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Fibrates inhibit aldose reductase activity in the forward and reverse reactions. 01 Dec 2005: This paper reveals for the first time a novel attribute of fibrates in the regulation of AR activity and may be useful as lead compounds to control the function of aldose reductase in the progression and treatment of secondary diabetic complications in addition to other clinical conditions. City of Hope Cancer Center

MNLPHARMA RECEIVES £700K (€1 MILLION) AWARD FROM THE WELSH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR PRECLINICAL DEVELOPMENT OF ITS NOVEL CANCER IMMUNOTHERAPEUTIC 21 Nov 2005: MNLpharma Ltd, which is developing next-generation glycotherapeutics, today announced that it has won a major grant award to develop its immune modulator drug, MNLP 462a, for cancer therapy.  MNL Pharmaceuticals

Dynex Technologies to Introduce Groundbreaking Clinical-Diagnostic Workstation for Near-Patient Labs at 2005 Medica 09 Nov 2005: Magellan Biosciences, a leading provider of point-of-care products, automated laboratory systems, and consumables for clinical diagnostics and biomedical research, announced that its subsidiary, Dynex Technologies, will premier its new DS2TM System, a fully automated clinical-diagnostic workstation, at Medica 2005, to be held 16-19 November in Düsseldorf, Germany. Magellan Biosciences

Powdermed’s PMED “GENE Gun” NAMED TO THE POPULAR SCIENCE® “BEST OF WHAT’S NEW” FOR 2005 08 Nov 2005: Needle-free Device for DNA Vaccine Drug Delivery Awarded Prestigious Honour in the Personal Health Category; Avian Flu Vaccine First BioDefense Application. Powdermed

BUSH PUSHES FOR MASS-PRODUCED AVIAN FLU VACCINE: DNA-BASED VACCINE FROM UK-BASED COMPANY OFFERS HOPE FOR RAPID RESPONSE 10 Oct 2005: - Expert Commentary, Spokesperson for Interview and B-Roll Available - Powdermed

Easily determine quantum yields for solid films and liquids 08 Sep 2005: Accurate and reliable photoluminescence quantum yields for fluorescent samples are now within your grasp with the new HORIBA Jobin Yvon Quantum Yield Accessory. HORIBA Jobin Yvon

Dynex Partners with The Binding Site to Provide Automated and Validated Systems for Autoimmune and Infectious-Disease Assays, as well as 24/7 Service and Support 16 Aug 2005: An agreement advances Magellan's strategy to expand their presence in clinical-diagnostic markets. Magellan Biosciences

New Sebia Range From Analytical Technologies On Show at IBMS 08 Aug 2005: The latest capillary electrophoresis kits for the Sebia Capillarys 2 will be exhibited by Analytical Technologies on stand 521 at the IBMS Congress on 26-28 September 2005. Analytical Technologies

Dynal announces increased assay flexibility at AACC 28 Jul 2005: Dynal's 1µl range of magnetic beads brings uniformity to in vitro diagnostics. Dynal (Invitrogen)

SANYO VIP Freezer Range - Maximum Storage with Small Footprint 24 Nov 2004: The new MDF-U32V is the latest model in the SANYO VIP Freezer range, featuring Vacuum Insulated Panes for maximum interior storage without large exterior footprints. Sanyo E&E Europe BV