PR Newswire back issues from Monday, December 17:
ViroPharma to Join Aventis Pharmaceuticals in Promoting Allegra(R) (fexofenadine HCI) and Nasacort(R)AQ (triamcinolone acetonide).
Dec 17, 2001 ... EXTON, Pa., and BRIDGEWATER, N.J. -- ViroPharma Incorporated and Aventis Pharmaceuticals, the U.S. pharmaceutical company of Aventis Pharma AG, today announced that the ViroPharma sales force will join Aventis to promote products from the Allegra(R) family and Nasacort(R) AQ to primary ...
Proposed Acquisition of the Optical Components Business of Marconi plc.
Dec 17, 2001 ... <Pre>-- The Board of Bookham Technology plc ("Bookham") today announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the business of Marconi Optical Components Limited ("MOC") (the "Acquisition"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Marconi plc, in exchange for ...
RoboGroup Signs $4 Million e-Learning Contract.
Dec 17, 2001 ... ROSH HA'AYIN, Israel -- RoboGroup T.E.K. Ltd. , today announced that one of the companies within its group has signed a contract to provide a comprehensive e-Learning training system for more than $4 million. Managing Director Haim Schleifer, who leads the new e-Learning ...
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Investigator Finds That Transplant Patients' Newly-Developed Immune Systems Function Effectively 20 to 30 Years Later; Participating in the Study Were the World's Longest Transplant Survivors Who Are Living Healthy and Active Lives.
Dec 17, 2001 ... SEATTLE -- For the first time, researchers have evaluated the immunity of long-term bone-marrow and stem-cell transplant survivors. The study found that for patients surviving 20 to 30 years after transplantation living a normal life, free of frequent infections is possible. Results from ...
FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index Closes at 4,543.20, Down -13.33 (-0.29%).
Dec 17, 2001 ... SHANGHAI, China -- The closing price for the FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index for Monday, December 17, 2001 was 4,543.20. This was down -0.29 percent from the previous day's close. The FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index closed slightly lower on modest losses in telecom stocks, despite ...
Cendant to Acquire Equivest Finance for Approximately $100 Million in Cash; Equivest to Be Integrated into Cendant's Fairfield Resorts Unit.
Dec 17, 2001 ... <Pre>Transaction Expected to Add $0.01 to Cendant's Adjusted EPS in 2002; Company Raises 2002 Forecast to $1.26 </Pre> NEW YORK and GREENWICH, Conn., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Cendant Corporation and Equivest Finance, Inc. today announced that they have signed a ...
Argenta Discovery Announces Research Agreement with GlaxoSmithKline; Agreement Aimed at Discovery of New Medicines for Respiratory Disease.
Dec 17, 2001 ... HARLOW, England -- Argenta Discovery Limited announced that it has signed a research agreement with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to undertake a medicinal chemistry lead optimisation programme. Argenta will supply focussed libraries and single compounds to GSK's Respiratory, Inflammation & ...
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Gives Generic Drug Coupons In a Strategy to Help Make Prescription Drugs More Affordable.
Dec 17, 2001 ... DETROIT -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has launched its new Generic Coupon Pilot Program that will be piloted to 7,000 of its members to provide them with information about the value and quality of generics and the potential for out-of-pocket dollar savings. The program ...
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners to Acquire Tejas Gas, LLC for $750 Million; KMP Increases 2002 Guidance.
Dec 17, 2001 ... HOUSTON -- Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Tejas Gas, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of InterGen (North America), Inc., for approximately $750 million in cash. Tejas Gas, with a transportation capacity of 3.5 ...
Food and Beverage I (2002) Feature Package.
Dec 17, 2001 ... The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with food and beverage and is appropriate for special sections and for general use. For those receiving this copy via computer, the stories are easily identified by the initial word of the slug: "Food". This ...
Cooking With a Dash of Southern Folklore: 'Hoppin' John' New Year Recipe From Glory Foods.
Dec 17, 2001 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio -- When it comes to preparing the holiday dinner, most families celebrate their culinary heritage and traditions. Glory Foods recipes offer a unique spin on Southern favorites such as greens and sweet potatoes with its Southern-style seasoned canned vegetables, in keeping ...
