Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks joints, creating debilitating inflammation and pain. Left unchecked this inflammatory condition can permanently damage joint structures, and in some cases, damage the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. This systemic disease affects more than 1.5 million Americans and about 1% of […]
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Hybrid molecular brushes (HMBs) are polymeric constructs comprising a backbone and ide chains of two or more polymers with varying properties. The overall molecular structure of HMBs is governed by steric repulsion among the side chains, and their grafting density on the backbone. HMBs with hydrophilic and hydrophobic fragments have recently come to the forefront, […]
A Drug Therapy Utilizing the Alpha4 / Beta2 Receptor Target for the Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive
Unmet Need Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited disorder that increases levels of phenylalanine in blood. Phenylalanine is an amino acid obtained through diet and found in all proteins and in some artificial sweeteners. If PKU is not treated, phenylalanine can build up to harmful levels in the body, causing intellectual disability and other serious health […]
A cell-based method to determine surface heterogeneity on polystyrene used in tissue culture flasks and dishes; increasing reliability of outcome of cell assays and reducing necessity to repeat cell-based tests.