Cancers deficient in ASS enzyme allow ADI-PEG 20 to inhibit cancer cell growth
Polaris Group scientists and university collaborators reported at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), that a number of different cancers have a deficiency in a specific enzyme,...
View ArticleOpinions: Gender-based violence and HIV; AIDS vaccine; Global NTDs; Responses...
"Gender-based violence is a world-wide pandemic and directly affects the spread of HIV/AIDS. Fear of violence limits the ability of women and girls to choose their partners; to find out about a...
View ArticlePolaris' ADI-PEG 20 novel anticancer drug inhibits growth of metastatic...
Physicians attending the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) presented evidence that pegylated arginine deiminase (ADI-PEG 20), a novel anticancer drug that targets...
View ArticleTraffic noise and stroke risk: Study
A new study shows that traffic noise may increase the risk of stroke, particularly for older individuals. The study looked at the association between road traffic noise and stroke in more than 51,000...
View ArticlePolaris initiates ADI-PEG 20 Phase 2 trial in patients with malignant...
Polaris Group announced today the enrollment of the first patient in a Phase 2 clinical trial of ADI-PEG 20, the company's novel enzyme-based treatment for malignant mesothelioma.
View ArticlePolaris' ADI-PEG 20 exhibits potential against AML, GBM and bladder cancer
Polaris Group announced today that data from preclinical studies suggest ADI-PEG 20, the Company's pegylated arginine deiminase therapeutic, may be effective in treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML),...
View ArticleWalnuts associated with better memory scores and cognitive function
Do you recall what you ate for breakfast today or dinner last night? According to new research, you may have a better chance of remembering if you include walnuts. Recent findings published in the...
View ArticleAntibody-coated stents carry increased risk of myocardial infarction and...
If narrowed or blocked coronary vessels have to be widened or opened, a vascular support (stent) is usually inserted. Drug-coated stents are preferred for patients at high risk of renewed narrowing of...
View ArticlePreclinical studies show bladder cancers, mesotheliomas respond to treatment...
Scientists from academic institutions reported at the 2013 annual American Association for Cancer Research meeting, results from preclinical studies which showed that certain bladder cancers and...
View ArticleLawmakers weigh deal giving FDA reater clout after meningitis outbreak
House and Senate negotiators appear to be making progress towards stiffer regulations over the type of drugs that caused last year's outbreak. In other Capitol Hill news, the GOP pushes to repeal a tax...
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