From Coffee to Tea: Capresso Presents New High-End H2O Stainless Steel Water Kettle With Special Safety Features.
Dec 17, 2001 ... CLOSTER, N.J. -- Capresso introduces a new H2O Stainless Steel Water Kettle, with the same high-end performance and upscale European design found in Capresso coffeemakers and espresso machines. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20011217/NYFNSM06 ) The ...
Free Award Winning 2001 National Beef Cook-Off(R) Recipe Brochure!
Dec 17, 2001 ... DENVER -- Want some ideas on how to prepare delicious easy beef dishes the whole family will love? Amateur chefs looking for convenient, family-pleasing meal can receive their free brochure containing all 20 original beef recipes from the 2001 National Beef Cook- Off(R). The ...
Caliper and Bacterial BarCodes to Co-Distribute LabChip(R) Systems for Clinical Microbiology; Caliper Enters Clinical Diagnostics Arena.
Dec 17, 2001 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and HOUSTON -- Caliper Technologies Corp. and Bacterial BarCodes, Inc., have formed an agreement to co-distribute clinical diagnostic systems based on Caliper's LabChip(R) microfluidic technology and Bacterial BarCodes' proprietary rep-PCR bacterial fingerprinting ...
Nexen to Invest $1.24 Billion in 2002.
Dec 17, 2001 ... CALGARY -- Nexen Inc. (TSE and NYSE: NXY) today announced a 2002 capital investment program designed to deliver long-term value growth for shareholders. Nexen will invest $1.24 billion in 2002 on oil, gas and chemicals projects that target short, medium and long-term growth and financial ...
Zacks All-Star Analyst Issues Recommendations for 3 Stocks: CC, NWL, and FBN.
Dec 17, 2001 ... CHICAGO -- Main Street really does drive Wall Street when it comes to the retail sector. Budd Bugatch has produced +99% returns YTD identifying the companies that can capitalize on the most recent consumer trends in retail: Circuit City , Newell Rubbermaid Inc. , and Furniture Brands ...
Metals USA Completes Northeast Expansion.
Dec 17, 2001 ... HOUSTON -- Metals USA, a major distributor and processor of carbon steel products, has completed a major 200,000 square foot expansion in the Philadelphia area located at 50 Cabot Boulevard, Langhorne, PA. The new Metals USA facility boasts four new saws for cutting bar, ...
Vodafone UK Selects Compaq TeMIP OSS Solution for GPRS Network; TeMIP Integrates Network and Services Management, Ensures High Service Quality, and Increases Management Efficiencies.
Dec 17, 2001 ... HOUSTON -- Compaq Computer Corporation announced today that Newbury-based Vodafone UK is deploying Compaq's TeMIP (Telecommunications Management Information Platform) solution to provide network and services management for its GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) mobile network. Vodafone ...
An Apple for the Teacher? Survey Reveals That Two-Thirds of U.S. Workers Give the Boss a Holiday Gift.
Dec 17, 2001 ... SYOSSET, N.Y. -- To give or not to give. That's a burning question every year at holiday time for millions of Americans who wonder if they should give the boss a gift. According to a holiday 2001 survey by Syosset, New York-based Executive Solutions, Inc., roughly two-thirds of ...
Producer George Litto Seeks $50 Million In Upcoming Arbitration With Insurance Giant AXA.
Dec 17, 2001 ... BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- It's been a long time coming but producer George Litto, president of George Litto Pictures, has now positioned AXA Reassurance S.A. after 2 years of exchange of legal documents into facing an arbitration in California in approximately 60 days. Litto will be ...
AFI Announces Nominations for 'AFI Awards 2001'.
Dec 17, 2001 ... LOS ANGELES -- The American Film Institute (AFI) today announced nominations for the first annual AFI Awards 2001. The awards in 19 film and television categories will be presented on January 5, 2002 from the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California in a live, three-hour special ...
Antex Biologics Inc Selects Allen & Caron for Investor and Media Relations.
Dec 17, 2001 ... GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- Antex Biologics, Inc. , a development stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing and marketing new products to prevent and treat chronic bacterial infections and related diseases, announced that it has selected Allen & Caron Inc as its investor relations ...
Alorica Selects Maples Communications to Manage Public Relations Campaign.
