News tagged with journal of pathology
Factors from common human bacteria may trigger multiple sclerosis
Nov 24, 2009 |
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Current research suggests that a common oral bacterium may exacerbate autoimmune disease. The related report by Nichols et al, "Unique Lipids from a Common Human Bacterium Represent a New Class of TLR2 Ligands Capable of ...
Alzheimer's lesions found in the retina
Oct 21, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The eyes may be the windows to the soul, but new research indicates they also may mirror a brain ravaged by Alzheimer's disease.
The bowels of infection
Oct 21, 2009 |
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Current research suggests that latent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection may exacerbate inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The related report by Onyeagocha et al, "Latent cytomegalovirus infection exacerbates experimental colitis," ...
Bird flu leaves the nest -- adapting to a new host
Aug 26, 2009 |
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Current research suggests that viral polymerase may provide a new therapeutic target for host-adapted avian influenza. The related report by Gabriel et al, "Spread of Infection and Lymphocyte Depletion in Mice Depends on ...
Elevated arginase levels contribute to vascular eye disease such as diabetic retinopathy
Aug 18, 2009 |
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Elevated levels of the enzyme arginase contribute to vascular eye damage and Medical College of Georgia researchers say therapies to normalize its levels could halt progression of potentially blinding diseases ...
Blood flow in Alzheimer's disease
Jul 27, 2009 |
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Researchers have discovered that the enzyme, endothelin converting enzyme-2 (ECE-2), may cause the decrease in blood flow in the brain seen in Alzheimer's disease and contribute to progression of the disease.
The 'see food' diet
Jul 23, 2009 |
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Current research suggests that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent one of the leading causes of legal blindness among the elderly. The related report by Tuo et al, "A high omega-3 fatty acid diet reduces retinal ...
Tummy troubles -- gastrin key in bacterial-induced stomach cancer
Jun 24, 2009 |
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Current research suggests that levels of gastrin play a key role in the development of Helicobacter-induced stomach cancer. The related report by Takaishi et al, "Gastrin is an essential cofactor for Helicobacter-associated gastric corpu ...
One size does not fit all: A new look at therapies
May 26, 2009 |
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Statins, a commonly prescribed class of drugs used by millions worldwide to effectively lower blood cholesterol levels, may actually have a negative impact in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients treated with high daily dosages.
Tuberculosis -- hiding in plain sight
May 22, 2009 |
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Current research suggests that Mycobacterium tuberculosis can evade the immune response. The related report by Rahman et al, "Compartmentalization of immune responses in human tuberculosis: few CD8+ effector ...
New universal breast cancer marker predicts recurrence and clinical outcome
May 06, 2009 |
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Reporting online in the American Journal of Pathology, researchers from the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson have implicated the loss of a stromal protein called caveolin-1 as a major new prognostic factor in patients with b ...
Experimental drug shows promise against head and neck cancer
Apr 28, 2009 |
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A laboratory study by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University suggests that an anti-cancer compound studied for treating blood cancers may also help in treating cancers of ...
New mediator of smoking recruits
Apr 24, 2009 |
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Current research suggests that smoking increases the production of osteopontin in the lungs, which contributes to the development of smoking-related lung disease. The related report by Prasse et al, "Essential role of osteopontin ...
Pioneering study may open door to first targeted treatment for common childhood brain tumour
Apr 16, 2009 |
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Scientists have found evidence to suggest that ‘small molecule’ drugs could offer the first effective chemotherapy for childhood low-grade astrocytomas, improving the prognosis for hundreds diagnosed with the disease - reveals ...
Researchers identify genetic markers for aggressive head and neck cancer
Mar 18, 2009 |
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Scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have identified genetic markers that signal poor outcomes for patients with head and neck cancer. These findings could one day lead to a genetic test ...
