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Interferon gene signature for clinical use
Reference: PD 10023  The Problem Interferon (IFN) therapy, the conventional treatment for Hepatitis C (Hep C), presents with several drawbacks. These drawbacks include a long treatment trial to determine patient response to IFN, inefficiency in a significant number of patients, and significant side effects.  The response rate to IFN therapy is approximately...
Published: 6/13/2013   |   Updated: 6/12/2013   |   Inventor(s): Lawrence Pfeffer, Meiyun Fan, Charles Handorf, Susan Pfeffer
Keywords(s): Diagnostics, Infectious Diseases
Category(s): Human Health
EtpA is a Novel Antigen for a Vaccine Against Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli
Technical Field: Vaccine: Infectious Diarrhea The Technology Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) is a major cause of diarrheal disease that kills 500,000 children annually in the developing world and also is the principle cause of traveler’s diarrhea. Considerable effort has been expended toward development of a vaccine, but progress has been hindered...
Published: 6/11/2013   |   Updated: 6/5/2013   |   Inventor(s): James Fleckenstein
Keywords(s): Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics, Vaccines
Category(s): Human Health