Dec 17, 2001 ... CHINO, Calif. -- Maples Communications Inc., one of Orange County's leading high-tech communications agencies, will direct a public relations campaign for Alorica Inc., a global customer relationship management (CRM) services firm and a 2001 Deloitte & Touche "Rising Star" designee. ...
Newgistics Selects Socket Public Relations for PR and Analyst Relations Support.
Dec 17, 2001 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- Socket Public Relations announced today that Newgistics, Inc. has selected the agency to provide public relations and analyst relations support to launch its new service. SocketPR will provide media and analyst outreach to promote Newgistic's solution to the retail ...
Lois Paul & Partners Moves Headquarters, Signs Eight New Clients.
Dec 17, 2001 ... BOSTON -- Lois Paul & Partners (LP&P), Inc., a Fleishman-Hillard Company providing strategic counsel and communications services for high-technology companies, has moved its headquarters to expanded space in Woburn, Massachusetts. LP&P also reported the addition of eight new clients to ...
Evotec OAI: EVOscreen(R) Mark III Passed Factory Acceptance Testing with GlaxoSmithKline with Excellent Results.
Dec 17, 2001 ... HAMBURG, Germany and ABINGDON, England -- Evotec OAI AG, Hamburg, Germany (Neuer Markt: EVT), a supplier of integrated high-value added drug discovery services, today announced that its new generation of ultra-high-throughput screening systems EVOscreen(R) Mark III passed the factory ...
Study Finds That Noncontact Normothermic Wound Therapy (NNWT) Would Assist Healing of Chronic Leg Ulcers; Augustine Medical Manufactures Warm-Up(R) Wound Therapy, the Only NNWT Available Today.
Dec 17, 2001 ... MINNEAPOLIS -- About 2.5 million people in the US have a venous leg ulceration, resulting in $2-4 billion a year in treatment costs and 2 million lost work days(1). However, recently released research may lead to treatments that will decrease those numbers. Dr. Hee-Young Park of Boston ...
Company Holiday Parties Mean Liability Risks.
Dec 17, 2001 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- 'Tis the season to be jolly, and for many businesses that includes throwing a holiday party to show appreciation to hard-working employees. While a holiday bash can be fun, a dose of holiday foresight and caution can help ensure the festivities are both fun and ...
iAnywhere Solutions Customer Spotlight: Veritas Software Corporation Leverages Embedded Database Technology From iAnywhere Solutions in a Multi-Year Deal.
Dec 17, 2001 ... EMERYVILLE, Calif. -- iAnywhere Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc. , today announced that it was awarded a multi-year contract by VERITAS Software Corporation . VERITAS Software plans to leverage SQL Anywhere(R) Studio, the iAnywhere Solutions (TM) market-leading data management ...
Tips from Quaker Oatmeal for Surviving the Holiday Gain Game; From Dancing the Night Away to Eating Oatmeal, You Can Manage Holiday Weight Gain!
Dec 17, 2001 ... CHICAGO -- Maybe there's a reason why the symbol for the indulgent season -- that period between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day -- is a jolly, large man in a red suit. As sure as Santa and his sleigh, extra pounds come around every holiday season. "Planning to prevent unwanted ...
Intermagnetics Appoints Michael Burke Chief Financial Officer; New CFO Has Extensive Financial, Wall Street Background In Energy Field.
Dec 17, 2001 ... LATHAM, N.Y. -- Intermagnetics General Corporation announced today that Michael K. Burke, age 43, a veteran of more than 20 years in finance as well as investment and merchant banking, has been appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer effective today. He succeeds ...
Small Businesses Take Advantage of Poor Economy.
Dec 17, 2001 ... SALT LAKE CITY -- It's easy to paint an ugly picture of our nation's economy. According to a recent release of the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) figures, it took its sharpest decline in a decade -- the worst results since 1991. That means some corporations will suffer and unemployment ...
Sprint Southern California Internet Center is Open for Business.
Dec 17, 2001 ... KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Sprint Corp. announced today that it is expanding its e|business consulting and hosting offerings in Southern California by opening a dedicated Sprint E|Solutions Internet Center in the Los Angeles area. The 93,000-square-foot Internet Center will be the 10th Sprint ...
