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PROJECT SUMMARY Sclerodermasystemic sclerosisSScis an autoimmune disease of unknown etiology that is characterized by vascular dysfunctionfibrosisand inflammationOne in three patients dies withinyears of diagnosisgiving SSc the highest case fatality rate of any systemic autoimmune diseaseA lack of biologically relevant SSc disease models has created a critical unmet need for more efficient preclin ...

PROJECT SUMMARY Glioblastoma (GBM) is an incurable cancer even with aggressive therapies such as surgical resection followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy using temozolomide (TMZ). Efforts to improve surgical resection or the efficacy of irradiation are limited by the potential damage these interventions cause to the brain. In contrast, sensitizing GBM to TMZ is an appealing strategy because TM ...

ImmuNext has defined an anti-MCT1 monoclonal antibody (mAb) that will be developed for the treatment of human autoimmune disease. The membrane monocarboxylate nutrient transporter SLC16A1 (MCT1) is a multi-pass transmembrane protein responsible for the facilitated transport of critical metabolites, including products of glycolysis: lactate, pyruvate and ketones. Our strong preliminary data support ...

Abstract Neuroene Therapeutics is a biotech company established to develop and commercialize safe effective therapies for epilepsyinpeople develop epilepsy in their lifetimehowever the currently available anti epileptic drugsAEDshave several issues and liabilities that leave unmet market needssuch asnot controlling seizures forof patients with epilepsycurrent AEDs only treat the symptoms of epilep ...

PROJECT SUMMARY ABSTRACT The National Research Council recognizes that serious computer games can support new inquiry based approaches to science instructionproviding virtual laboratories or field learning experiences that overcome practical and logistical constraints to student investigationsWith the nationally recognized need to encourage and enhance education in the ScienceTechnologyEngineering ...

Project Summary Abstract Multiple MyelomaMMis the second most common form of blood cancer and remains an incurable and deadly diseaseProteasome inhibitorPItherapy is a cornerstone in the treatment of MMbut resistance to this class of agent is an emerging challenge in the clinicNew therapeutic approaches that specifically target resistance are needed to maximize responses and ultimately produce cur ...

PROJECT SUMMARY ABSTRACTMillions of children around the globe are afflicted with conditions that can alter neuropsychological developmentincluding human immunodeficiency virusHIVtraumatic brain injuryTBIcerebral malariaand a host of other developmental and acquired diseases and disordersEarly assessment and intervention are critical in overcoming cognitive and developmental deficiencies and are in ...