Inflammation

on the skin, showing the redness and swelling characteristic of inflammation . Black rings of necrotic tissue surround central areas of pusInflammation is the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. It is a protective attempt by the organism to remove the injurious stimuli as well as initiate the healing process for the tissue. Inflammation is not a synonym for infection. Even in cases where inflammation is caused by infection it is incorrect to use the terms as synonyms: infection is caused by an exogenous pathogen, while inflammation is the response of the organism to the pathogen.In the absence of inflammation, wounds and infections would never heal and progressive destruction of the tissue would compromise the survival of the organism. However, inflammation which runs unchecked can also lead to a host of diseases, such as hay fever, atherosclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. It is for this reason that inflammation is normally tightly regulated by the body. Inflammation can be classified as either acute or chronic. Acute inflammation is the initial response of the body to harmful stimuli and is achieved by the increased movement of plasma and leukocytes from the blood into the injured tissues. A cascade of biochemical events propagates and matures the inflammatory response, involving the local vascular system, the immune system, and various cells within the injured tissue. Prolonged inflammation, known as chronic inflammation, leads to a progressive shift in the type of cells which are present at the site of inflammation and is characterised by simultaneous destruction and healing of the tissue from the inflammatory process. (From the Wikpedia article Inflammation.)

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Recent Publications on Inflammation:
Experimental evidence of obesity as a risk factor for severe acute pancreatitis. The incidence of acute pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas, is...	13th November, 2009	Service of Gastroenterology, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva 1205,	World J Gastroenterol. 2009 Nov 14;15(42):5260-5.
Potential role of chitinase 3-like-1 in inflammation-associated carcinogenic changes of epithelial cells. The family of mammalian chitinases includes members both with and without...	13th November, 2009	Gastrointestinal Unit, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General	World J Gastroenterol. 2009 Nov 14;15(42):5249-59.
Nrf2 regulates microglial dynamics and neuroinflammation in experimental Parkinson's disease. Neural injury leads to inflammation and activation of microglia that in...	13th November, 2009	Centro de Investigacion en Red sobre Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas	Glia. 2009 Nov 11. DOI Direct Link
Clinico-pathological and protein characterization of BRAF and K-RAS mutated colorectal cancer and implications for prognosis. Recent evidence highlights the potential prognostic and predictive value...	13th November, 2009	Institute for Pathology, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.	Int J Cancer. 2009 Nov 11. DOI Direct Link
CX3CL1 (fractalkine): A signpost for biliary inflammation in primary biliary cirrhosis. Improvements in the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) may...	13th November, 2009	Department of Medicine and Biosystemic Science, Kyushu University Graduate	Hepatology. 2009 Nov 11. DOI Direct Link
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Press Releases About Inflammation:
Largest Gene Study of Childhood IBD Finds 5 New Genes	16th November, 2009	The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia	--Findings Linked to a Key Molecule Active in GI Inflammation-- PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In the largest, most comprehensive genetic analysis of childhood-onset inflammatory
Reportlinker Adds Autoimmune and Inflammation Inflammation	12th November, 2009	Reportlinker	-- Maintain a critical competitive advantage. % of Products by Phase of Development No. of Products by Phase of Development Marketed Products vs. Pipeline Products Company Overview - Pipeline
Miami-Based Family Practice Physician Hosting the Grand Opening of the Youthful Aging Center - Discover Your True Fountain of Youth!	28th October, 2009	Youthful Aging Center	MIAMI, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than 17 years and over 5,000 patients seen under the traditional medical modalities, Dr. Ana M. Hernandez, DO, has broken out of the mold and is committed to
NIH Director Francis Collins to Address 3,000 Cystic Fibrosis Experts at International Conference in Minneapolis	8th October, 2009	Cystic Fibrosis Foundation	-- Coping with barriers to health care coverage for people with CF Cystic fibrosis affects about 30,000 children and adults in the United States and causes life-threatening lung infections and
Reportlinker Adds Drug Delivery Partnering Agreements in Pharma and Biotech	6th October, 2009	Reportlinker	NEW YORK, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Reportlinker Adds Drug Delivery Partnering Agreements in Pharma and

BioNews Results for Inflammation:
New market research report on inflammation drugs	News-Medical.Net:  Nov 13 2009 2:29PM Matching: inflammation
The Histamine H4 Receptor Mediates Inflammation and Pruritus in Th2-Dependent Dermal Inflammation	MDLinx:  Nov 13 2009 11:04AM Matching: inflammation
Acute Decline in Renal Function, Inflammation, and Cardiovascular Risk after an Acute Coronary Syndrome	MDLinx:  Nov 13 2009 11:52AM Matching: inflammation
Reportlinker Adds Autoimmune and Inflammation Inflammation	Montana's News Station:  Nov 12 2009 7:30PM Matching: inflammation
Reportlinker Adds Autoimmune and Inflammation Inflammation	KSLA:  Nov 12 2009 8:41PM Matching: inflammation
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Inflammation Clinical Trials:
Detection of Plaque Inflammation by Positron Emission Tomography (PET)-Effects of Simvastatin on Plaque Inflammation

Inflammation Patents:
US Patent No.	Title
7615211	CD70 inhibition for the treatment and prevention of inflammatory bowel disease
7615379	Nucleic acid and corresponding protein entitled 193P1E1B useful in treatment and detection of cancer
7615380	Methods for modulating an immune response by modulating KRC activity
7615505	Inorganic fiber and method for manufacturing the same
7615532	Insulin derivatives
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Companies working in the area of Inflammation from Bioportfolio's Biocorporate database :
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A.P. Pharma A.P. Pharma, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments utilizing its proprietary polymer-based drug delivery systems....         View full profile
Accredo Health Accredo Health, Incorporated ("Accredo") is a Memphis-based parent organization for a family of companies providing specialized contract pharmacy and related services beneficial to patients with... www.accredohealth.com/        View full profile
Amgen Incorporated Over the past quarter century, Amgen has pioneered the methods by which human proteins that play a role in disease processes are identified, isolated, produced in quantity and used as therapeutics.... www.amgen.com/        View full profile
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