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Laser and Nanotechnology Packed Device Reads Bacteria’s Metabolic Activity

Nano and laser technology packed into small device tests antibiotic treatment in minutes

3 Jul 2013

Positive Results from Novavax Phase 1 Trial of Nanoparticle RSV Vaccine

Novavax, Inc. today announced positive top-line safety and immunogenicity data for its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine candidate from a dose-ranging Phase 1 study in elderly adults. All subject groups receiving the recombinant fusion (F) protein nanoparticle vaccine candidate exhibited antibody responses against RSV at 28 and 56 days post-immunization, with rises in serum anti-F immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody levels.

From Novavax Inc. 3 Jul 2013

Novel Nanofiber Mesh Simultaneously Realizes Thermotherapy and Chemotherapy of Tumors

A research team headed by Dr. Mitsuhiro Ebara, a MANA Scientist of the Biomaterials Unit of the International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA, NIMS) developed a new nanofiber mesh which is capable of simultaneously realizing thermotherapy (hyperthermia) and chemotherapy (treatment with anticancer drugs) of tumors. Using this nanofiber mesh, the team succeeded in efficiently inducing natural death (apoptosis) of epithelial cancer cells.

From National Institute for Materials Science 3 Jul 2013

NanoViricides Submits Letter of Intent to File DengueCide Orphan Drug Application with the EMA

NanoViricides, Inc. (the "Company") announced today that it has submitted its letter of intent to file an Orphan Drug Application with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for DengueCide™, its drug candidate for the treatment of dengue and dengue hemorrhagic fever.

From NanoViricides, Inc 2 Jul 2013

DNA Nanostructure-Based Vaccine May Help Address Nicotine Dependence

A chemical component present in the nightshade family of plants is one of the world’s most tenaciously addictive substances. It is the nicotine contained in tobacco and found in high concentrations in cigarettes. Smoking remains a global scourge; in the U.S. it is the leading source of preventable death.

From Arizona State University 2 Jul 2013

Gold Nanodot Obstacle Arrays Used in Study of Malignant Activity of Cancer Cells

Evidence is mounting that the development and spread of cancer, long attributed to gene expression and chemical signaling gone awry, involves a biomechanical component as well. Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have added to this body of evidence by demonstrating that the malignant activity of a critical cellular protein system can arise from what essentially are protein traffic jams.

From Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 2 Jul 2013

Sorrento and IGDRASOL to Present Nanomedicine Platform Updates at 4th International Nanomedicine Conference

Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. (Sorrento) and IGDRASOL announced today that the companies will present Phase III interim data analysis of Cynviloq in metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patients showing significantly improved overall response rate (ORR) compared to generic paclitaxel as well as updates of their nanomedicine platform, which is being developed for multiple cancer indications in late-stage clinical trials, at the 4th International Nanomedicine Conference in Sydney Australia (July 1st - 3rd, 2013).

2 Jul 2013

Positive Results from Tekmira's Lipid Nanoparticle Technology-Enabled ALN-TTR02 Phase II Trial for ATTR

Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corporation, a leading developer of RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics, today reported that Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. presented positive results from its Phase II clinical trial with ALN-TTR02, an RNAi therapeutic targeting transthyretin (TTR) for the treatment of TTR-mediated amyloidosis (ATTR), which is enabled by Tekmira's lipid nanoparticle (LNP) technology.

2 Jul 2013

Nanofiber Solutions and Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Surgeon Honored with Ohio Third Frontier Award

Nanofiber Solutions, LLC, in collaboration with Gail E. Besner, MD, chief of Pediatric Surgery, program director of the Residency in Pediatric Surgery and co-director of the Burn Program all at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, recently was honored with the Ohio Third Frontier Technology Validation and Start-up Fund award.

2 Jul 2013

Bioadhesive Coating Increases Intestinal Uptake of Polymer Nanoparticles

In a new study, a “bioadhesive” coating developed at Brown University significantly improved the intestinal absorption into the bloodstream of nanoparticles that someday could carry protein drugs such as insulin. Such a step is necessary for drugs taken by mouth, rather than injected directly into the blood.

28 Jun 2013

Nanomedicine News

Laser and Nanotechnology Packed Device Reads Bacteria’s Metabolic Activity

Positive Results from Novavax Phase 1 Trial of Nanoparticle RSV Vaccine

Novel Nanofiber Mesh Simultaneously Realizes Thermotherapy and Chemotherapy of Tumors

NanoViricides Submits Letter of Intent to File DengueCide Orphan Drug Application with the EMA

DNA Nanostructure-Based Vaccine May Help Address Nicotine Dependence

Gold Nanodot Obstacle Arrays Used in Study of Malignant Activity of Cancer Cells

Sorrento and IGDRASOL to Present Nanomedicine Platform Updates at 4th International Nanomedicine Conference

Positive Results from Tekmira's Lipid Nanoparticle Technology-Enabled ALN-TTR02 Phase II Trial for ATTR

Nanofiber Solutions and Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Surgeon Honored with Ohio Third Frontier Award

Bioadhesive Coating Increases Intestinal Uptake of Polymer Nanoparticles

Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Pomegranate Peel Extract

Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces the Vulcan™ Automated Lab to Transform Semiconductor Analysis

Building a Quantum Model with Nanoscale Carbon Molecules

Breakthrough Nano Material Uses Sunlight to Tackle Pollution and Produce Energy

Nanotechnology Could Improve Odds in Treating Aggressive Breast Cancers

Overcoming Nanogold Production Challenges

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