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Seen that? - International symposium on nanotechnology in construction
in Nanotechbuzz, on October 3, 2009
...ssified as genetics. In a paper presented yesterday at the same ACS meeting where the ryanodine-receptor-insecticides were presented, Cornell University researchers have made DNA buckyballs -- tiny ge...
Mistresses of the universe: can women save the world?
in Sox First, on July 13, 2009
...ton Post reports there is a growing view that global economic recovery will need a healthy dose of estrogen. It cites research from accounting giant Ernst & Young showing that companies with more...
PREMARIN® (conjugated estrogens) Vaginal Cream For Post-Menopause Vaginal Dryness: Approved by the FDA
in Well Woman Blog, on March 31, 2009
... dyspareunia . This condition can result from vaginal changes, which can occur when a woman's estrogen level decreases during menopause and her vaginal walls become thinner and less lubricated.
...
How Capsaicin Interacts with Pain Receptors
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 27, 2009
...ounds on capsaicin's role in chronic pain relief . According to a related report :
"The receptor acts like a gate to the neurons. When stimulated it opens, letting outside calcium enter th...
RHAMM Protein Removes Wrinkles
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 13, 2009
...and tissue repair may also hold potential in removing skin wrinkles. The protein, called RHAMM, for Receptor for Hyaluronan Mediated Motility, may one day replace Botox treatment, which carry such unp...
Gene Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 27, 2009
...planting a gene in the affected joint, he was able to stimulate production of a human interleukin-1 receptor antagonist protein, which serves to block actions of the interleukin-1 protein.
"The ...
Lack of Sleep Is Genetically Linked To Type 2 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on December 8, 2008
...e molecular details of how sleep can change blood sugar levels. The key, it appears, is a melatonin receptor, a protein on the outside of cells that senses melatonin in the blood and triggers sleep- o...
Weight, Older Women and Breast Cancer Risk
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 26, 2008
...rchers concluded.
"Women who are above their healthy weight have higher levels of circulating estrogens," noted study lead author Dr. Karla Kerlikowske, director of the Women Veterans&#...
Gpr41 Receptor Molecule in Intestines, Target for Anti-Obesity Drugs?
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 20, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Sebastian Kaulitzki Scientists have identified a receptor molecule present in the intestinal wall called Gpr4 , that, when activated by wastes of gut bacteria,...
Pentazocine May Protect Against Diabetes-Related Retinal Damage
in Daily Diabetic, on September 25, 2008
...entazocine to one that wasn't. Even to the untrained eye, the differences are dramatic.
Sigma receptors are ubiquitous in the body, but their role and what naturally activates them are unknowns. ...
Researchers Identify Key Allergy Gene
in Allergies, on August 29, 2008
...ic diseases .
The newly discovered FCER1A Gene encodes the alpha chain of high affinity IgE receptor , which plays a major role in controlling allergic responses. The team of scientists led by...
Hair Loss After Pregnancy
in Next Nine Months, on August 12, 2008
...9;t worry, this is but normal, and is due to hormonal changes. During pregnancy, the high levels of estrogen kept your hair from falling out, and now that your estrogen levels are getting back to norm...
Protein Transporter for Lutein and Zeaxanthin, Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 25, 2008
...s carrots, papaya, squash and peaches.
According to the study, the protein SR-B1 , or scavenger receptor class B, type 1 , plays a central role in transporting these nutrients from the bloodstream ...
Entereg® (Alvimopan): FDA-Approved for Post-Surgery Bowel Function
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 23, 2008
...urgery .
Entereg® (Alvimopan) is a first-in-class small molecule, peripherally-acting mu opioid receptor (PAM-OR) antagonist designed to block the adverse side effects of opioid analgesics on the GI...
New Molecule May Lead to Anti-Heart Attack Drug
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 21, 2008
... suggests that it is possible to dissolve the clots by a way of a clot-busting pill that attacks a receptor on the blood cells' surface.
When such kind of a pill happen, high risk patients can ta...
Gene Therapy May Treat Cocaine Addiction
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 17, 2008
...sing gene therapy, researchers have demonstrated in rats that increasing the levels of dopamine D2 receptors in the brain can reduce use of cocaine by 75 percent .
"By increasing dopamine D2 r...
Caffeine Against Multiple Sclerosis?
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 10, 2008
...he animal model for the human disease Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Caffeine is a well-known adenosine receptor blocker, and the researchers believe results show the importance of this molecule in permitt...
