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Cholesterol Binding Linked to Amyloid Plaque Formation in Alzheimer’s Disease
Molecular biologists studying the mechanisms that generate the toxic amyloid-beta clumps that characterize Alzheimer’s disease have identified a cholesterol-binding region on the extracellular segment of amyloid precursor protein that may be linked to the process of protein aggregation. More...18 Jun 2012
Monoclonal Antibodies Deliver Chemotherapy Drugs Directly to Cell Surface MUC1
Monoclonal antibodies directed at the SEA domain of the mucin 1 cell surface associated protein have been used to kill cancer cells by carrying drugs directly to MUC1 proteins expressed on their cell surface. More...14 Jun 2012
Adding Avastin to Chemotherapy Reduces Progression of Platinum Resistant Ovarian Cancer
Avastin, a drug already approved for use in several types of cancer, was shown in a phase III clinical study to effectively augment standard chemotherapy for the treatment of platinum resistant ovarian cancer. More...14 Jun 2012
BioTek Receives European Patent for Ultrasonic Cleaning Technology
BioTek Instruments, Inc., a microplate instrumentation, automation, and software developer, has announced receipt of European Patent EP 2 093 572 B, which covers the ultrasonic cleaning and maintenance feature used in the company’s microplate washers. More...13 Jun 2012
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