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Banana-Derived Lectins: Inhibits HIV Infection
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 16, 2010
...cribes the complex actions of lectins and their ability to outsmart HIV. Lectins are sugar-binding proteins. They can identify foreign invaders, like a virus, and attach themselves to the pathogen. ...
Übergewicht im Alter: Muss man im Alter rundlich werden? Ein paar Tipps
in Kilo Leicht, on 13.03.10
...r Calcium und die Vitamine D, B6, B12 und C sowie für Protein ist er jedoch möglicherweise sogar erhöht. Vitamin D ist wichtig für die Bekämpfung von Osteoporose, und Vitamin C ist zum Beispiel für di...
Hiking and you
in The Outdoor Weblog, on March 12, 2010
...se of food items such as candy, fruits and nuts which are needed for energy bursts and stabilizing protein. For every day of hiking you will need at least an average of 1.5 to 2 pounds of food to fulf...
Ampicillin May Help in the Treatment of Torsion Dystonia
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 11, 2010
...s to activate torsinA , which, in its normal form, appears to protect cells from stresses, such as protein misfolding - a problem known to impact various movement disorders. "In human dyston...
Ampicillin May Help in the Treatment of Torsion Dystonia
in This is a dummy blog (IP blocked in china!), on
...s to activate torsinA , which, in its normal form, appears to protect cells from stresses, such as protein misfolding - a problem known to impact various movement disorders. "In human dyston...
Healthy & Tasty Recipes for National Nutrition Month
in Do you like to cook?, on March 10, 2010
...essing over chicken. Yield: 4 servings Nutritional Information: 239 Kilocalories 28 grams Protein 1.7 grams Fat 12 grams Carbs....
More on Barley Protein for Fish Feeds
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 6, 2010
... In a previous blog entry, we've highlighted a research on a novel process to concentrate the protein in standard field barley for use as an alternative to fish meal as a protein source in comm...
More on Barley Protein for Fish Feeds
in This is a dummy blog (IP blocked in china!), on
...In a previous entry, we've highlighted a research on a novel process to concentrate the protein in standard field barley for use as an alternative to fishmeal as a protein source in commercial f...
Seen that? - Biobarcode awarded patent for early cancer detection
in Nanotechbuzz, on February 26, 2010
...c. announced today that it has been awarded a patent for its biobarcode technology. Biobarcode is a protein detection technology that is both more sensitive and less expensive than the mass spectromet...
Seen that? - Alert: Worthington® Vegetable Skallops®
in Allergies, on February 18, 2010
...labels: Adeline's Steak and Cheese, [...] Read More Cereal Fiber and Vegetable Protein, Lowers Risk of Hypertension in Spaniards Straightfromthedoc ...
Anti-Cancer Potentials of Celastrol Plant Derivative
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 15, 2010
...icine, that may have potentials in cancer treatment. Apparently, Celastrol inactivates heat shock protein 90, a protein crucial to the development of cancer cells. "The celastrol induces the pr...
Seen that? - Bayer Says: You Eat Too Much
in Daily Diabetic, on February 14, 2010
...bstances in plants (plant-made pharmaceuticals, or PMPs). This technology utilizes the natural protein production processes in plants as a way of producing therapeutically active substances. Icon Gene...
Seen that? - Hypoallergenic Dogs
in Allergies, on February 9, 2010
...rld's first scientifically proven hypoallergenic cat: Allerca GD Cat - bred not to produce glycoprotein Fel D 1 (the allergen known to cause suffering to humans). Several years on, Allerca has sol...
Barley as Protein Source for Fish Feeds
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 8, 2010
... © chromalux Researchers have devised a novel process to concentrate the protein in standard field barley for use as an alternative to fishmeal as a protein source in commercial fish feeds. ...
Seen that? - Computer Glitch at the Calgary Lab Services
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 8, 2010
...utics using genome research. Located within the building is the Gene Mapping Center and the "Protein Structure Factory", both part [...] Read More Novartis Bids for NeuTec, Exp...
Seen that? - Researchers Look To The Sea For Latest Diabetes Treatment
in Daily Diabetic, on February 5, 2010
...oducing cells (called islets, isolated from [...] Read More Understanding the Role of Protein GCN5: A Potential New Approach In Diabetes Treatment Straightfromthedoc ...
Tobacco-Derived Antibodies Against West Nile Virus
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 31, 2010
...s are possibly safer, eliminating risks of harboring animal pathogens such as viruses or infectious protein agents known as prions, not found in plants. In addition the authors say "plant-based a...
