Category Archives: Gene Therapy

Gene Therapy Delivery System – Video


20-03-2012 09:38 A new way of delivering gene therapy to the body is developed by OU Medicine. www.uhatok.com Continue reading

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Nuvilex Highlights the Technology and Advances Behind the Cutting-Edge Cell-in-a-Box® Technology Platform

SILVER SPRING, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nuvilex, Inc. (OTCQB:NVLX), an emerging biotechnology provider of cell and gene therapy solutions through its ongoing acquisition of the assets of SG Austria, today discussed the proprietary Cell-in-a-Box technology, providing additional information about the science and technology behind the product. Creation of Cell-in-a-Box was a technological concept over 20 years ago, originally designed for studying potential ways to create protection for cells and destruction of viruses through neutralizing antibody production. Continue reading

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AUDIO: 'Exciting' new cystic fibrosis therapy

Imperial College's Professor Eric Alton explains new clinical trials of a new gene therapy treatment for Cystic Fibrosis.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=gene+therapy&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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AUDIO: 'Exciting' new cystic fibrosis therapy

The professor leading a trial in cystic fibrosis treatment said that there is “huge excitement” about a new type of gene therapy. Professor Eric Alton, UK Cystic Fibrosis Gene Therapy Consortium Coordinator from Imperial College, told the Today programme’s Justin Webb that his team is “excited and enthused” but insisted that it was important not to hype the potential breakthrough. The trial is being funded by the National Institute for Health Research and the Medical Research Council and it is hoped that it will ultimately lead to a cure for the inherited disorder which affects around 9,500 people in the UK and 90,000 around the world. Continue reading

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Combination therapy may improve life span and motor function of infants with Batten disease

Infants with Batten disease, a rare but fatal neurological disorder, appear healthy at birth. But within a few short years, the illness takes a heavy toll, leaving children blind, speechless and paralyzed. Most die by age 5. Continue reading

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Combination Treatment in Mice Shows Promise for Fatal Neurological Disorder in Kids

Newswise Infants with Batten disease, a rare but fatal neurological disorder, appear healthy at birth. But within a few short years, the illness takes a heavy toll, leaving children blind, speechless and paralyzed. Most die by age 5. Continue reading

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Completed Pancreatic Cancer Phase 1-2 Trial Concluded the Encapsulated Cells Produced Chemotherapy That May Treat …

SILVER SPRING, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nuvilex, Inc. (OTCQB:NVLX), an emerging biotechnology provider of cell and gene therapy solutions, discussed today the proprietary Cell-in-a-Box technology, being acquired from SG Austria, that was used for the pancreatic cancer clinical trial and may have an effect on downstream micro metastatic disease. The proprietary Cell-in-a-Box technology capsules, when used in combination with cytochrome P450 expressing cells, can be placed at the tumor site so that the cells inside the capsule can convert the drug ifosfamide. Continue reading

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Studies Highlight Nuvilex Cell-In-A-Box® Technology Enhances Chemotherapy Effectiveness

SILVER SPRING, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nuvilex, Inc. (OTCQB:NVLX), an emerging biotechnology provider of cell and gene therapy solutions, today discussed the use of the proprietary Cell-in-a-Box technology, being acquired from SG Austria, as an adjunct to chemotherapy across a spectrum of cancer treatments. The Cell-in-a-Box technology involves the encapsulation of cytochrome P450 expressing cells which are placed beside the target tumor Continue reading

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Gene Mutations Linked to Crohn's Disease in Ashkenazi Jews

Title: Gene Mutations Linked to Crohn's Disease in Ashkenazi Jews Category: Health News Created: 3/8/2012 6:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/9/2012Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=gene+medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Is Cancer Outwitting 'Personalized Medicine'?

WEDNESDAY, March 7 (HealthDay News) — The genetic makeup of cancer cells differs significantly from region to region within a single tumor, according to new research that raises questions about the true potential of personalized cancer medicine.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=gene+medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Meso Foundation Covers Recent Advances in Mesothelioma Gene Therapy in Teleconference

Yesterday, the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation hosted a teleconference featuring Dr. Continue reading

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Winnipeg researcher's gene discovery could help healing damage caused by heart attacks

Updated: Thu Mar. 01 2012 18:08:34 ctvwinnipeg.ca When a person suffers a heart attack, the time it takes to get treatment is crucial Continue reading

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Gene Therapy Could Help Corals Survive Climate Change

Image: Erinn Muller/Mote Marine Laboratory Editor’s note: Climate Query is a semi-weekly feature offered by Daily Climate, presenting short Q&A’s with players large and small in the climate arena. Read others in the series at http://wwwp.dailyclimate.org/tdc-newsroom/query/climate-queries. Kim Ritchie fell into coral research as an undergraduate, got a Ph.D Continue reading

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Gene therapy cures life-threatening lung infection in teenage boy

Doctors used the new technique to temporarily boost the immune system of the boy, who has an inherited condition A 16-year-old boy who was born with a life-threatening immune disorder has become the first patient to benefit from a new form of gene therapy. Doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London said the treatment had only a temporary effect but was sufficient to help the boy overcome … Continue reading

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Therapy 'aiding immune disease'

29 February 2012 Last updated at 10:39 ET Treatment which aims to correct a rare inherited genetic defect has helped a patient at risk from serious infection, a leading hospital is reporting. Continue reading

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Powells donate $5 million to Gene Therapy Center

Published: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 1:03 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 1:03 p.m. The original benefactors to the University of Florida's Powell Gene Therapy Center have donated another $5 million Continue reading

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Gene therapy helps regenerate injured brain cells

Sydney, Feb 16 (IANS) Gene therapy not only helps injured brain cells live longer and regenerate but also changes the shape of the cells, says a new study. Continue reading

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Gene Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis – an Interview with Dr Kevin Southern – Video


08-02-2012 18:31 Dr Kevin Southern talks about gene therapy as a possible treatment for Cystic Fibrosis. He is interviewed by Caitlin. This film is part of the Changing Futures Project: www.changing-futures.co.uk. Continue reading

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Sight Seen: Gene Therapy Restores Vision in Both Eyes

Gene therapy has markedly improved vision in both eyes in three women who were born virtually blind. The patients can now avoid obstacles even in dim light, read large print and recognize people's faces. The operation, researchers predict, should work … Continue reading

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Gene therapy 'gave me sight back'

Three US citizens who lost their sight in childhood have reported a dramatic improvement in vision after having gene therapy in both eyes.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=gene+medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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