FDA Investigates Link Between Use of Singulair and Behavioral Changes Including Suicidal Tendencies
in Allergies, on March 29, 2008
...thinking and behavior) and suicide. Singulair is a once-a-day medicine classified as as leukotriene receptor antagonists used to treat asthma and symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
Over the past year, th...
Two Protein Receptors Control Stomach Relaxation Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 5, 2008
... Scientists have identified 2 protein receptors in a guinea pig - P2Y1 and P2Y11 - that relax the gut and thus allow it to accommodate a bigger meal. these receptors are also present in humans and m...
Gene Plays a Role in Hair Loss Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 27, 2008
... and identified homozygous truncating mutations in P2RY5, which encodes an orphan G protein-coupled receptor. Furthermore, we identified oleoyl-L-alpha-lysophosphatidic acid (LPA), a bioactive lipid, ...
(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.
...
Lack of a Gene Triggers Overeating and Obesity
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 2, 2008
...According to Dr. Rios:
"Prior to this study, we knew that the global lack of BDNF and/or its receptor during development leads to overeating and obesity in young mice. However, it remained uncl...
Taxol+Avastin Greatly Slowed Progression of Breast Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 30, 2007
...the study from December 2001 through May 2004, represented a balance of age, disease-free interval, estrogen-positive receptors and sites of disease.
The results show that treatment with Taxol and Av... ...ember 2001 through May 2004, represented a balance of age, disease-free interval, estrogen-positive receptors and sites of disease.
The results show that treatment with Taxol and Avastin increased th...
Peptide Drug Aimed at Two Bioterror Agents
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 21, 2007
...ing human cells, and thus preventing an outbreak.
... Drs. Porotto and Moscona knew that when the receptor-binding molecule on the virus-simply called "G"-binds to the surface of the cell,...
mGluR5 Mutation Reverses Fragile X Syndrome
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 20, 2007
...brake" would allow another protein that stimulates this process, called metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGluR5), to function unchecked.
Their tests on the double mutant mice revealed that the...
Suffering from the Baby Blues? Try this.
in Well Woman Blog, on December 18, 2007
..., the only place there may be data is in veterinary journals."
Because the placenta contains estrogen and progesterone, some women believe that the sudden withdrawal of those hormones after the...
New Study Could Help Curve Breast Cancer Relapses
in Well Woman Blog, on December 14, 2007
...r in American women. More than 178,000 new cases are expected this year. Most are helped to grow by estrogen, and hormone-blocking medicines like tamoxifen are used to treat those.
Chemo usually is a...
Less Sunlight Exposure, Linked to Endometrial Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 20, 2007
...sociated with reduced risk of endometrial cancer.
Previous epidemiological studies have focused on estrogen levels - either natural or through hormone replacement therapy - which play the major role ...
Serotonin Receptors, Potential Target for Diabetes and Obesity Drugs?
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 8, 2007
...In animal trials, a compound called m-chlorophenylpiperazine (mCPP) which triggers serotonin receptors in the brain has been found to improve glucose tolerance and lower insulin levels in obese and di...
Capsaicin Drug Candidate Under Trials for Post-Operative Pain
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 31, 2007
...iate post-operative pain .
Nerve cells that sense a type of long-term throbbing pain bear a receptor, or gate, called TRPV1. Capsaicin binds to that receptor and opens it to enter only those p...
Exposure to Sunlight May Reduce Risk for Breast Cancer
in Well Woman Blog, on October 30, 2007
...risk of advanced breast cancer in light-skinned women, the results show. Mutations of the vitamin D receptor gene did not affect the association.
However, this association was not seen in women with ...
New Male Contraceptives Under Development
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 29, 2007
... fertility. However, it doesn't guarantee successful pregnancy after long-term use.
vitamin A receptor blocker, developed by Columbia University researchers. A drug that had been abandoned by a ...
Genetic Basis of Susceptibility to Acute Urinary Track Infections
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 18, 2007
...asis for susceptibility to acute pyelonephritis, a severe form of urinary track infection. The IL-8 receptor, CXCR1 , has been identified as a candidate gene in previous animal trials. In human studi...
Why Some Diabetes Drugs Increase Risk of Heart Failure
in Daily Diabetic, on September 17, 2007
...Diabetes drugs that are agonists of the peroxisome proliferator activated receptor (PPAR) gamma such as pioglitazone and rosiglitazone are associated with increased risk of heart failure.
