The Immune System – News and Features

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Developments Improve Safety of Stem Cell Transplantation in the Treatment of Leukaemia
Study shows that a 'suicide' gene can be used to cut short rejection reactions following stem cell transplants.

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Researchers Identify Roles of Gene Mutations Causing Lupus in Mice
Researchers find that a defect in the Ly108 gene causes immune cells called B-cells to attack the body’s healthy cells.

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Carrington Receives European Patent Protection for Stabilization of Proteins and Peptides
Focuses on stabilization of unstable molecules expands drug delivery base for proteins and peptides.

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Lpath Humanizes Its Anti-S1P Antibody Sphingomab™
Important milestone achieved in development of anti-S1P antibody for treatment of cancer and other major diseases.

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Gene Expression Profiling can Diagnose Burkitt's Lymphoma
Burkitt's lymphoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma cells appear similar when viewed under a microscope.

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Inovio at ASGT 9th Annual Meeting
Inovio’s presentation showcase potential for electroporation in delivering DNA vaccines.

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ThermoGenesis and Netcord Note U.S. Patent Office's Rejection of PharmaStem Cord Blood Stem Cell Patent Claims
These patents relate to the collection, cryopreservation and storage of hematopoietic stem cell - containing umbilical cord blood.

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GSK Licenses Cancer Antigen Portfolio From Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
GSK has licensed from LICR a significant number of cancer antigens expressed in a large variety of cancers.

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Life Science Pharmaceuticals Acquires Monoclonal Antibody Programs from LICR
Company plans to exploit the targeting attributes of certain product candidates by attaching tumor-fighting payloads to the antibodies.

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Moffitt and Inovio Announce Positive Results from Human Study of Plasmid DNA Delivery Using Electroporation
Collaborators encouraged by interim data from phase I clinical study of patients with malignant melanoma.
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