Cytokines News and Research

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Skin disease shares common inflammatory pathway with metabolic disorder

Psoriasis is an independent risk for Type 2 Diabetes, according to a new study by researchers with the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, with the greatest risk seen in patients with severe psoriasis.

19 Jun 2012

Novel strategy for neutralizing unwanted molecules and clearing them from the body

Researchers have unveiled a novel strategy for neutralizing unwanted molecules and clearing them from the body.

18 Jun 2012

Researchers identify commensal bacteria in the human intestine

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital have identified commensal bacteria in the human intestine that produce a neurotransmitter that may play a role in preventing or treating inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease.

18 Jun 2012

Psoriasis TNF-α therapeutic effects mediated by MSC antioxidant reduction

The therapeutic effects of tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitors in psoriasis occur through a reduction in the antioxidant response of mesenchymal stem cells, suggest study findings.

15 Jun 2012

Tooth scaling reduces CV disease risk

Taiwanese study results show that undergoing tooth scaling significantly reduces the risk for future myocardial infarction, stroke, and total cardiovascular events.

14 Jun 2012

MVP receives European patent for PEG conjugates of interferon-beta-1b to treat MS

Mountain View Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced its receipt of European Patent No. 1 667 708 B1, titled "Polyethylene Glycol Conjugates of Interferon-beta-1b with Enhanced in vitro Biological Potency."

12 Jun 2012

Diabetes linked to increased blood cancer risk

Patients with Type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk for developing lymphoma, suggest findings from a US study.

11 Jun 2012

Incyte, Lilly announce 12-week results from baricitinib Phase IIb study on RA

Eli Lilly and Company and Incyte Corporation announced the presentation of 12-week results from a Phase IIb study of baricitinib, formerly LY3009104 (INCB28050), an orally available janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis.

11 Jun 2012

High doses of ginseng more effectively reduce cancer-related fatigue in patients

High doses of the herb American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) over two months reduced cancer-related fatigue in patients more effectively than a placebo, a Mayo Clinic-led study found. Sixty percent of patients studied had breast cancer. The findings are being presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting.

5 Jun 2012

Exercise reduces expression of cytokines and alleviates neuropathic pain

Exercise helps to alleviate pain related to nerve damage (neuropathic pain) by reducing levels of certain inflammation-promoting factors, suggests an experimental study in the June issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS).

2 Jun 2012

First study to correlate dietary fiber intake with inflammatory markers in adolescents

Adolescents who don't eat enough fiber tend to have bigger bellies and higher levels of inflammatory factors in their blood, both major risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes, researchers report.

2 Jun 2012

NYUCD receives NIH grant for ‘Biomarkers of Periodontal Disease Progression’ project

New York University College of Dentistry has been selected as one of five institutions that are sharing a $20.7 million grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIH) to the Forsyth Institute to find new ways to diagnose and fight periodontal disease.

1 Jun 2012

Researchers uncover potential new way to regulate the body's natural immune response

Australian researchers have uncovered a potential new way to regulate the body's natural immune response, offering hope of a simple and effective new treatment for auto-immune diseases.

1 Jun 2012

SQI Diagnostics reports net loss of $1,350,000 for second quarter 2012

SQI Diagnostics Inc., a life sciences company that develops and commercializes proprietary technologies and products for advanced microarray diagnostics, today announced its financial and operational results for the three and six months ended March 31, 2012.

31 May 2012

Wellmune minimizes risk of URTI among marathoners

Marathoners taking Wellmune WGP, a natural immune health ingredient, for four weeks experienced an average reduction of 40% in upper respiratory tract infection symptomatic days that commonly afflict long-distance runners, according to new clinical study results presented today at the American College of Sports Medicine 59th annual meeting.

31 May 2012

EPO issues patent to Cytune’s CYP0150 for treatment of cancer

Cytune Pharma, an emerging leader in innovative immunomodulatory agents against cancer and infectious diseases, announced today that it will attend the BIO2012 to present its major achievements over the last 12 months and to foster partnering discussions.

30 May 2012

Fever during pregnancy associated with autism or developmental delay

A team of UC Davis researchers has found that mothers who had fevers during their pregnancies were more than twice as likely to have a child with autism or developmental delay than were mothers of typically developing children, and that taking medication to treat fever countered its effect.

25 May 2012

Some patients appear to be more predisposed for recurrent infection from C. diff

University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers have found that some patients appear to be more predisposed for recurrent infection from the bacterium Clostridium difficile, or C. diff, and that it may advance to a more serious inflammatory condition in those individuals.

22 May 2012

Lecture discusses how negative emotions fuel cancer formation and metastasis

When it comes to cancer, there are obvious mind-body links. Stress, pessimism and other emotional factors have been proven to play a role, increasing the risk of cancer, metastasis and early mortality. This is a double-whammy for cancer patients, who must overcome anxiety from the moment they are diagnosed. In particular, stress has been shown to depress the immune system, increase inflammation and affect our bodies on the molecular level, even damaging DNA.

17 May 2012

Macrocure's CureXcell Shows Strong Efficacy and Safety in Phase IV Hard-To-Heal Wounds Trial

Cell therapy demonstrates high rate of complete closure of hard-to-heal wounds, including diabetic foot (DFU) and venous ulcers.

10 May 2012

Cytokines News and Research

Latest Cytokines News and Research

Skin disease shares common inflammatory pathway with metabolic disorder

Novel strategy for neutralizing unwanted molecules and clearing them from the body

Researchers identify commensal bacteria in the human intestine

Psoriasis TNF-α therapeutic effects mediated by MSC antioxidant reduction

Tooth scaling reduces CV disease risk

MVP receives European patent for PEG conjugates of interferon-beta-1b to treat MS

Diabetes linked to increased blood cancer risk

Incyte, Lilly announce 12-week results from baricitinib Phase IIb study on RA

High doses of ginseng more effectively reduce cancer-related fatigue in patients

Exercise reduces expression of cytokines and alleviates neuropathic pain

First study to correlate dietary fiber intake with inflammatory markers in adolescents

NYUCD receives NIH grant for ‘Biomarkers of Periodontal Disease Progression’ project

Researchers uncover potential new way to regulate the body's natural immune response

SQI Diagnostics reports net loss of $1,350,000 for second quarter 2012

Wellmune minimizes risk of URTI among marathoners

EPO issues patent to Cytune’s CYP0150 for treatment of cancer

Fever during pregnancy associated with autism or developmental delay

Some patients appear to be more predisposed for recurrent infection from C. diff

Lecture discusses how negative emotions fuel cancer formation and metastasis

Macrocure's CureXcell Shows Strong Efficacy and Safety in Phase IV Hard-To-Heal Wounds Trial

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

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Cytokines News and Research

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