Agent That Triggers Immune Response In Plants Is Uncovered Oct 8, 2007
Methyl salicylate is a modified form of salicylic acid (SA), which has been used for centuries to relieve fever, pain and inflammation, first through the use of willow bark and, since 1889, with aspirin, still the most widely used drug worldwide ... Then, in 2003 and 2005, the group reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that an enzyme, salicylic acid-binding protein 2 (SABP2), is required for systemic acquired resistance and converts methyl salicylate (which is... (Science Daily)
Skin-care Industry Skipping Out On Science? Aug 23, 2007
Well known active ingredients are salicylic acid used for complexion and camphor as an analgesic. Lotions on the market today, while effective, are based on limited understanding of how the active ingredients smooth and moisturize the skin. (Science Daily)
Scholarship recipient has the makings of a future medical laureate Aug 10, 2007
Dr. Noel postponed her summer vacation and made room in her lab three years ago to help Laura explore her hypothesis that aspirin and salicylic acid may have a role in the inhibition of cancer cell proliferation and invasion. "After repeating Laura's results, I was so convinced of the potential of her study that I wrote full grant proposals," says Dr. Noel. (Canada Newswire)
523000 a day on alternative medicine Jul 28, 2007
As for aspirin, willow bark as a source of salicylic acid has been used for pain relief for centuries - unfortunately this form can cause severe stomach problems, vomitting etc it was only with the industrial production of acetyl salicycate (aspirin) in the 1900s that it was able to given freely and widely and almost universially. Methalions / 4:46pm 27 Jul 2007. (Scotsman)
EDR2 negatively regulates salicylic acid-based defenses and cell death during powdery mildew infections of Arabidopsis thaliana Jul 6, 2007
The pathogen-induced chlorosis and necrosis of edr2-6 was correlated with a stimulation of the salicylic acid defense pathway and was suppressed in mutants deficient in salicylic acid signaling ... EDR2 acts as a negative regulator of cell death, specifically the cell death elicited by pathogen attack and mediated by the salicylic acid defense pathway. (BioMed Central)
Bengay Death Highlights OTC Dangers Jun 16, 2007
Methyl salicylate, or salicylic acid, is the active ingredient in creams such as Bengay, Icy Hot and Tiger Balm, as well as aspirin, and "is potentially harmful if it is overused," said Dr. Gerard Varlotta, the director of sport rehabilitation at Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine in New York City. An anti-clotting agent, salicyclic acid at very high doses "can cause internal bleeding, it can cause arrhythmias of the heart, it can cause problems in the liver -- there are any number of... (Health-Finder)
Herbs, more than parsley, sage, thyme Jun 13, 2007
Willow bark has been used for pain relief since the fist century A.D. The willow Salix produces salicylic acid which was first synthesized in 1838 and provides the basis of our modern-day aspirin. The chaste tree, Vitex agnus-castus, is considered to be a female hormonal balancer. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Ointment Overdose Raises Questions Jun 12, 2007
" She not only was using methyl salicylate in an ointment on her legs, but also in an adhesive pad and in a third, unspecified product. Borakove said the overdose was a result of use over an extended period of time and not from a single instance of overuse. Newman's mother, Alice-Lynn Newman, disputes the examiner's findings. She said her daughter only used the products on race days and had borrowed what she had been using from teammates. Either way, doctors and trainers alike are perplexed by... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
With sandal season upon us, it's time to turn your attention downward Jun 5, 2007
"So watch it. And before your feet get out of hand and into trouble, take a good, hard look at them. Do you see lumps, bumps, flaking, cracking, a veritable cemetery's worth of dead skin?Do you feel pain on the bottom, pain on the ball, pain in the heel, pain on the sides? Are your piggies screaming bloody murder all the way home?Perhaps most important of all, at least from everyone else's perspective - do you smell something you wish you didn't?Never fear, you can be helped!Here are some common... (Ocala Star-Banner)
It's almost summer, time to treat your feet right May 25, 2007
- Solution: Try a product containing salicylic acid, which can dissolve the corn and the dead skin on top of it. Then trim or peel away the dead tissue. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Thale Cress Goes On The Defensive May 16, 2007
The composition and quantity of the plant hormones jasmonic acid, ethylene, and salicylic acid that the plant produces as a response, was specific for each pest. Analysis of the activated genes made it clear that every hormone composition in the plant led to an extremely complex expression file. (Science Daily)
Plants tag insect herbivores with an alarm May 10, 2007
Still, scientists have determined that insect herbivory, mechanical damage, and pathogens such as bacteria and fungi can all set off a variety of peptide warning signals in plants, which respond by increasing phytohormones, particularly ethylene, jasmonic acid, or salicylic acid, that regulate defensive responses. But which peptide signals act as alarmsand how" To address those questions, Dr. Eric Schmelz at the United States Department of Agriculture's Center for Medical, Agricultural and... (EurekAlert!)
