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TSRI scientists identify molecular pathways that resveratrol uses to achieve beneficial action

Resveratrol has been much in the news as the component of grapes and red wine associated with reducing “bad cholesterol,” heart disease and some types of cancer. Also found in blueberries, cranberries, mulberries, peanuts and pistachios, resveratrol is associated with beneficial health effects in aging, inflammation and metabolism.

30 Apr 2014

Scientists reveal molecular secrets behind resveratrol's health benefits

Resveratrol has been much in the news as the component of grapes and red wine associated with reducing "bad cholesterol," heart disease and some types of cancer. Also found in blueberries, cranberries, mulberries, peanuts and pistachios, resveratrol is associated with beneficial health effects in aging, inflammation and metabolism.

29 Apr 2014

Two internationally known scholars join Huntsman Cancer Institute

Two internationally known scholars, one in the field of cancer prevention and the other in the field of molecular biology, will join Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah as early as Sept. 1.

29 Apr 2014

Study shows pro-inflammatory cytokine TNF-α can speed recovery in mouse with pulmonary fibrosis

Inflammation has long been considered an integral part of the biological process that leads to deadly scarring in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. New research at National Jewish Health, however, suggests that a little inflammation may also be crucial to the healing and repair processes in the lungs.

26 Apr 2014

Aspirin can lower colon cancer risk among people with high levels of specific gene

The humble aspirin may have just added another beneficial effect beyond its ability to ameliorate headaches and reduce the risk of heart attacks: lowering colon cancer risk among people with high levels of a specific type of gene.

25 Apr 2014

Enhanced recovery approach used for colorectal surgery cut hospital stays

Changes in managing patients before, during and after colorectal surgery cut hospital stays by two days and reduced readmission rates, according to researchers who led a study of the approach at Duke University Hospital.

25 Apr 2014

Pfizer reports positive results from two tofacitinib Phase 3 trials for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis

Pfizer Inc. announced today top-line results from two pivotal Phase 3 trials from the Oral treatment Psoriasis Trials (OPT) Program, OPT Pivotal #1 (A3921078) and OPT Pivotal #2 (A3921079), evaluating the efficacy and safety of tofacitinib, an oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, the first in a new class of medicines being investigated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

23 Apr 2014

Cedars-Sinai researchers to receive $8M grant to fund Phase II clinical trial of experimental drug for stroke

Cedars-Sinai stroke intervention researchers have been informed that the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, part of the National Institutes of Health, will award an $8 million grant to fund a multicenter Phase II clinical trial of an experimental drug for stroke.

22 Apr 2014

Penn study clarifies action of potential new class of pain relievers that may benefit and not hurt heart

Nonsteroidal antinflamatory drugs (NSAIDs) that block an enzyme called COX-2 relieve pain and inflammation but can cause heart attacks, stroke, heart failure, and even sudden cardiac death.

22 Apr 2014

Study finds ginseng can help prevent, treat influenza and RSV infection

Ginseng can help treat and prevent influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a respiratory virus that infects the lungs and breathing passages, according to research findings by a scientist in Georgia State University's new Institute for Biomedical Sciences.

22 Apr 2014

New genetic evidence strengthens link between role of dietary fats with colon cancer progression

Scientists have shown new genetic evidence that could strengthen the link between the role of dietary fats with colon cancer progression.

22 Apr 2014

Can-Fite BioPharma signs agreement with Smart Assays to develop A3AR predictive biomarker kit

Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd., a biotechnology company with a pipeline of proprietary small molecule drugs that address inflammatory and cancer diseases, announced today it has signed an agreement with Smart Assays to develop a commercial biomarker blood test kit for the A3 adenosine receptor (A3AR).

21 Apr 2014

Study shows how infection worsens damage caused by stroke

Infection is bad news for all of us - but it can be really serious to people who have had a stroke. Evidence is mounting that infection makes things much worse after a stroke.

15 Apr 2014

Findings pave way for potential therapy to combat H1N1 flu virus

Flu epidemics cause up to half a million deaths worldwide each year, and emerging strains continually threaten to spread to humans and cause even deadlier pandemics. A study by McGill University professor Maziar Divangahi published by Cell Press on April 10 in the journal Immunity reveals that a drug that inhibits a molecule called prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) increases survival rates in mice infected with a lethal dose of the H1N1 flu virus.

11 Apr 2014

Mayo Clinic research shows RA patients more likely to develop chronic kidney disease

Rheumatoid arthritis patients are likelier than the average person to develop chronic kidney disease, and more severe inflammation in the first year of rheumatoid arthritis, corticosteroid use, high blood pressure and obesity are among the risk factors, new Mayo Clinic research shows.

10 Apr 2014

Study: Honokiol reduces proliferation of renal cell carcinoma

A new study shows that honokiol, a small molecule polyphenol extract derived from Magnolia officinalis bark, reduces proliferation of renal cell carcinoma.

9 Apr 2014

Access provides update on new formulation of anti-inflammatory drug amlexanox

ACCESS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (OTCBB: ACCP) provided an update on a new formulation of the anti-inflammatory drug amlexanox, called LexaGard™, for the treatment of inflammatory and ulcerative conditions of the esophagus.

8 Apr 2014

Researchers show Elafin protein plays key role against inflammatory reaction typical of celiac disease

Scientists from INRA and INSERM (France) in collaboration with scientists from McMaster University (Canada) and the Ecole polytechnique fédérale of Zurich (Switzerland) have shown that Elafin, a human protein, plays a key role against the inflammatory reaction typical of celiac disease (gluten intolerance).

8 Apr 2014

Wistar findings suggest link between colon microbiome and genome stability

Colorectal cancer develops in what is probably the most complex environment in the human body, a place where human cells cohabitate with a colony of approximately 10 trillion bacteria, most of which are unknown.

7 Apr 2014

Walking reduces high risk for heart disease in patients with kidney infection

Heart disease and infection are major complications and the leading causes of death in patients with chronic kidney disease. It is now well established that immune system dysfunction is involved in both of these pathological processes.

4 Apr 2014

Anti Inflammatory News and Research

TSRI scientists identify molecular pathways that resveratrol uses to achieve beneficial action

Scientists reveal molecular secrets behind resveratrol's health benefits

Two internationally known scholars join Huntsman Cancer Institute

Study shows pro-inflammatory cytokine TNF-α can speed recovery in mouse with pulmonary fibrosis

Aspirin can lower colon cancer risk among people with high levels of specific gene

Enhanced recovery approach used for colorectal surgery cut hospital stays

Pfizer reports positive results from two tofacitinib Phase 3 trials for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis

Cedars-Sinai researchers to receive $8M grant to fund Phase II clinical trial of experimental drug for stroke

Penn study clarifies action of potential new class of pain relievers that may benefit and not hurt heart

Study finds ginseng can help prevent, treat influenza and RSV infection

New genetic evidence strengthens link between role of dietary fats with colon cancer progression

Can-Fite BioPharma signs agreement with Smart Assays to develop A3AR predictive biomarker kit

Study shows how infection worsens damage caused by stroke

Findings pave way for potential therapy to combat H1N1 flu virus

Mayo Clinic research shows RA patients more likely to develop chronic kidney disease

Study: Honokiol reduces proliferation of renal cell carcinoma

Access provides update on new formulation of anti-inflammatory drug amlexanox

Researchers show Elafin protein plays key role against inflammatory reaction typical of celiac disease

Wistar findings suggest link between colon microbiome and genome stability

Walking reduces high risk for heart disease in patients with kidney infection

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