Biology & biomedicine Technological offers
An amazing enzyme by directed evolution
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11 Jun 2014
Scientists at the CSIC have obtained a laccase enzyme which can have very different uses: from fuel cell to oxygen detection, bioremediation or ecological pulp bleaching.
Kit to predict success of lupus nephritis treatment
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21 Feb 2014
The CSIC and the Hospital Vall d’Hebron have developed a prognosis method for lupus nephritis based on the quantification of the level of gene expression in urine of Neuropilin 1 gene (NRP1). Companies interested in manufacturing and marketing the prognosis kit based on this technology are sought.
A forum focused on drugs development
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30 Sep 2013
The CSIC collaborates with Pharmaprocess, which will take place in Barcelona, from 29-30 October 2013. This global Forum will be focused on the pharmaceutical and biopharma industries. An expositive and ‘networking’ zone will allow visitors to learn first hand some of the current projects and technological offers.
Chimera peptides for early detection of rheumatoid arthritis
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20 Nov 2013
Detecting early rheumatoid arthritis is essential in preventing the worst consequences. New ELISA sensors enable a higher sensitivity and specificity than current tests. The sensors are based on synthetic ‘chimera ’ peptides which have, together in a single molecule, regions of several proteins containing the structural changes that happen in rheumatoid arthritis.
Neuroprotective peptides against stroke
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03 Jun 2013
Scientists at the CSIC have developed a neuroprotective peptide which can be useful in the treatment and prevention of stroke or cerebral ischemia and other situations that cause brain damage. In vitro experiments have shown its efficacy when used on cultured neurons. Partners interested in licensing the patent are sought.
