Cancer Therapy
Protein arginine methyltransferase complexes regulate tumor suppressor
genes
(NewsRx) -- Protein arginine methyltransferase complexes regulate tumor
suppressor genes. (viewing 89 of 2745 characters)
Gene Therapy Weekly, January 27, 2005, p. 11
Cardioprotection
Report describes mechanisms of cardioprotection afforded by K/Mg + DZX
(NewsRx) -- Opening of mitochondrial KATP channels enhances
cardioprotection through the modulation of mitochondrial matrix volume,
calcium accumulation, and respiration. (viewing 181 of 3437 characters)
Blood Weekly, January 27, 2005, p. 36
Cell Biology
Proteomic gate-keepers regulate the outcomes of senescent cells
(NewsRx) -- Proteomic gate-keepers regulate the outcomes of senescent
cells. (viewing 76 of 2394 characters)
Genomics & Genetics Weekly, January 28, 2005, p. 53
Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Research shows omega-3 fats feed the human brain, not the hips
(NewsRx) -- Peer-reviewed research shows that long-chain omega-3
polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFAs) - namely docosahexaenoic acid
(DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) - feed the human brain and may
improve psychiatric conditions as well as visual function. This research
is described in the PUFA Newsletter. (viewing 354 of 2606 characters)
Genomics & Genetics Weekly, January 28, 2005, p. 67
Diabetes Pathogenesis
Serine phosphorylation promotes insulin resistance
(NewsRx) -- Serine phosphorylation proximal to its
phosphotyrosine-binding domain inhibits insulin receptor substrate 1
function and promotes insulin resistance. (viewing 161 of 3150
characters)
Diabetes Week, January 24, 2005, p. 38
Diabetes Therapy
Severe hypo-alpha-lipoproteinemia reported during rosiglitazone therapy
(NewsRx) -- Researchers report severe hypo-alpha-lipoproteinemia
occurring during treatment with rosiglitazone. (viewing 111 of 2038
characters)
Diabetes Week, January 24, 2005, p. 53
Diabetes Therapy
Simvastatin restores vasoconstriction via effects on oxidizing
metabolism
(NewsRx) -- Simvastatin treatment restores vasoconstriction via effects
on oxidizing metabolism in diabetic rats. (viewing 113 of 3129
characters)
Diabetes Week, January 24, 2005, p. 55
Endocrinology
Specific hormone and growth factor mediated activation revealed
(NewsRx) -- According to published research from the United States,
gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and transforming growth factor
(TGF) beta activate mitogen-activated protein kinase extracellularly
regulated kinase and differentially regulate fibronectin, type I
collagen, and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 expression. (viewing
330 of 3312 characters)
Health & Medicine Week, January 24, 2005, p. 611
Enzymology
Sp1 mediates lysozyme activation in epithelial cells
(NewsRx) -- Sp1 mediates lysozyme activation in epithelial
cells. (viewing 65 of 2184 characters)
Genomics & Genetics Weekly, January 28, 2005, p. 96
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Review supports link between HRT and stroke
(NewsRx) -- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is associated with an
increased risk of stroke, especially ischemic stroke, finds a review of
trials. (viewing 147 of 1541 characters)
Pain & Central Nervous System Week, January 24, 2005, p. 91
Indian Council of Medical Research, Andhra Pradesh
Sesame lignans augment vitamin E activity in lipid peroxidation systems
(NewsRx) -- Sesame lignans augment the antioxidant activity of vitamin E
in lipid peroxidation systems. (viewing 103 of 2633 characters)
Biotech Week, January 26, 2005, p. 421
Kangweon National University
Researchers discover how serum factors prevent TRAIL-induced apoptosis
(NewsRx) -- Biochemists have determined how albumin-bound
lysophosphatidic acid and sphingosine-1-phosphate prevent cell death
induced by tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing
ligand. (viewing 194 of 2966 characters)
Biotech Week, January 26, 2005, p. 480
Liposomal Delivery
Production of TGF-beta studied, role of a kinase and liposomes revealed
(NewsRx) -- Researchers from Japan have reported on the involvement of a
kinase in the production of transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta by
macrophages treated with liposomes composed of
phosphatidylserine. (viewing 208 of 2531 characters)
Drug Week, January 28, 2005, p. 490
Mario Negri Inst. Pharmacology Research, Milan
Retinol, lycopene not significantly related to prostate cancer risk in
study
(NewsRx) -- Data from a case-control study in Italy indicate that
retinal and lycopene are not significantly related to prostate cancer
risk. (viewing 141 of 3092 characters)
Biotech Week, January 26, 2005, p. 543
Mental Health
Quetiapine elevates noradrenaline and dopamine release in rat prefrontal
cortex
(NewsRx) -- Quetiapine elevates both noradrenaline and dopamine release
in the rat prefrontal cortex. (viewing 101 of 1867 characters)
Pain & Central Nervous System Week, January 24, 2005, p. 111
Mental Health
Rgs2 is a quantitative trait gene for anxiety in mice
(NewsRx) -- Rgs2 is a quantitative trait gene for anxiety in
mice. (viewing 66 of 1869 characters)
Genomics & Genetics Weekly, January 28, 2005, p. 171
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Primary follicles are stockpiled in polycystic ovary syndrome
(NewsRx) -- Primary follicles are stockpiled in polycystic ovary
syndrome. (viewing 74 of 2713 characters)
Women's Health Weekly, January 27, 2005, p. 183
Stem Cell Research
SKPs can be isolated from skin during embryogenesis and persist into
adulthood
(NewsRx) -- SKPs, cultured adult dermal skin cells, can be isolated from
skin during embryogenesis and persist into adulthood. (viewing 126 of
2166 characters)
Immunotherapy Weekly, January 26, 2005, p. 179
Third Military Medical University, Chongqing
Sodium intake influences vasoconstriction in cold-induced hypertensive
rats
(NewsRx) -- Sodium intake influences vasoconstriction in cold-induced
hypertensive rats. (viewing 88 of 2813 characters)
Biotech Week, January 26, 2005, p. 860