Article: Medical Science Systems and University of Sheffield Joint Research Links New Gene Sequence With Control of Inflammatory Diseases.

SAN ANTONIO--(BW HealthWire)--March 9, 1999--Medical Science Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq Small Cap:MSSI) announced today it has filed for patent protection for a new gene sequence and its function. This sequence is in the chromosome region known to regulate interleukin-1 (IL-1) cytokine production and levels. Individuals who have this gene sequence have been shown to produce significantly higher levels of IL-1. Interleukin-1 plays a major role in the inflammatory response, the immune response, and bone and connective tissue metabolism. This research and related patent filings is the result of joint research and development on the genetic factors of inflammatory diseases between ...

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