CBS 2 Finds This Season's Best Beauty Products Apr 19, 2007
"The Sephora Face Concealing Blemish Pen won because it contains salicylic acid to dry up the acne, but it's also going to offer some concealing," said Wyar. The winning all-around foundation by Shiseido left readers with beautiful, balanced skin. (CBS New York, NY)
How to apply make-up Apr 19, 2007
Prepping the face After washing, blot your entire face with a deep-cleansing astringent (for oily skin, use one that has salicylic acid). To cover up red marks, use a color-corrector cover-up in green. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
give toes TLC after winter hibernation Apr 18, 2007
A cream with salicylic acid such as Keralyt can also remove layers of tough skin. It can be used two or three times a week for maintenance. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Natural beauty Apr 5, 2007
"More and more, cosmetics companies are switching to organically produced plant derivatives. Aveda, which pioneered botanical-based, non-animal-tested cosmetics, is one such company. Laura Sullivan, general manager of Pyara Spa and Salon ( ) in Harvard Square, says the comp any's goal is for 100 percent organic ingredients, but the level is currently around 75 percent, because hair and make up lines need more chemical s to work effectively.Some of Aveda's organic products include the rose attar... (Boston Globe)
Acne care for grown-ups Mar 28, 2007
The gel, applied directly under makeup, contains witch hazel to sooth and salicylic acid to remove dead skin and pore-clogging gunk ... Before bedtime, I dot MD Skincare All-Over Blemish Solution, $84 (), a salicylic acid gel for "mature" pimples, on flare-ups and blackheads. (AZCentral -- Style)
Duct Tape Doesn't Cure Warts in Adults Mar 28, 2007
3 mm. About two thirds of the subjects had tried other treatments, including liquid nitrogen and salicylic acid. Most had had warts for years or even decades. (MEDLINEplus)
Aspirin Protects Women From Dying of Any Cause, Study Shows Mar 27, 2007
Felix Hoffman, a Bayer chemist, first synthesized acetylsalicylic acid, the active ingredient in the medicine, in 1897, according to the company's Web site ... Salicylic acid is also found in the inner bark of white willow, a large tree found in Europe, Asia and North America, according to Answers. (Bloomberg)
Study casts doubt on duct tape wart cure Mar 24, 2007
Over-the-counter topical treatments containing salicylic acid sometimes work on warts. Doctors use laser therapy or liquid nitrogen against an unyielding wart, or in extreme cases a prescription cream or a virus-fighting injection. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Love your lips Mar 23, 2007
Beauty benefit: Protects dry, dehydrated lips and is fortified with shea butter, antioxidant-rich pomegranate extract and the exfoliating agent salicylic acid. . (AZCentral -- Style)
Eyeing concealers Mar 20, 2007
If you use a concealer to camouflage pimples, look for products that contain salicylic acid; but don't use them under your eyes. Evelinda: We tested five products at all price points, and the news is good. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
How does Aspirin Work? Mar 18, 2007
Explaining the chemistry and biochemistry of Acetylsalicylic Acid ... Explaining the chemistry and biochemistry of Acetylsalicylic Acid ... It was called Salicin and a derivative, Salicylic Acid was discovered to have the same properties. (Suite101.com)
Experts' Guide To Great Style Mar 4, 2007
Next, apply an astringent made of eucalyptus oil, chamomile leaves or salicylic acid. When it comes to clothes, Christopher Fischer of C3 Concepts has got you covered. (Forbes)
Skin care simplified Feb 17, 2007
"Someone who looks in the mirror and sees large pores may want to use a cleanser with salicylic acid, which can reduce clogged pores.". She is also a proponent of night creams that combine retinol, a form of vitamin A that may help speed up the turnover of skin cells, and antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E or lycopene that may help thwart environmental damage to the skin. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
If you've got the money, indulge your pain Feb 13, 2007
That's especially hefty when you compare it to products like Aspercreme which, aside from boasting one of the world's most annoying commercial jingles (and lacking those pain relief-delivering "envelopes"), is readily available, costs around $5 and contains the same amount of salicylic acid. With any pain relief cream, though, you're talking subtle shades of succor, not total relief. (Albany Times Union)
Acne leaves emotional marks Feb 12, 2007
