Pharmacovigilance – News and Features

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Genetic Research Method Sheds Light on Drug Metabolism
Use of a mouse genetic analysis method may lead to a better understanding of how drugs are metabolized.

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Biophan Files Drug Delivery Patent for Use of NaturalNano's Halloysite Nanotubes
The nanotubes, which are hollow inorganic nanostructures derived from clay, allow the linear, controlled release of drugs.

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Nano Machine Switches Between Biological and Silicon Worlds
Scientists uses the Mol-Switch with time-resolved fluorescence for DNA sequencing.

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Scientists Develop Concept with Potential to Help Predict how Individuals may Respond to Drugs
The method is expected to be synergistic with existing pharmacogenomic approaches.

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Primagen Awarded U.S. Patent for Using Mitochondrial DNA Quantification as Biomarker
The patented Mitox™ technology covers the measurement of mitochondrial DNA and RNA as a biomarker in the assessment of efficacy and unwanted adverse events of treatment.

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Gentris Introduces Human Genomic DNA Reference Controls for CYP2D6 Gene
CYP2D6 affects the metabolism of a large number of compounds, including several commonly prescribed cardiovascular, anti-depressant and analgesic drugs.

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NanoMaterials Technology Opens new US$1.5 Million Facility
A brand new laboratory, which includes a GMP facility and pharmaceutical and chemical laboratories, has been set up.

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Researchers Identify Role of Protein in Hemoglobin Gene Silencing
Protein MBD2 mediates silencing of the fetal gamma-globin gene through DNA methylation.

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Expanded Access Program for Rexin-G™ Provides Genetic Medicine to Cancer Patients
The Expanded Access Program extends the clinical applications of the world's first targeted genetic medicine to many more cancer patients.

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Third Wave and Mitsubishi Announce Japanese Joint Venture for Personalized Medicine
Third Wave will accelerate and expand the development of high-value clinical products for the Japanese molecular diagnostic market.
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