...
The Gut has Glucose Receptors Too
in Daily Diabetic, on September 4, 2007
...Our tongue has a taste receptor. The taste receptor T1R3 and the taste G protein gustducin are critical to sweet taste in the tongue.
What is interesting are the new findings by researchers in th...
Designer Estrogen Against Neurodegenerative Diseases
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 28, 2007
...ns (magnified in red) as the MS-infected spinal cord tissue of mice treated with a specific form of estrogen (right). Fewer neurons were found in the spinal cords of mice whose disease went untreated ...
Cannabis May Treat Skin Allergies
in Allergies, on August 16, 2007
...at may contribute to the increased [cutaneous (skin) contact hypersensitivity (CHS)] in cannabinoid-receptor deficient mice, the researchers performed a series of experiments which showed that mouse s...
Histamine2 Receptor Antagonists (H2A): Linked to Cognitive Impairment
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 6, 2007
... Histamine2 receptor antagonists (H2A) are one class of drugs that blocks stomach acid.
H2As, including including ranitidine and famotidine , are among the most popular medications pres...
Aliskiren-Valsartan Combo, Better at Lowering Blood Pressure
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 25, 2007
... the combination of aliskiren and valsartan, and combinations of aliskiren with other angiotensin receptor blockers, on possible benefits beyond treating hypertension.
...and warned:
"...
HRT Not For the Older Woman
in Well Woman Blog, on July 18, 2007
...replacement pill or a placebo pill as part of the Women's International Study of long Duration Oestrogen after Menopause (WISDOM).
After following the women for a year, the researchers report wom...
BLOODchip®: DNA Biochip That Ensures Safety in Blood Transfusions
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 11, 2007
...liminates the risk of adverse reactions due to incompatibility in blood groups between donor and receptor in blood transfusions.
With the aim of guaranteeing safety during blood transfusions,...
Fibrinogen: Blood-Clotting Protein, Inhibits Spinal Cord Regeneration
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 10, 2007
...f injury -- begins the process of inhibiting axonal growth by binding to the beta 3 integrin receptor. This binding, in turn, induces the activation of another receptor on the neuronal cells, c...
Human and Animal SARS Viruses-Blocking Antibodies, Identified in Humans
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 8, 2007
...human antibodies that bind to a region on the SARS virus' spike glycoprotein that is called the receptor binding domain (RBD):
S230.15 - was found in the blood of a patient who had been infect...
Calcium Rich Foods for Your Bones
in Well Woman Blog, on June 30, 2007
...y's lead author, Dr. Reina Armamento-Villareal.
Those getting calcium from foods also had more estrogen in their bodies; the hormone is needed for bone mineral density.
What are some calcium ric...
Soy Eases Menopause Symptoms
in Well Woman Blog, on June 21, 2007
...nto your diet.
According to Nutrition, Naturally :
Soy is good for the menopause due to the phytoestrogen compounds which are present in soy.
These phytoestrogen compounds are similar to oestroge...
Retinaldehyde: Vitamin A Derivative, May Protect Against Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on June 17, 2007
...etes.
Exactly how retinaldehyde works is not clear, but it seems to be related to PPARs, retinoid receptors, and general metabolism. The researchers found that Raldh-negative animals have higher met...
For Bone Health Protection: Dietary Calcium, Better than Supplements
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 16, 2007
...rnes-Jewish Hospital :
"This suggests that dietary calcium is associated with a shift in estrogen metabolism that favors production of active forms of estrogen.Although we're not yet ce...
Gene Therapy for Treating Neuropathic Pain
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 4, 2007
...ly engineered herpes simplex virus (HSV) to deliver the gene for part of the human glycine receptor (GlyR) , a receptor found primarily on the surface of nerve cells in the spinal cord and th...
Depressed? No Condom. Please
in Well Woman Blog, on May 30, 2007
...ly addictive-mood-altering chemicals.
The reason?
Semen contains hormones including testosterone, estrogen, prolactin, luteinizing hormone and prostaglandins, and some of these are absorbed through ...
Sodium Iron EDTA: Better than Electrolytic Iron in Boosting Iron Levels
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 29, 2007
...with it - haemoglobin and plasma ferritin concentrations, and amounts of plasma soluble transferrin receptor. Low-dose NaFeEDTA also improved these iron status indicators but to a lesser extent. Elect...
