FDA Clears Stem Cell Clinical Trial

Image via Wikipedia FDA‘s decision “marks the dawn of a new era in medical therapeutics,” Thomas B. Okarma, president and CEO of Geron, said during a teleconference briefing. GRNOPC1 is intended to “permanently reverse disease pathology, not merely to temporarily relieve symptoms,” he noted. via FDA Clears Stem Cell Clinical Trial | Chemical & Engineering … Read more

Indian Turmeric’s (हल्दी) healing secret, finally revealed?

Image via Wikipedia India’s “Holy Powder”, Turmeric, Finally Reveals Its Centuries-old Secret April 19, 2009 J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2009, 131 (12), 4490-4498 Copyright 2009 American Chemical Society Scientists in Michigan are reporting discovery of the secret behind the fabled healing power of the main ingredient in turmeric – a spice revered in India as … Read more

J Med Chem Article: Adenine based acyclic-nucleotides as novel P2X3 receptor ligands

Image via Wikipedia Adenine based acyclic-nucleotides as novel P2X3 receptor ligands Volpini Rosaria; Mishra, RC; Kachare DD; Dalben Diego; Catia Lambertucci; Ippolito Antonini; Vittori sauro; Marucci Gabriella and Nistri Andrea Abstract: A new series of acyclic nucleotides based on the adenine skeleton and bearing in 9-position a phosphorylated four carbon chain has been synthesized. Various … Read more