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Osteoarthritis associated genes: an interview with Professor Jonathan Tobias, University of Bristol

Joints are lined by articular cartilage, loss of which is one of the hallmarks of osteoarthritis. Articular cartilage is made up of a number of proteins, such as type II collagen. In rare forms of osteoarthritis, one of these structural proteins is defective as a result of a genetic mutation.

2 Jul 2013

Scientists track down origins of fibrosis-promoting cells that scar and destroy organs

Scientists have tracked down and quantified the diverse origins of cells that drive fibrosis, the incurable, runaway wound-healing that scars and ultimately destroys organs such as the lungs, liver and kidneys.

2 Jul 2013

Decorin protein in blood inhibits tumor progression, say researchers

Researchers from Thomas Jefferson University's Kimmel Cancer Center have discovered that decorin, a naturally occurring protein that circulates in the blood, acts as a potent inhibitor of tumor growth modulating the tumor microenvironment.

28 Jun 2013

Study: Timing of calcium, vitamin D supplementation affects skeletal adaptations to exercise training

Taking calcium and vitamin D before exercise may influence how bones adapt to exercise, according to a new study. The results will be presented on Tuesday at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

19 Jun 2013

STAAR Surgical to market Visian ICL with CentraFLOW technology in Korea, Argentina

STAAR Surgical Company, a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of minimally invasive ophthalmic products, today announced that it has received regulatory approvals to market its Visian Implantable Collamer Lens with CentraFLOW technology from the KFDA in Korea and the ANMAT in Argentina.

17 Jun 2013

Nano-biosensors along with new imaging techniques can improve drug targeting in pancreatic cancer

UK and Australian scientists have been able to show ways in which we can markedly improve drug targeting of solid tumours, using tiny 'biosensors' along with new advanced imaging techniques.

12 Jun 2013

Mentor announces availability of CPX4 Tissue Expander in EMEA markets

Following FDA approval for the US market in April, Mentor, leading global manufacturer of the highest quality breast implants is proud to announce the availability of the CPX4 Tissue Expander in the EMEA markets from June 12th 2013.

12 Jun 2013

MHN, Auxilium Pharmaceuticals launch new health awareness program on Peyronie's disease

Men's Health Network and Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty biopharmaceutical company, have announced the launch of a new health awareness program called "Ask About the Curve" to provide information about Peyronie's disease and to help empower men to have meaningful discussions about their condition with their partner and their healthcare provider.

11 Jun 2013

Doctors create bioengineered blood vessel and implant it in the arm of kidney disease patient

In a first-of-its-kind operation in the United States, a team of doctors at Duke University Hospital helped create a bioengineered blood vessel and implanted it into the arm of a patient with end-stage kidney disease.

7 Jun 2013

Bioengineers find innovative ways to grow new cartilage from patient's own stem cells

Cartilage injuries are difficult to repair. Current surgical options generally involve taking a piece from another part of the injured joint and patching over the damaged area, but this approach involves damaging healthy cartilage, and a person's cartilage may still deteriorate with age.

5 Jun 2013

Alcon launches JETREA in Denmark and Sweden

ThromboGenics NV, an integrated biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative ophthalmic medicines, today announces that its partner Alcon has launched JETREA in Denmark and Sweden, the third and fourth European markets where the product is now available.

28 May 2013

New data highlights urgent crisis posed on US healthcare system by DFUs and VLUs

Organogenesis Inc., a commercial leader in the field of regenerative medicine, presented new data generated in collaboration with a team of expert economists from Analysis Group (a leading health economics consultancy) demonstrating the significant healthcare resource and economic burden that diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers place upon the US healthcare system.

23 May 2013

Polymer substance fully resists the body's natural attack response to foreign objects

It's a familiar scenario - a patient receives a medical implant and days later, the body attacks the artificial valve or device, causing complications to an already compromised system.

15 May 2013

High levels of collagen in breasts are associated with breast cancer metastasis

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have discovered why breast cancer patients with dense breasts are more likely than others to develop aggressive tumors that spread.

6 May 2013

Experts and patients share tips on preventing skin cancer

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with one in five Americans developing it over the course of their lives. It's also one of the most preventable types of cancers.

26 Apr 2013

Running or jumping may worsen cartilage damage, MIT engineers find

Osteoarthritis, which affects at least 20 percent of adults in the United States, leads to deterioration of cartilage, the rubbery tissue that prevents bones from rubbing together.

18 Apr 2013

Researchers report progress on non-invasive method to assess kidney function

Researchers may have found a way to block kidney-destroying inflammation and help damaged kidney cells recover.

17 Apr 2013

Bioengineered kidneys transplanted into living rats produce urine

Bioengineered rat kidneys developed by Massachusetts General Hospital investigators successfully produced urine both in a laboratory apparatus and after being transplanted into living animals.

16 Apr 2013

Research: High sugar levels can damage body’s elastic proteins

High sugar levels in the body come at a cost to health. New research suggests that more sugar in the body could damage the elastic proteins that help us breathe and pump blood. The findings could have health implications for diabetics, who have high blood-glucose levels.

15 Apr 2013

KYTHERA Biopharmaceuticals reports positive results from Phase IIb study of ATX-101

KYTHERA Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. today presented positive results that found MRI measurements of patients treated with ATX-101 demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in submental fat, commonly known as double chin, during an oral session at The Aesthetic Meeting 2013, organized by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, April 11-16, New York, NY.

15 Apr 2013

Collagen News and Research

Latest Collagen News and Research

Osteoarthritis associated genes: an interview with Professor Jonathan Tobias, University of Bristol

Scientists track down origins of fibrosis-promoting cells that scar and destroy organs

Decorin protein in blood inhibits tumor progression, say researchers

Study: Timing of calcium, vitamin D supplementation affects skeletal adaptations to exercise training

STAAR Surgical to market Visian ICL with CentraFLOW technology in Korea, Argentina

Nano-biosensors along with new imaging techniques can improve drug targeting in pancreatic cancer

Mentor announces availability of CPX4 Tissue Expander in EMEA markets

MHN, Auxilium Pharmaceuticals launch new health awareness program on Peyronie's disease

Doctors create bioengineered blood vessel and implant it in the arm of kidney disease patient

Bioengineers find innovative ways to grow new cartilage from patient's own stem cells

Alcon launches JETREA in Denmark and Sweden

New data highlights urgent crisis posed on US healthcare system by DFUs and VLUs

Polymer substance fully resists the body's natural attack response to foreign objects

High levels of collagen in breasts are associated with breast cancer metastasis

Experts and patients share tips on preventing skin cancer

Running or jumping may worsen cartilage damage, MIT engineers find

Researchers report progress on non-invasive method to assess kidney function

Bioengineered kidneys transplanted into living rats produce urine

Research: High sugar levels can damage body’s elastic proteins

KYTHERA Biopharmaceuticals reports positive results from Phase IIb study of ATX-101

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