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Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A. Gray has been commonly used in folk medicine to treat abscesses, microbiological infections, snake bites, malaria and diabetes. Both anti-inflammatory and anti-malari...
TsDAF-21/Hsp90 is expressed in all examined stages of Trichinella spiralis.
Trichinella is an important parasitic nematode of animals worldwide. Heat shock proteins are ubiquitous in nature and allow organisms to quickly respond to environmental stress. A portion of the Tsdaf...
Herein we report the rational design of new phosphopeptides for control of nucleation, growth and aggregation of water-soluble, superparamagnetic iron-iron oxide core-shell nanoparticles. The use of t...
MiADMSA Protects Arsenic-Induced Oxidative Stress in Human Keratinocyte 'HaCaT' Cells.
Arsenic toxicity may lead to skin manifestations and arsenic accumulation in keratinised tissue. Thus human keratinocytes has been extensively used to study dermal effects of arsenic exposure. The pre...
Film review: Two amide-containing bisolefin monomers undergo solid-state polymerization (see example) through a [2+2] reaction in a single-crystal-to-single-crystal fashion. The transformation was fav...
We isolated and functionally characterized the alpha- and beta- subunits (ApCpnA and ApCpnB) of a chaperonin from Aeropyrum pernix K1. The constructed vectors pET3d- ApCpnA and pET21a-ApCpnB were tran...
Toxic epidermal necrolysis associated with rifaximin.
The case of a patient who developed toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) after treatment with rifaximin for hepatic encephalopathy is reported.
The cisplatin analogues cis-[PtCl2(3ClHaza)2] (1) and cis-[PtCl2(3IHaza)2] (2) (3ClHaza and 3IHaza are 3-chloro-7-azaindole and 3-iodo-7-azaindole, respectively) are quite toxic to ovarian tumor cel...
Large scale and well-ordered gold nanoparticle superlattices were fabricated by self-assembly as an active substrate for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) that can quantitatively detect carbary...
The purpose of this study was to determine in healthy humans whether First Leaf (FL; composed of blackcurrant extract powder, lactoferrin and lutein) and Cassis Anthomix 30 (CAM30; blackcurrant extrac...
News Articles
Shock -- Administered Uninterrupted Chest Compressions
With the advent of gel adhesive pads, is it still dangerous for medical professionals to administer continuous chest compressions during defibrillation? American Academy of Emergency Medicine
Opponents to the Closing Will Present Testimony Detailing the Devastating Impact the Loss of this Service Will Have on the Vulnerable Children of Greater Taunton Steward's Decision Violates Its...
Structural basis for alternating access of a eukaryotic calcium/proton exchanger
Eukaryotic Ca2+ regulation involves sequestration into intracellular organelles, and expeditious Ca2+ release into the cytosol is a hallmark of key signalling transduction pathways. Bulk removal of Ca...
Timing of cancer radiation therapy may minimize hair loss, researchers say
(Salk Institute) Discovering that mouse hair has a circadian clock -- a 24-hour cycle of growth followed by restorative repair -- researchers suspect that hair loss in humans from toxic cancer radioth...
Sensors For Heart Devices, Consumer Electronics, Vulnerable To Certain Security Risks
The type of sensors that pick up the rhythm of a beating heart in implanted cardiac defibrillators and pacemakers are vulnerable to tampering, according to a new study conducted in controlled laborato...
Source of infection affects hospital mortality in septic shock patients in the ICU
(American Thoracic Society) In ICU patients who have septic shock, the anatomic source of infection has a strong effect on the chances of survival, according to a new study from researchers in Canada.
1-800-GO-VAPOR.com to Target Gas Station Owners with Chemical-Free Vapor Steam Cleaner Technology
The commercial-grade Ladybug Tekno 2350 Steam Vapor Sanitization System qualifies as a disinfection device for the EPA, making it more suitable than traditional hard-surface disinfectants for cleaning...
Leading LA Prosthodontist Goes ‘Green,’ Announces New Paperless Office
Dr. Anthony Montella today announced that Westlake Village dental practice Advanced Prosthodontic Specialists is compliant with California’s energy efficiency program. Westlake Village, CA (PRWEB) M...
1-800-GO-VAPOR.com to Market Vapor Steam Cleaner to Orthodontists
The Professional-Grade Ladybug Tekno 2350 Steam Vapor Sanitization System qualifies as a disinfection device for the EPA, making it more suitable than traditional hard-surface disinfectants for many h...
Degenerative Changes Identified in Spinal Discs and Reversed With Drug Cocktail In Diabetic Mice
New York, NY (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 Degenerative changes to the area of the spinal disc that absorbs most of the shock felt with compression, known as the nucleus pulposus, has been demonstrated and...
