26Sep/13

Newly identified antibodies effectively treat Alzheimer's-like disease in mice – Science Codex


Medical Daily

Newly identified antibodies effectively treat Alzheimer’s-like disease in mice
Science Codex
Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the accumulation of particular toxic proteins in the brain that are believed to underlie the cognitive decline in patients. A new study conducted in mice suggests that newly identified antibody treatments can
Antibodies Could Halt Alzheimer’s And Dementia Onset, Improve Cognitive Medical Daily

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26Sep/13

Boxed warning for HBV risk added to Rituxan, Arzerra – Clinical Advisor


Medscape

Boxed warning for HBV risk added to Rituxan, Arzerra
Clinical Advisor
The FDA has announced that the anti-CD20-directed monoclonal antibodies rituximab (Rituxan) and ofatumumab (Arzerra) will carry a boxed warning for immunosupression-related reactivation of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in a drug safety communication.
Boxed Warning on HBV Reactivation for Blood Cancer DrugsMedscape
FDA updates ‘box warning’ for Arzerra and Rituxan to include Hepatitis B The Global Dispatch
Boxed warning for potential HBV reactivation added to Arzerra, Rituxan labelingHealio
Pharmaceutical Processing
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26Sep/13

Antibodies found in shark blood could help tackle breast cancer – stv.tv


BBC News

Antibodies found in shark blood could help tackle breast cancer
stv.tv
A type of antibody found only in the blood of sharks could help tackle breast cancer. It is thought that the unique IgNAR antibodies could be used to prevent the growth of cancer cells. Research into the antibodies could lead to the development of new
Breast Cancer: Sharks’ Antibodies Could Hold KeySky News
Shark antibodies ‘may target breast cancer’BBC News
Shark antibodies may aid breast cancer fightScotland on Sunday
Business Standard
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