TI's New Web-Based 'Getting Started' Support Tool Jumpstarts Engineers Through Early DSP Design Stages.
Dec 17, 2001 ... HOUSTON -- Answering demand from engineers new to digital signal processing (DSP), Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today delivered an easy-to-use, web-based tool that helps customers get their designs from inspiration to implementation. Designers choosing to use TI DSPs in their ...
OEMs Select TI's Fully Software Programmable, High Performance DSP Solutions For Video and Imaging Applications.
Dec 17, 2001 ... DALLAS -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today announced 150 video and imaging customer designs on the TMS320C6000(TM) digital signal processor (DSP) platform and the shipment of more than two million units of the TMS320DSCx DSP platform for portable video and imaging applications. ...
Nasdaq Announces Annual Re-ranking of Nasdaq-100; Index Has Outperformed Every Major U.S. Stock Index for the 10 Year Period Beginning December 1991.
Dec 17, 2001 ... NEW YORK -- The Nasdaq Stock Market announced today the annual re-ranking of the Nasdaq-100 Index(R), effective with the market open on Monday, December 24, 2001. "The re-ranking is based on a number of objective criteria* with market capitalization a key factor," said John L ....
Board Game Puts Economics Into Real Terms for Florida High School Students; Statewide 'Strive to Drive' Program Builds Financial Responsibility.
Dec 17, 2001 ... TAMPA, Fla. -- More than 45,000 Florida high school students will soon learn a serious lesson about responsibility and money management by playing games in the classroom. A board game called "Strive to Drive" will become part of the state curriculum this year in an effort to ...
Cell Genesys Updates Clinical Data from Phase I/II GVAX(R) Lung Cancer Vaccine Trial.
Dec 17, 2001 ... FOSTER CITY, Calif. -- Cell Genesys, Inc. today reported further clinical data from its multicenter Phase I/II GVAX(R) lung cancer vaccine trial which demonstrated a complete tumor response rate of twelve percent and a median response duration of greater than 11 months in patients with ...
Alchemedia's Mirage to Be Used by Nintendo to Secure Company Intranet.
Dec 17, 2001 ... DALLAS -- Alchemedia Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of Persistent Information Protection (PIP) software, today announced that Nintendo of America Inc., the leader in interactive entertainment, will be using Alchemedia's Mirage security software to protect proprietary and sensitive ...
Thomas Kinkade, America's Most Collected Artist, to Present a Signed Limited Edition Print of 'Light of Freedom' to New York City Fire Department.
Dec 17, 2001 ... <Pre> As a Tribute to September 11 Heroes, Kinkade Will Makethe Presentation Inside Ground Zero Sale of Limited-Edition Prints Benefiting Charities That Are DirectlyAssisting September 11 Victims, Families and Heroes </Pre> NEW YORK, Dec ....
King Pharmaceuticals Provides 2002 Quarterly Financial Guidance.
Dec 17, 2001 ... BRISTOL, Tenn. -- King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. provided today quarterly guidance for its previously announced projected ranges for estimated net sales of Altace(R) (ramipril), estimated total revenue, and estimated earnings per share, before any special charges, for year-end 2002. ...
SyVox Signs License Agreement With Philips Speech Processing; Agreement Solidifies SyVox's Position as Global Leader in Speech Applications for Mobile Workers, Adds New Languages.
Dec 17, 2001 ... BOULDER, Colo. -- SyVox Corporation(R), a leading provider of speech-based solutions for mobile workers, announced today that it has signed a license agreement with Philips Speech Processing (PSP), a business unit of Royal Philips Electronics, Europe's largest electronics company. The ...
SL to Provide Graphical Interface for Toshiba's New SCADA Product, 'OIS-DS/SMART'; SCADA Software for Advanced DCS Now Available on Small Systems.
Dec 17, 2001 ... TOKYO -- SL Japan Corporation, a subsidiary of SL Corporation and provider of software and service solutions for the development of real-time graphical and user interfaces, today announced that Toshiba Corporation has chosen the company's "SL-GMS" Graphical Modeling System for Toshiba's ...
DDi Corp. to Sponsor Virginia Universities' PCB Design and Manufacturing Research and Development Project.
