Component of aspirin prevents antibiotic-induced deafness
...ntamicin combines with iron in the body to trigger production of freeradicals---unstable molecules that rip apart and damage cells. Thousands oftiny hair cells in the inner ear are especially vulnerable. Without functionalhair cells, the inner ear is unable to detect sounds or transmit signals toauditory neur...Combination HIV vaccine induces diverse immune response
... cells. The othervaccine, SF-2 rgp120, stimulates production of HIV neutralizing antibodies,which can stop HIV from infecting cells. The vaccines contain only selected HIVgenes or proteins, and not the whole virus, so an individual cannot becomeinfected from receiving the vaccines. The current trial, which op...Aspirin's role in colon cancer prevention focus of $5 million grant
... suppress tumor growth andothers that increase the production of COX2, among others. They also have foundthat TGFb and RAS have a synergistic effect on the development of colon cancerand that they appear to be collaborators in the increase of COX2 levels. "If wecan learn how this occurs, the hope is that we'll ......virus expression vector system (BEVS) and scale-up production ofrecombinant proteins for use in pre-clinical research for diagnostics andtherapeutics, as well as for protein-protein interaction studies, protein(including enzyme) structure-function studies, crystallization and pre-clinicalvaccine development. A ...Wide use leads to push to test safety of four herbs
... of cancer. 1,3-Dichloro-2-butene, a high production industrial chemical with apotential for worker exp...y to a knowncarcinogen. 3-Picoline, a high production industrial chemical. Although all nine substances were nominated by health research agencie...Light physical training best for boosting immunity
...cell count,which can have a negative impact on the production of antibodies. The 33 inactive men aged 19 to 29 were in similar physical condition when theybegan the 12-week program. Those in the moderate group jogged or cycled four tofive times per week while the light training group performed the same exerci......tdonors found the cells differed markedly in their production of VEGF. Dr. Levy said the blood test developed by his team is being prepared forcommercial use. Cancer and diabetes patients who grow large amounts ofcollaterals could be treated more aggressively. The research team is also exami...UCSF researchers report new risk factors for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
...nts of the immune system.Macrophages stimulate the production and replication of B cells by driving Tcell activa...atory properties,NSAIDS block activated macrophage production of B-cell growth factors. In the United States, 85 percent of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas are B celllymp...Study suggests potential new approach to glaucoma therapy
...feld and Becker will test other drugs that inhibit production ofNOS-2. If their work progresses, human trials may follow. This research was supported by grants from the National Eye Institute and theGlaucoma Foundation....New studies of a liquid of life -- Lung surfactant
...t a suitablehost-vector system for the large-scale production of SP-B through geneticengineering techniques (whi...mmon problem for surface-active proteins),although production of recombinant human SP-C has begun," said Zasadzinski. "There are also continuing efforts......s is the limiting factor in the speed ofthe carpet production process," Beckham explained. "If we canimprove the efficiency of the drying process, we can dry morequickly and the manufacturer will be able to produce more carpetin less time. And if we can dry carpet with less energy, that'sultimately good for t...Why prostate cancer homes to bone
...dthat cells exposed to osteonectin increased their production of enzymes thatallow the cells to burrow not only ...ead of the cells to bone and also bypreventing the production of invasive enzymes. In addition to Drs. Jacob and Kleinman from the National Institute of Dental a...Hard liquor, not beer or wine, may explain trends in cirrhosis mortality
...In 1942-43, whenwartime needs diverted all ethanol production to the making of synthetic rubberand explosives, per capita consumption fell 22 percent. A similar drop occurredin 1946-47 when post-war consumption levels commenced. These short-term "natural experiments" generated mixed results, said Roizen. The 1...Brain chemical mellows male mice, but makes mouse moms tough
... were aggressive, though, no significantcitrulline production occurred. "In males, it's useful to be aggressive throughout the breeding season becausethis can increase access to females and also can lead to attacks on the pups ofanother male," says Gammie, speculating on the reasons for the differences inbrain ...Hormone linked to body weight may help regulate blood pressure
...hose who are missing the gene thatregulates leptin production become fat. When they are given leptin, they eatless and lose weight. But the situation is less clear-cut in humans. Obese people tend to have highleptin levels. Researchers believe these individuals may have a leptinresistance that blocks their abil...Pacemaker for larynx allows patients to breathe easier
...ack to theirmidline position to allow normal voice production and airway protection." Zealear says about 6,000 p...ection also allows increased air flow during voice production andhas actually improved the quality of her voice, according to Cheryl Rainey,Ph.D. assistant profes...OHSU researchers test medication that targets fever without side effects
...tions in the body while the newdrug inhibits fever production by the COX-2 enzyme. In the past, theinterruptions of COX-1 functions have been known to cause kidney and stomachproblems for some patients. "What sets this drug apart from the rest is its ability to focus on theinflammation caused by a virus or bact...UCSF finding could lead to a new class of painkillers
...ng the new COX-2 inhibitors -- act by blocking the production of some of these chemical signals, or inflammatory "mediators." However, because these drugs block only a small percentage of these messages, their effectiveness is limited. The significance of the UCSF finding is that the researchers have identified...Keep taking the medicine, diabetes research warns
...f 27%, and sulphonylureas (which stimulate insulin production in the pancreas) had a discontinuation rate of 16%. Individuals who discontinued were 1.9 times as likely to need emergency treatment in hospital than those continuing treatment and the mortality rate among 'discontinuers' was almost 3 times higher t...Extract from traditional Chinese herb enhances recovery in stressed cells
...ce was observed,reflecting a rapid increase in the production of free radicals. In thefollowing hours, the cells never regained their natural ability to beatrhythmically. In experiments where baicalensis extract was added to the perfusion fluid alongwith the oxygen and sugar, the cells eventually began to con...