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Companies
CytomX Therapeutics is an early stage biotechnology company developing Probodiesâ¢, or proteolytically-activated antibodies. Probodies combine the well-established power and s...
After losing her Mother to melanoma skin cancer, which claims nearly 8,650 people each year, Founder Tricia Trimble recognized the importance of proper sun protection. More import...
Founded in 1989, Integrity Engineering, Inc. is an engineering firm focused on developing new technologies and providing superior engineering design, analysis and educational serv...
G-Zero Therapeutics, Inc., a privately held pharmaceutical company, founded in 2008 by Dr. Norman Sharpless, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Kwok-Kin Wong,...
X2IMPACT is a Seattle-based technology company developing impact monitoring systems designed to provide real time, high quality information about head impact events that cause spo...
SKYDEX, a privately held technology company with headquarters in Denver, is the industry leader in developing protective materials that mitigate shock, vibration and energy forces...
Vasomedical, Inc. is primarily engaged in designing, manufacturing, marketing and supporting EECP® external counterpulsation systems based on the Company's proprietary technolo...
A privately held corporation founded in 1995 specifically for the promotion, manufacture, and sale of customized Brain-Pad® dual-arch mouth-guards designed to reduce the risk o...
Limerick BioPharma (http://www.limerickbio.com) is developing small molecule modulators of cell membrane-bound transporters to rid cells of unwanted toxins. By activating cellular...
Dedicated to enhancing the treatment of soft tissue injuries, burns and edema through the development and manufacturing of Cryotherapy (cold therapy) products, Arctic Ease employs...
Clinical Trials
Nephrotic Syndrome Study Network
Minimal change disease (MCD), focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), and Membranous nephropathy (MN), generate an enormous individual and societal financial burden, accounting for appr...
Study of OSI-774 (Tarceva) in Previously Untreated Elderly Lung Cancer Patients
The primary purpose of this study is to determine whether the drug OSI-774 is less toxic and potentially as good as or better than standard chemotherapy drugs, when given to subjects with...
Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease of unknown origin. Recently, the role of environmental factors, and particularly toxic drug exposure, in the genesis of scleroderma has been suggested....
Lactic Acid in the Rectum and Life-Threatening Infection
Life-threatening infection impairs bloodflow to the gut, thereby causing less delivery of oxygen. This leads to increased formation of lactic acid. The investigators hypothesize, that the...
In this phase I/II trial, we will evaluate a novel combination of chemotherapy, used concurrently with radiation therapy, in the preoperative therapy of locoregional carcinoma of the esoph...
Studies of Acute Lung Injury (ALI) and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Nitric oxide (NO) plays a pivotal role in maintenance of normal vascular tone. However, in sepsis the excessive production of NO results in myocardial depression, vasoplegia, and cytotoxic...
Change and Clinical Significance of Plantar Fascia Thickness After ESWT
The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on the thickness of plantar fascia measured by ultrasonographic examination among patients wit...
Davallia Divaricata BL: The Use of Traditional Chinese Native Medicine for Osteoporosis
We, the investigators at National Taiwan University Hospital, have determined the therapeutic and toxic effects of the traditional herb on the ovariectomized Wistar rat. The final years w...
Psychological Support for Patients With an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
About 30% of patients survive a cardiac arrest, and the majority of these receive an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) for prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD). While ICD th...
Laser Therapy of Benign Thyroid Nodules
Nodular goitre is common in the general population and less than 5% of the patients who undergo surgery for solitary thyroid nodules have cancer, in absence of clinical suspicion. Nodu...
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Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Toxicity Tests, Chronic
Experiments designed to determine the potential toxic effects of a long-term exposure to a chemical or chemicals.
Sea Nettle, East Coast
Species of jellyfish, in the family Pelagiidae, order Semaeostomeae, class SCYPHOZOA. Their painful sting is caused by a venom toxic to humans.
Toxicogenetics
The study of existing genetic knowledge, and the generation of new genetic data, to understand and thus avoid DRUG TOXICITY and adverse effects from toxic substances from the environment.
Gtp-binding Protein Alpha Subunits, G12-g13
A ubiquitously expressed family of heterotrimeric GTP-binding protein alpha subunits that signal through interactions with a variety of second messengers as GTPASE-ACTIVATING PROTEINS; GUANINE NUCLEOTIDE EXCHANGE FACTORS; and HEAT SHOCK PROTEINS. The G12-G13 part of the name is also spelled G12/G13.
Caulerpa
A genus of toxic marine GREEN ALGAE found throughout tropical and subtropical seas. One species, Caulerpa taxifolia, is highly invasive and produces the poison caulerpenyne, deadly to marine organisms though not humans.
