latching onto amyloid. Once deprived of its biochemi...
Biomarkers for Breast Cancer Metastasis
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 18, 2006
...ted . Although yet unidentified, scientists speculate that these proteins are thymosin beta-10 , a peptide that has already been associated with out-of-control growth and cell differentiation, and a...
Yeast Model As Tool For Alzheimer's Disease Drug Discovery
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 29, 2006
...mation can be detected," said Liebman. "The system employs a fusion of the human A-beta peptide to a functional yeast protein, called a reporter protein, which is only active in allow...
Handy der Woche: Motorola i880
in Das Handy-Weblog, on 20.11.06
... die das Wachstum von Pilzen, Mikroorganismen und anderen lästigen Begleitern verhindert:
The antimicrobial, developed by AgION Technologies, Inc., is incorporated into the coating and protects the...
OLAY 新生全新包装升级版
in IN 女人, on 2006-11-18
在杂志上看到 OLAY 新生系列的广告包装与之前不同，感觉新包装超华丽，大约是为了即将来的圣诞节作准备吧。但是价格好像也有略为上升的样子。各大商家都已经纷纷有了举措。呼，期待着大降价。
Edible Anti-microbial Food Wrap from Apple Puree and Oregano Oil
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 17, 2006
...oped an edible coating for fresh fruits and vegetables . Not only is it a promising alternative to antimicrobial washes to cut food spoilage and contamination, the coatings may also provide added hea...
$1 Million Grant to Develop Topical Cream Against UV Damage
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 6, 2006
...rated that alpha-MSH can repair UV damage to the skin. current research also involves modifying the peptide of 13 amino acids to a chain of only four amino acids, or shorter, to make it more effective...
Three Protein Biomarkers Predict Chronic Lung Transplant Rejection
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 3, 2006
...s spectrometry and bioinfomatics confirmed previous findings that the levels of human neutrophil peptide (HNP) was three times more likely to be elevated among those who later suffered chroni...
Engineered Heparans: New Treatments for Alzheimer's disease, under Development
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 1, 2006
...n. These clumps are clumps are formed from a small protein fragment called Amyloid-beta (A-beta) peptide released from its 'parent' protein - amyloid precursor protein (APP) - a proce...
Aminopeptide: neues Bluff-Wort in der Kosmetik
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on 01.11.06
...gern bei Plazeboalarm ...
Ein neues "Zauberwort" in der Kosmetik heißt "Aminopeptide", z.B. hier . Nur ein Bluffwort, wie plazeboalarm nachgewiesen hat.
"Hauptbelastungs...
EliA™ CCP: New Diagnostic Test that Detects Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in Early Stages, Received USFDA Clearance
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 29, 2006
...S Inc. , is the 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...
Nano-liquid stops bleeding in seconds
in Nanotechbuzz, on October 12, 2006
...e new material is formulated at the nanoscale from individual amino acids to form a self-assembling peptide. On contact with tissue, the amino acids form a network of fibers that stop the bleeding.
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Peptide Solution Halts Bleeding
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 11, 2006
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Researchers from MIT and Hong Kong University have discovered a peptide-containing solution that can be used to stop bleeding immediately i.e., less than 15 seconds. Although the exact mechanism o...
Duke Researchers Used Computer Tool to Design Improved Microbicide For Women Against HIV
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 10, 2006
...role for the "delivery vehicle," the various polymer gels or creams that carry the active antimicrobial ingredients, in determining the success or failure of microbicides, according to the r...
Erkältung aus dem Hotel - ein Forschungsergebnis
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on 03.10.06
...Hendley (University of Virginia, Charlottesville), Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, San Francisco
Bildquelle: virtuelle-apotheke ...
Studying Macrolide Formation Paves Way for Novel Antibiotics
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 20, 2006
Scientists are developing a new method of developing antibiotics which may be used against the increasing number of "superbugs" -- pathogens with multiple antibiotic resistance . By studying how enzymes produce antibiotics from precursor molecules, novel antibiotics may be produce...
Diabetes Drug To Be Tested As Diet Drug
in Daily Diabetic, on September 19, 2006
... who are not diabetics.
Liraglutide, a long-acting derivative of the natural hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), in phase II trials improved the ability of pancreatic beta cells to secrete insul...
Chitosan As Antimicrobial in Medical Devices
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 18, 2006
... of chitosan , a compound derived from chitin presents in the shells of crabs and shrimps, as an antimicrobial . In the laboratory, it has been shown that a coating of chitosan prevents bacteri...
Snail Toxin For Developing Drugs Against Neurological Disorders
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 21, 2006
... Scientists have been able to isolate a "conotoxin", a peptide from the venomous Cone snail Conus omaria (photo) that seems to block the nicotine receptors in the brain. While the...
TyRx Pharma, Inc.'s PIVIT™ AB, a Novel Antimicrobial-Coated Surgical Mesh: Granted USFDA 510(k) Clearance
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 27, 2006
...AB , a new surgical mesh product coated with a proprietary bioresorbable polymer containing the antimicrobial agents: rifampin and minocycline.
PIVIT™ AB , indicated for the repair of hernia...
BNP Hormone Detects Pulmonary Hypertension in Sickle Cell Patients
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 21, 2006
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Scientists have identified a hormone, called brain natriuretic peptide or BNP , that can identify patients with sickle cell disease whose condition have progressed to pulmonary hypertension . ...
Cardeva™ for Chronic Heart Failure (CHF), Clinical Trial On-going
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 20, 2006
... Cardeva™ is CoGenesys, Inc. 's long-acting form of b-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) which last week has been granted USFDA approval to commence clinical trial in the United States.
Carde...
Rapamycin May Protect Heart Against Tissue Damage
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 7, 2006
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Rapamycin (also called sirolimus , marketed as Rapamune® by Wyeth) is a peptide produced by Streptomyces hygroscopicus , originally developed as an antibiotic, but is more commonly used as a...
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...
Nastech To Start Human Clinical Trials on Intranasal Obesity Spray
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 7, 2006
...t obesity , and upon approval, hopes to then initiate human clinical trials.
How does PYY work?
Peptide YY is a naturally occurring hormone that is believed to function as a physiologic inhibit...
Fosfomycin Ineffective in Vitro But Shows In Vivo Efficacy Against Listeriosis
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 12, 2006
...t using this screening methodology, we might actually be missing out on compounds which do not show antimicrobial properties under lab conditions, but to which microbes are in fact, susceptible to und...
Antibiotikum: neue Funktionsweise
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on 10.05.06
...on der Gesellschaft für biotechnologische Forschung und ihre Kollegen im Fachblatt "Antimicrobial Agents & Chemotherapy". Statt auf breiter Front das Lungengewebe zu attackieren, verhiel...
Novel Combinatorial Therapy Against Type-1 Diabetes
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 24, 2006
...llergy & Immunology studied the effect of a combination of anti-CD3 antibody and proinsulin peptide as therapy against Type-1 diabetes and found that in mice, the combination more efficient l...
Can A Drug Cocktail Reverse Type 1 Diabetes?
in Daily Diabetic, on April 21, 2006
...wo drugs that when ingested, can reverse Type 1 diabetes. The drugs are a monoclonal antibody and a peptide that have been moderately successful when used alone, but when combined, seemed to promise a...