Seen that? - Microbially-Produced Electrical Wires
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 10, 2010
...reate streptorubin B and have gained a [...] Read More Nanowires For Detecting Cancer Biomarkers The Biotech Weblog In the October Issue o...
New Insights on the Mechanism of Action of Mushroom-Derived Cordycepin
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 23, 2009
...obably have the same underlying mechanism, which is that cordycepin interferes with how cells make proteins. At low doses cordycepin interferes with the production of mRNA, the molecule that gives ins...
Seen that? - Understanding the law in China is always a good mantra
in China Venture News, on December 16, 2009
... release, "will focus on translational science by developing knowledge about Chinese patients, biomarkers and genetics." At the ICC, researchers will work on the identification, development...
Seen that? - New Tool For Detecting Breast Csncer
in Well Woman Blog, on December 7, 2009
...eport of a novel 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...
Soy Peptide Lunasin Has Anti-Cancer, Anti-Inflammatory Properties
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 2, 2009
...nd aspartic acid, (the RGD motif)—that triggered the death of leukemia cells by activating a protein called caspase-3. "Other scientists have noted the cancer-preventive effects of the R...
Seen that? - New Website Provides Resources For Diabetic Teens
in Daily Diabetic, on November 29, 2009
...promising studies on animals. The monthly injection works by stimulating the body to make a natural protein that prevents nerve damage caused by the disease.("Injection for diabetic nerve pain&qu...
Seen that? - Hormone replacement therapy and hot flashes
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 29, 2009
... Alzheimer's Disease (AD). The mice with lowered testosterone showed increases in levels of the protein beta-amyloid, which has been widely implicated as playing a role in the development of Alzhe...
Depression During Pregnancy May Make Flu Worse
in Next Nine Months, on November 20, 2009
...ighest scores on the depression scale according to the questionnaire had about twice as much of a protein in their blood called macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) which promotes inflammation...
Now Wearable RFID Sensors for detecting airborne chemical agents
in The RFID Weblog, on November 19, 2009
...FID sensor could also serve as a person’s breath analyzer and just breathing on it could pick up biomarkers indicating presence of diseases such as cancer, diabetes and other metabolic disorders. ...
Seen that? - Non Diabetics Abuse Diabetic Drug
in Daily Diabetic, on November 19, 2009
...ed by the human body, is known to play an important role in the metabolism of carbohydrate, fat and protein. Last April, in a study presented at a meeting of the Federation of American Societies for ...
Seen that? - Infertility Drugs Requires Beta Estrogen Receptor ß Gene
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 19, 2009
...n a gene in mice that causes male infertility. The gene, called Dmc1, provides the code for a key protein involved in meiosis, the process that produces sperm and egg cells for reproduction. These se...
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...
Using Nanotech to Detect Prostate Cancer
in Nanotechbuzz, on October 23, 2009
... undetectable levels of prostate cancer. "In an 18-patient study, the new method detected a protein specific to prostate cancer in 86 percent of blood samples compared with 25 percent for conv...
Seen that? - A Diabetic With Olympic Courage
in Daily Diabetic, on October 2, 2009
...promising studies on animals. The monthly injection works by stimulating the body to make a natural protein that prevents nerve damage caused by the disease.("Injection for diabetic nerve pain&qu...
Stallergenes' Immunotherapy Tablet Containing Recombinant Birch Pollen Allergen
in Allergies, on September 25, 2009
...nant allergen as an active substance and possibly also the first in the world to use a recombinant protein in dry form. The 3 treated groups demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in AASS...
Tablet-Based Treatment for Diabetes
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 1, 2009
...v University FTS compound, Mor was able to find and isolate an important immune system regulator protein called Foxp3. This protein keeps T cells in the immune system in check. T cells are the immune ...
Anti-Aging Klotho Gene Prevents Hypertension and Renal Damage
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 20, 2009
...s positive effects on hypertension and renal damage . These results indicate that declining klotho protein levels that happens with age may be involved in the progression of hypertension and kidney da...
Top Tips for Expectant Mothers
in Next Nine Months, on July 31, 2009
Infanticipating? Elizabeth Stein , a leading midwife and women's health expert with 25 years of experience in fields of obstetrics, gynecology and women's health chares the following tips: 1. Vitamins : Take prenatal vitamins with folic acid and essential fatty acids, starting 2-3 mon...