Menopause and Your Sex Life
in Well Woman Blog, on May 24, 2007
... vaginal dryness, the two main sexual problems women face today. Vaginal dryness caused by dropping estrogen levels makes sex uncomfortable and painful, and also raises the risk of certain infections....
Engineered Protein Against Staphylococcus aureus Toxin
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 23, 2007
...toxin in considered as a potential bioterrorism agent.
"Our approach was to take these receptors that bind to the toxins and to try to make them higher affinity and therefore act as effec...
Menopause and Minerals
in Well Woman Blog, on May 19, 2007
...iciency. According to Medical News Today :
As menopause approaches, another emerging link between estrogen decline and its symptoms is the aspect of mineral deficiency. Mildred Seeling, M.D. describ...
Plant Chemical Harmine, Fights Diabetes without Side Effects
in Daily Diabetic, on May 11, 2007
...by activating a central promoter of fat tissue production called peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor ã (PPARã) . This process allows storage of lipids that would otherwise deposit on other tis...
Merck Licenses Coley Pharma's VaxImmune for $4 Million
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 13, 2007
...on, and milestone fess of up to $33 million plus royalties.
VaxImmune is a proprietary Toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) agonist designed to induce both an enhanced antigen-specific antibody response an...
Menopause, Herbs, and Magnets
in Well Woman Blog, on March 23, 2007
...s for menopause that might help reduce the symptoms of menopause and/or reduce the discomfort. Phytoestrogenic herbs for menopause are a group of herbs formed by a similar component that matches the e...
Hysterectomy and Early Menopause
in Well Woman Blog, on March 17, 2007
...hing else is called pre-menopause or post-menopause. Everything else can be sheer misery. I went on estrogen therapy for a few months, until the stories of blood clots and cancer scared me off. Then I...
RAMP1: The Protein that Promotes Migraine
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 12, 2007
...n called RAMP1.
Too much of this 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...
Birth Control Using Implanon
in Well Woman Blog, on March 1, 2007
... to think about. She doesn't have to worry about if she's a smoker because there's no estrogen in it. There's not the worry of blood clots, thromboembolism."
Implanon has been in...
Better Answers to Menopause Relief
in Well Woman Blog, on February 27, 2007
...ed many women away from their use. Critics of that study have long contended that it is the type of estrogen or progestin, the dosage, and the method of taking the hormones that may affect the health ...
Menopause - Change of Life
in Well Woman Blog, on February 17, 2007
...early menopause in Article Alley that describes it this way:
A woman's body stops producing estrogen in the moment when ovaries stop functioning. In most of the cases women pass through a tran...
Hormonal Imbalances and Hormone Allergies
in Allergies, on February 12, 2007
...h 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 associated with allergic ...
Peptide Vaccine with Toll-Like Receptor Agonists Against Breast Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 5, 2007
...emonstrated the efficacy of a 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 inter...
PPAR-gamma Inhibitors: Potential Anti-Cancer Compounds
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 5, 2007
... Scientists have identified a group of compounds called peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPARγ) inhibitors which may help treat colorectal cancer, and potentially cancers of the e...
Headaches During Pregnancy
in Well Woman Blog, on February 5, 2007
...say that the reason could be safely attributed to the increase of hormones in the blood, especially estrogen and progesterone.
Some experimentation has been done on regulating of estrogen levels. In...
The Birth Control Patch
in Well Woman Blog, on February 2, 2007
...ch . How does it work? Kids Health tells us:
The combination of the hormones progesterone and estrogen in the patch prevents ovulation (the release of an egg from the ovaries during a girl's...
Zinc May Not Help Diabetes Symptoms After All
in Daily Diabetic, on January 26, 2007
... zinc levels in diabetic patients are reduced.4,5,6,7 Zinc is involved in the regulation of insulin receptor-initiated signal transduction mechanisms3 and insulin receptor synthesis.
And against:
...
Inhaled Steroids Preferred Initial Treatment for Children's Asthma
in Allergies, on January 26, 2007
...nist (100 mcg fluticasone each morning plus 50mcg salmeterol twice daily), and a leukotriene receptor antagonist (montelukast).
The results support the current asthma clinical guidelines, whic...
MediciNova Initiates Phase II Trial on Insomnia Pill
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 25, 2007
...eatment of insomnia.
MN-305 is a potent and highly-selective full agonist at the serotonin 5-HT1A receptor under development both for the treatment of insomnia as well as for anxiety disorders such...
