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February 15, 2019     Pharmacy / Pharmacology     The latest pharmacy / pharmacology news from News Medical

Monitoring RoutinePharmaceutical Freeze Drying with Tunable Diode Laser Absoption Spectroscopy Monitoring routine pharmaceutical freeze drying is important for many pharmaceutical and biotechnology products to ensure product stability, efficacy and long shelf life prior to distribution to patients. Tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy provides a real-time, continuous, non-destructive measurement of water removal. Read Full Article Here

The Immune Checkpoint Pathway - PD-1 Recombinant Protein Collection   Immune checkpoint pathway is the focus of current cancer research, and one of the best-characterized checkpoint proteins is PD-1. T-cell activation is suppressed by the binding that occurs between PD-1 and its ligand PD-L1 and/or PD-L2, and allows cancer cells to escape from the body’s immune surveillance.         What is Forensic Toxicology?   Forensic toxicology is defined as the determination of drug use, poisoning, or exposure to toxic substances as part a legal investigation.

Pill that reverses brain damage could be on the horizon   Researchers have made important progress in designing a drug that could recover brain function in cases of severe brain damage due to injury or disease.       NHS doctors are over-prescribing pills, not therapy, for older people with depression   A systematic review of 27 studies has shown that GPs are too readily prescribing antidepressants to older individuals who are struggling with depression.       Study shows how neuroactive steroids inhibit activity of pro-inflammatory proteins   For the first time, scientists discovered how neuroactive steroids naturally found in the brain and bloodstream inhibit the activity of a specific kind of protein called Toll-like receptors, which have been known to play a role in inflammation in many organs, including the brain.       Cannabinoid compounds may reduce viability of colon cancer cells   Medical marijuana has gained attention in recent years for its potential to relieve pain and short-term anxiety and depression. Now, Penn State College of Medicine researchers say some cannabinoid compounds may actually inhibit the growth of colon cancer cells in the lab.       Protein supplement L-norvaline may lead to neurodegenerative diseases   People taking the protein supplement L-norvaline should be aware of its potential for harm, scientists say. L-norvaline is an ingredient widely used in body building supplements and is promoted as a compound that can boost workouts and aid recovery.       Are Electronic Cigarettes Facilitating Illicit Drug Use?   In this interview, Dr. Michelle Peace provides an introduction to her research into the use of e-cigarettes for the inhalation of illicit drugs.       LC-MS Analysis of Pharmaceutical Drugs   Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) is a technique used in analytical chemistry that combines the two analytical techniques of high-capacity separation with liquid chromatography (LC) and the high-sensitivity detection of mass spectrometry (MS).       Keynote speakers announced for CBD Expo MIDWEST   CBD Expo Tour 2019, produced by MACE Media Group, one of the nation’s largest diversified media and information companies in the cannabis space and publisher of Terpenes and Testing Magazine, announced Celeste Miranda and Adam Dr. Adam Abodeely, MD, MBA, FACS, FASCRS will be the keynote speakers for CBD Expo MIDWEST in Indianapolis, Indiana to take place on March 15-16, 2019.

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