SurfWax News Index  |  Track News  |  Save/Exchange Information |  About Us News and Articles on M protein Engineered Protein As Strep Vaccine?  Mar 7, 2008 In the March 7 issue of the journal Science, the researchers describe, for the first time, the detailed structure of the streptococcal M protein, which is critical to the virulence of Group A Streptococcus (GAS) ... Studies were performed using M1 protein, which represents the version of M protein present on the most common disease-associated GAS strains ... "M1 protein can also act as a toxin, producing clotting abnormalities and lung injury when injected into mice. Therefore our results with... (Science Daily) New Therapeutic Options For Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Patients  Dec 12, 2007 The findings showed that Cybor-D produced a rapid initial decline and percentage reduction in M protein (abnormal protein present in blood of myeloma patients) and a significantly higher rate of good or complete responses than L-Dex. Prophylactic use of acyclovir, a quinolone and antifungal prophylaxis was highly recommended for all patients on the study. (Science Daily) Addition of Thalidomide to Standard Therapy Improves Overall Survival in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma  Jun 5, 2006 However, most patients with multiple myeloma have cells that produce a form of immunoglobulin called paraprotein (or M protein) that does not benefit the body. In addition, the malignant plasma cells replace normal plasma cells and other white blood cells important to the immune system. (PR Newswire) Back to Health News [ Terms Of Use | Privacy | About ] ©1998-2008 SurfWax, Inc. All rights reserved. Patents pending. Copyright SurfWax, Inc. 2008