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Fat Cells, Immune Cells and Metabolic Syndrome

The Importance of the research into Metabolic Syndrome and related diseases is fascinating. Which methods and tools do experts use? more

News metabolic diseases

• Promethera Biosciences treats first patients with Promethera HepaStem

  Promethera Biosciences, a Belgian biotechnology company developing Promethera (R) HepaStem, a cell-based therapy for the treatment of liver-based metabolic diseases including Crigler-Najjar Syndrome and Urea Cycle Disorders, announced it has treated its first two patients with its treatment based on more

• Liquorice root found to contain anti-diabetic substance

  It provides the raw material for liquorice candy, calms the stomach and alleviates diseases of the airways: liquorice root. Chosen as the “Medicinal plant 2012”, the root has been treasured in traditional healing since ancient times. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics in more

• Addex Scientists Discover Glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) Induced Interaction Between GLP-1 and Gastric Inhibitory Peptide (GIP) Receptors

  Addex Pharmaceuticals announced that its scientists have demonstrated that, in the presence of GLP-1, glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor (GLP1R) can form a heterodimer receptor complex with gastric-inhibitory-peptide-receptor (GIPR). The discovery of this novel interaction between the two G-protein-co more

Publications metabolic diseases

• The Number of X Chromosomes Causes Sex Differences in Adiposity in Mice

  by Xuqi Chen, Rebecca McClusky, Jenny Chen, Simon W. Beaven, Peter Tontonoz, Arthur P. Arnold, Karen Reue Sexual dimorphism in body weight, fat distribution, and metabolic disease has been attributed largely to differential effects of male and female gonadal hormones. Here, we report that more

• Activation of invariant natural killer T cells by lipid excess promotes tissue inflammation, insulin resistance, and hepatic steatosis in obese mice [Immunology]

  Obesity triggers a low-grade systemic inflammation, which plays an important role in the development of obesity-associated metabolic diseases. In searching for links between lipid accumulation and chronic inflammation, we examined invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells, a subset of T lymphocytes th more

• Amorfrutins are potent antidiabetic dietary natural products [Applied Biological Sciences]

  Given worldwide increases in the incidence of obesity and type 2 diabetes, new strategies for preventing and treating metabolic diseases are needed. The nuclear receptor PPARγ (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma) plays a central role in lipid and glucose metabolism; however, current PP more

Market studies metabolic diseases

• Emerging Market for Clinical Trials in Russia - Curbs on New Drug Approval Timelines and Registration Fees Encourage the Emergence of a Major Global Player

  GBI Research has released its latest report, “Emerging Market for Clinical Trials in Russia - Curbs on New Drug Approval Timelines and Registration Fees Encourage the Emergence of a Major Global Player” that provides key data, information and analysis of the major trends and issues affecting the Cli more

• Galapagos NV (GLPGA) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

  Galapagos NV (Galapagos) is a publicly held research focused biopharmaceutical company. It is engaged in discovery and development of disease modifying drugs. The company develops GLPG0259 that targets protein kinase MAPKAPK5, as its leading drug candidate for the under initial stages of clinical tr more

• CKD Bio Corporation (063160) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

  CKD Bio Corporation (CKD Bio) is a publicly held pharmaceutical company. It is involved in the manufacture of pharmaceutical raw materials as well as in import and export of pharmaceuticals. The company mainly provides antibiotic ingredients that consists of potassium clavulanates, demethylchlortetr more

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