Dec 17, 2001 ... - Joint Sponsorships Will Fund Establishment of Center for Advanced PCB Design and Manufacturing Technology - Center to Function as Both DDi Commercial Design and Engineering Operation <Pre> and University Research and Education Facility - ...
Level 3 Launches Ethernet Private Line Service in U.S. and Europe.
Dec 17, 2001 ... <Pre> Level 3's New Service Features Rapid Provisioning OverIts Cost Effective and Scalable Optical MPLS NetworkNew Intercity Service, Combined With Existing Metropolitan Service, Enables Level 3 to Provide End-to-End Ethernet Service </Pre> ...
Qualigen, Inc. Raises $6.0 Million in Financing; Funds to be Used To Expand Marketing of Proprietary FastPack(R) System.
Dec 17, 2001 ... CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Qualigen, Inc., a privately owned company that has developed and is marketing the FastPack System, a proprietary blood testing system for performing rapid, quantitative immunoassay tests in physician office laboratories, announced that it has raised $6.0 million in ...
Leap Reaches One Million Cricket Customers; ~ Unlimited Local Wireless Service Redefines the Industry, Achieves Record-Setting Penetration ~.
Dec 17, 2001 ... SAN DIEGO -- Leap Wireless International, Inc. , an innovator of wireless communications services, today announced that the company now serves more than one million Cricket customers. Cricket, Leap's unlimited local wireless service, has revolutionized the wireless industry since it first ...
Fedders Proceeding With Recapitalization Plan to Eliminate Non-Voting Stock.
Dec 17, 2001 ... LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. -- Fedders Corporation , a leading global manufacturer of air treatment products including air conditioners, air cleaners, dehumidifiers and humidifiers, and thermal technology products, announced today that its plan to effect a recapitalization that will result in the ...
Delphi Group Identifies Need for Web Services Lifecycle Management; Delphi Analysis of Infravio's XML Schema-based Solution Available Now At Infravio Web Site.
Dec 17, 2001 ... REDWOOD CITY, Calif. and BOSTON -- Infravio, Inc., the leading provider of enterprise software for developing, deploying and managing Web Services, and Delphi Group today announced the availability of a Delphi Group research document that describes the need for Web Services lifecycle ...
The Sound of Time(TM) Technology: New Creative Tool Links Music And Motion/Nike Brand Jordan to Launch New Ads Using Breakthrough Editing Technology.
Dec 17, 2001 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Today Sound of Time, Inc. and Michael Neuman, director of Research Studios San Francisco, and acclaimed artist Michael Joaquin Grey announced the introduction of The Sound of Time(TM), a new editing technology developed as a tool to intrinsically link sound and motion. ...
Oplink Introduces Reconfigurable Optical Add/Drop Multiplexing Products; Reconfigurability Is a Key Requirement for Next-Generation Optical Networks.
Dec 17, 2001 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Oplink Communications, Inc. , a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical components and subsystems, today announced the introduction of its Reconfigurable Optical Add/Drop Multiplexing (ROADM) product family. Oplink's ROADM solutions are a part ...
Second Patent Notification Reinforces ImageX's Stronghold on Print e-Procurement Market.
Dec 17, 2001 ... KIRKLAND, Wash. -- ImageX (R), Inc. , the leading print provider leveraging technology to deliver high quality branded communications materials, today announced it has received a Notice Of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a second patent relating to its ImageX Print ...
Thoratec Introduces Enhanced HeartMate(R) VE LVAS; Product Launch Follows Highly Successful REMATCH Trial.
Dec 17, 2001 ... PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Thoratec Corporation , a medical device company, said today it has introduced the HeartMate XVE LVAS (left ventricular assist system), an enhanced version of the HeartMate VE device that was the subject of the highly successful REMATCH trial. The results of ...
Handspring and Neomar Announce Strategic Alliance for the Enterprise Market; Partnership Blends Neomar's Real Mobility Framework With Handspring's Treo Communicators and Visor Handhelds.
Dec 17, 2001 ... SAN FRANCISCO and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Handspring , a leading innovator of handheld computers and personal communicators, and Neomar, a leading developer of wireless enterprise software solutions, today announced a strategic sales and marketing relationship. The companies will work ...
