Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for mimicking the effects of ionizing radiations on cells, wherein cells are contacted with bleomycin.
Abstract:
Provided herein are methods and devices for the detection of conditions or disorders by detecting altered levels of stress response pathway biomarkers. Also provided are methods and reagents for identifying panels of biomarkers associated with a condition or disorder.
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to in vitro methods for mimicking in vivo pathological or physiologic conditions. The methods comprise applying shear forces to a cell type or cell type plated on a surface within a cell culture container. Methods for testing drugs or compounds in such systems are also described.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods and materials for more effectively treating patients with interferon. It is based on the discovery that clinical response to interferon (IFN) therapy is mediated in part by inhibition of activation of MDSC and such inhibition can be observed after a test dose of interferon; a significant decrease of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production by MDSC (as a measure of their activation) after IFN therapy is predictive of overall response to immunotherapy in cancer patients.
Abstract:
This disclosure relates to determining the stress level experienced by fish over a long period of time, which can be used in assessing the welfare status of fish. More, in particular, this disclosure relates to the usage of scales as well as other calcified tissue such as otoliths, spines and soft fin ray sampled from fish to quantify glucocorticoid levels in the scales/matrix. The levels of the glucocorticoids, such as cortisol or corticosterone, build up over time in scales and reflect long-lasting and stressful conditions that the fish have undergone during their lives and that have affected their level of stress. Hence, in vitro methods are disclosed herein that quantify the level of chronic stress in fish using scales as a logistic feasible, and non-invasive matrix for accurate and precise quantification of stress hormones.
Abstract:
Provided herein are methods and devices for the detection of conditions or disorders by detecting altered levels of stress response pathway biomarkers. Also provided are methods and reagents for identifying panels of biomarkers associated with a condition or disorder.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods for treating endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-related conditions (e.g., cancer, protein folding/misfolding disease, diabetes mellitus) and for identifying compounds for treating ER stress-related conditions in a subject (e.g., a human). The invention also provides methods for diagnosing an ER stress-related condition in a subject and kits for the treatment of same.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a low cost rapid response diagnostic system to determine cortisol levels in patients selected as potential candidates for GCR (glucocorticoid receptor) antagonist therapy utilizing a GCR antagonist, such as ORG 34517. The rapid, sensitive, and inexpensive test can be used to determine patients who have non-normal cortisol production or disordered circadian rhythms as a method for selecting subjects for GCR antagonist therapy for whom it is likely to have beneficial and/or therapeutic effects, and can also be used to monitor changes in cortisol levels in response to treatment.
Abstract:
Provided herein are methods and devices for the detection of conditions or disorders by detecting altered levels of stress response pathway biomarkers. Also provided are methods and reagents for identifying panels of biontarkers associated with condition or disorder.
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to in vitro methods for mimicking in vivo pathological or physiologic conditions. The methods comprise applying shear forces to a cell type or cell type plated on a surface within a cell culture container. Methods for testing drugs or compounds in such systems are also described.