CharcoCaps and More Tips Against Gas Discomforts
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 29, 2009
..., make sure to do it in moderation or opt for foods that cause less gas, such as foods with fat and protein. Start a Food Diary : Keep track of your daily diet by downloading the new online food dia...
Summer Diabetes Management
in Daily Diabetic, on July 28, 2009
...are often top of mind for people with diabetes, it is easy to overcompensate with extra servings of protein. But eating too much red meat can lead to heart disease. Rather than a burger, ribs or steak...
OTC Prostate Cancer Test Kit in the Making
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 5, 2009
... diagnostic test for prostate cancer wherein gold nanoparticles screen for the same cancer-related protein marker that is screened for by the FDA-approved Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test. Huo a...
New HIV Microbicide Can Be Produced in Transgenic Plants
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 29, 2009
...using transgenic plants. In the research paper, Ma and colleagues describe how they combined two protein microbicides (b12 monoclonal antibody and cyanovirin-N) into a single "fusion" mole...
Nutramigen AA Amino Acid Based Formula for Infants with Cow's Milk Allergies
in Allergies, on May 12, 2009
...quot;hypoallergenic" formula milk in the market, there are only a handful of milk formula with proteins that contain proteins that are completely hydrolyzed or cut up into its amino acid componen...
Saliva Test: Non-invasive Method To Detect Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on April 28, 2009
...ttle cost in a doctor's office or at a patient's home. "Our goal was to characterize proteins in human saliva that may indicate prediabetes and type-2," said Srinivasa R. Nagall... ...search promoting saliva test in detecting type 2 diabetes will be revealed. While searching for biomarkers that may indicate diabetes, doctors examined the saliva of 40 different patients. Through ...
NutriSystem D: New Weight Loss Hope for People with Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on April 23, 2009
...her for diabetics given the mental gymnastics needed to balance caloric intake with carbohydrates, protein, fats and of course blood sugar. Dramatic results from a recent Temple University School of...
Checkout The New Atkins
in Well Woman Blog, on April 15, 2009
...ns Diet has recently evolved into a healthier and more lifestyle-friendly approach, advocating lean protein, good carbohydrates and good fats from vegetables. Atkins Advantage® bars and shakes con...
Allergy Results from Malfunction of Respiratory Epithelium
in Allergies, on April 4, 2009
...epithelium compared to samples taken during winter; and of these genes several were connected with protein transport and regulation of cytoskeleton. An astonishing finding was that the immune response...
Marker that Predicts Breast Cancer Metastasis
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 28, 2009
Researchers have identified a new marker for breast cancer metastasis called TMEM , for Tumor Microenvironment of Metastasis. These findings could lead to the first test to predict the likelihood of breast cancer metastasis via the bloodstream. The Weill Cornell investigators set out to build o...
Tips For Following Mrs. Obama's Healthy Footsteps
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 19, 2009
...and to determine portion control Size of hand: Carbohydrates, very little starches Size of palm: Protein including chicken, fish, beef, turkey, egg whites, low fat cheeses, tofu, etc. Size of thumb...
Experimental Therapy Builds Tolerance to Peanut Allergies
in Allergies, on March 18, 2009
...is colleagues gave children with a history of peanut allergy gradually larger daily doses of peanut protein, while other allergic children were given a placebo. The starting doses were very small, as...
Prognostic Test for Frontotemporal Dementia
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 10, 2009
...e a hereditable form of FTD, one of which results to production of only half the normal amount of a protein called progranulin in the blood. On the basis of their research, Kristel Sleegers, a scie...
Biomarkers for Severity of Chikungunya Fever Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 5, 2009
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 7107223 Researchers have identified three specific biomarkers which can provide an accurate indication of the severity of Chikungunya fever (CHIKF), a vi...
Caffeine Offers Skin Cancer Protection
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 27, 2009
...posed to ultraviolet radiation. They found that in cells damaged by UV rays, caffeine interrupted a protein called ATR-Chk1, causing the damaged cells to self-destruct. "Caffeine has no effect o...
Enzyme From Fermented Soy May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 17, 2009
...me extracted from fermented soy - Nattokinase - has been found to prevent the build up of certain protein plaques linked to Alzheimer's disease. Such were the findings of a new study from Taiw...
Heart Disease, Diabetes and Your Diet
in Daily Diabetic, on February 15, 2009
...meatless meals" every week. Use beans, veggie burgers, lentils and other sources of vegetarian protein. So...is your plate heart healthy? Make sure that it is. ...