API Electronics sees 50% increase in demand for suppressors; lands key contracts valued at over $600,000.
Dec 17, 2001 ... NEW YORK -- API Electronics Group (OTCBB:APIEF) today announced that the company has been awarded two contracts worth more than $600,000. Under the terms of the agreements, API will custom-manufacture and deliver suppressors to a leading manufacturer of specialized electronic components ...
Clarica and Sun Life Financial agree to combine operations forming a Canadian-based powerhouse.
Dec 17, 2001 ... TORONTO and WATERLOO, ON -- Sun Life Financial Services of Canada Inc. (NYSE, TSE: "SLC") and Clarica Life Insurance Company (TSE: "CLI") announced today a definitive agreement to combine operations based on their shared vision of a world-class international financial services institution ...
MEDIA ADVISORY - PRESS CONFERENCE ALERT - Clarica and Sun Life agree to combine operations forming a canadian-based powerhouse.
Dec 17, 2001 ... <Pre> WHAT: A news briefing to learn more about the definitive agreement between Sun Life Financial and Clarica to combine their Canadian operations, based on their shared vision of creating a world-class international financial services firm, ...
CES International Partners With Offshore Utility Software Integrator Krohm to Enhance Software Delivery Speed.
Dec 17, 2001 ... ATLANTA -- In an effort to accelerate delivery time on software projects, CES International, a developer of operations management software for utilities, has partnered with India-based Krohm Solutions, a utility-focused, software services company with offshore operations. ...
BarclaysB2B Chooses Clarus to Power Growth Of UK's Premier Smart Sourcing Service.
Dec 17, 2001 ... LONDON -- BarclaysB2B, the business-to-business arm of Barclays , has today announced a contract with Clarus Corporation to use Clarus eMarket(TM) and Clarus Sourcing(TM) to enhance the delivery of its range of business services. Over the past year, BarclaysB2B has enabled a ...
Dean Foods Second Quarter Earnings Up 21 Percent To $0.80 Per Share.
Dec 17, 2001 ... FRANKLIN PARK, Ill. -- Dean Foods Company today announced record results for its second quarter. Sales increased 4.3% to a record $1,144.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2002. Diluted earnings per share before merger-related costs were a record $0.80 per share ...
NetGenics Develops Generic Wrapper for IBM DiscoveryLink System - Shortens Wrapper Development Time by Months.
Dec 17, 2001 ... CLEVELAND -- NetGenics, Inc. (Cleveland, OH) ( http://www.netgenics.com/ ) announced today the successful development and implementation of a set of generic wrappers for IBM's DiscoveryLink data integration technology. NetGenics was selected by IBM to develop wrappers and other ...
Internet Takes Bite Out of Toll-Free Services Market.
Dec 17, 2001 ... SAN ANTONIO -- While toll-free services have become synonymous with customer service, increasingly user-friendly Internet sites are posing a serious challenge to future industry growth as consumers opt for virtual help. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.frost.com/ ...
Travelers Headed to Quiet, Warm Destinations for Holidays; Big Cities Lose Share of Visitors; Travelocity.com Research Shows Trends in 2001 Holiday Travel.
Dec 17, 2001 ... FORT WORTH, Texas -- In perhaps the largest look at where holiday travelers are headed this year, research by Travelocity.com , the leading travel Web site, indicates that travelers are flocking to warm destinations more than last year, and many are heading to traditionally less-traveled ...
New Function of Cancer Gene Discovered By Introgen and Collaborators At M. D. Anderson Cancer Center; Dual Approach in Cancer Therapy By Combining Apoptosis and Immune Stimulation.
Dec 17, 2001 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. announced today that it and its collaborators at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center have discovered that the mda-7 gene, a tumor suppressor gene, is also a novel cytokine that can stimulate immune cells. Introgen's INGN 241 ...
Introgen Presents New Safety Information for INGN 201 in Cancer; Additional Study Outlines New Assay Developed for Use in Clinical Trials.
Dec 17, 2001 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. announced today additional safety data for its p53 gene drug candidate, INGN 201, Adenoviral-p53. Preclinical studies demonstrated the risk of insertion of the p53 DNA into the host cell genome is very low and furthermore is not increased when ...