RHAMM Protein Removes Wrinkles
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 13, 2009
... Scientists have discovered that a protein which plays a role in cancers and tissue repair may also hold potential in removing skin wrinkles. The protein, called RHAMM, for Receptor for Hyaluronan ...
FDA Approxes ATryn, First Drug from a Genetically Engineered Animal
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 7, 2009
... Food and Drug Authority has approved ATryn , the first ever transgenically produced therapeutic protein and the first recombinant antithrombin approved in the U.S. ATryn is indicated for the trea...
Insulin May Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease
in Daily Diabetic, on February 3, 2009
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 4271242 The formation of Alzheimer's-related protein plaques can be prevented by insulin and other drugs that control diabetes. Such were the findings ...
Gene Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 27, 2009
...he 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 idea is that by rema...
Apple Juice May Delay Onset Of Alzheimer's Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 25, 2009
...iving the human equivalent of 2 glasses of apple juice per day for 1 month produced less of a small protein fragment, called "beta-amyloid" that is responsible for forming the "senile p...
Early Childhood Diet Influence Health as Adults
in The Parenting Weblog, on January 21, 2009
...ournal of Physiology (London), researchers found that "adult rats who were reared on the high protein diet as packed on much more weight and body fat than the rats who had 'grown up' eat...
Hydramycin: New Antibiotic Compound from Hydra
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 20, 2009
...he compound, called hydramacin-1, shares virtually no similarity with any other known antibacterial proteins except for two other antimicrobials found in leech, and has been shown in laboratory studie...
Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac Diasease: Genetically Linked
in Daily Diabetic, on December 14, 2008
...with absorption of nutrients from food. People affected by Celiac disease cannot tolerate gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Both are inflammatory disoders that now has been found to ...
Vitamin B1 Against Kidney Damage in Diabetics
in Daily Diabetic, on December 9, 2008
... of the kidney disease. Microalbuminuria occurs when small amounts of albumin - the most abundant protein in human serum - leaks from the kidney into the urine. It is a marker of early kidney diseas...
Lack of Sleep Is Genetically Linked To Type 2 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on December 8, 2008
...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- or wake-relat...
NutritionData.com Uncovers 6 Common Diabetes Myths
in Daily Diabetic, on November 7, 2008
... or 3 servings of whole fruit each day. Myth #3 I only need to pay attention to carbohydrates, not protein or fat. Limiting carbohydrates will help keep your blood sugar levels in check but it's...
Eating Fish May Lower Kidney Disease in Diabetics
in Daily Diabetic, on November 3, 2008
...uch fish they ate a week, and had provided urine samples, which were analyzed for the presence of a protein called albumin, an indicator of kidney damage. The researchers reported that of the 517 stu...
LEV Pharma's Cinryzeâ„¢ Got FDA Marketing Approval For HAE
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 12, 2008
...asphyxiation. Cinryze is a C1-esterase inhibitor product derived from human plasma. This plasma protein regulates clotting and inflammatory reactions that, when impaired, can lead to local tissue sw...
Chlorella Crude Extract May Help Treat Short Bowel Syndrome
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 12, 2008
...gone short bowel syndrome. In rats receiving CCE, villus lengthening, crypt depth, mucosal DNA and protein levels, intestinal proliferation, and serum citrulline, protein and albumin levels were foun...
Green Fluorescent Protein in Jellyfish is Center of This Year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 9, 2008
...d Roger Y. Tsien of the University of California, San Diego , for discovering a green fluorescent protein in Jellyfish . By attaching this protein to cells, scientists have found ways to trac...
The Melamine in China's Milk
in China Venture News, on September 28, 2008
Well, I've tried to ignore this story, but I suppose the time has come to comment on it... WaPo had a story in their Sunday paper. In China you can take your child to the hospital and have its kidneys tested for free. According to the Post article: Despite official assurances that the problem...
Blinde können wieder sehen
in Daily Innovation, on 26.09.08
...a Leber, bei der das Gen RPE65 defekt ist. Dadurch wird ein, für die Lichtrezeptoren wichtiges, Protein nicht gebildet. In der Pilotstudie wurde den Freiwilligen ein Virus injiziert, welches in der La...
Pentazocine May Protect Against Diabetes-Related Retinal Damage
in Daily Diabetic, on September 24, 2008
...igma receptors help protect cells from stress by ensuring an adequate level of the properly folded proteins they need for normal function. Dr. Smith and others have shown that sigma receptors are loca...
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