Look for topical creams, cleansers and toners with benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid and sulfur, Barba says. If acne does not respond within a couple of months, or if there are pustules fluid-filled lesions or larger cysts, it's time to see a dermatologist, Bayliff Mallory says. (USA Today)
HOT AND HEALTHY Jan 23, 2007
Salicylic acid-rich foods such as curry may reduce the risk of colon cancer ... The spices used in traditional Asian dishes are increasingly attracting attention for their potential healing properties, not least because of the slug of salicylic acid that they deliver ... Salicylic acid, as well as being found in spices, is also a breakdown product of aspi- rin, commonly prescribed by doctors for its anti-inflamma- tory effects; and there is now a growing body of evidence suggesting that aspirin... (TimesOnline)
T'Zerah(TM) Selected as Exclusive Skin Care Line at the Backstage Creations Retreat during the 2007 Golden Globe(R) Awards Jan 11, 2007
-- Serum Grenade Intensive, a night repair serum rich in pomegranate and perilla oils, plant extracts and naturally occurring salicylic acid to exfoliate, decongest and even-out skin tone and texture. This "does it all" treatment is clinically proven to make skin not only look younger, but actually behave like younger skin. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Adult acne: Clear causes -- and cures Jan 10, 2007
By college, Kern had tried salicylic acid; Retin-A; clindamycin, a topical antibiotic; and sulfur to reduce hundreds of pimples on his face. All yielded minor results. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
Adults also have acne woes Dec 31, 2006
Dear Dr. Donohue: I am in my 20s, and I still have to deal with acne. I thought I would be through with it by this time. (Herald-Tribune)
Conservation of noncoding microsatellites in plants: implication for gene regulation Dec 25, 2006
A computational scan of CNMSs for known cis-regulatory elements showed that light responsive elements were clustered in the region of CT/GA repeats, as well as salicylic acid responsive elements in the (CTT)n/(GAA)n sequences. Patterns of gene expression revealed that 70-80% of CNMS (CTT)n/(GAA)n associated genes were regulated by salicylic acid, which was consistent with the prediction of regulatory elements in silico ... These CNMSs served as regulatory elements involved in light and salicylic... (BioMed Central)
GEORGE B. KAUFFMAN: 100 years of safer food and drugs for FDA Dec 9, 2006
GEORGE B. KAUFFMAN: 100 years of safer food and drugs for FDA By George B. Kauffman 12/09/06 04:38:18 What do alcohol, borax, caffeine, cocaine, formaldehyde, heroin, morphine, salicylic acid and sodium benzoate have in common. They're a few of the useless or toxic constituents of the patent-medicines, cure-alls, elixirs, nostrums, medicines, pills, panaceas, potions, quack remedies and adulterated food to which American consumers were exposed more than a century ago, when their only protection... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Health Highlights: Nov. 7, 2006 Nov 10, 2006
Warts can be frozen off (cryotherapy) or burned off using a special formulation of salicylic acid ... "Considering the serious discomfort of cryotherapy and the awkwardness of applying salicylic acid for a long time, simply applying tape would be a cheap and helpful alternative, especially in children," the researchers noted. (Forbes)
Warts and all: duct tape fails Nov 8, 2006
Treatments containing salicylic acid have been shown to have a therapeutic effect but theyre awkward and uncomfortable. And evidence on cryotherapy or liquid nitrogen, which can burn when applied, was "surprisingly lacking," according to a. (Chicago Tribune)
Sticky Duct Tape Fails as Wart Treatment in School Children Nov 7, 2006
Be aware that in an earlier review of 50 wart trials, sufficient evidence of efficacy was found for only salicylic acid treatment ... In a previous review of 50 wart- therapy trials, only salicylic acid was found effective, an awkward and uncomfortable therapy, they added. (MedPage Today)
Duct tape no magical cure for warts, study finds Nov 7, 2006
They can also be frozen off in a treatment called cryotherapy, or burned off chemically using a strong formulation of salicylic acid. "Considering the serious discomfort of cryotherapy and the awkwardness of applying salicylic acid for a long time, simply applying tape would be a cheap and helpful alternative, especially in children," de Haen's team wrote. (Yahoo News -- FYI)
South Africa: Quarantine Orders for Extremely Drug-ResistantTuberculosis Patients Oct 26, 2006
It is tackled with older, less effective drugs, such as capreomycin and para amino salicylic acid ... "If people develop resistance to those drugs (capreomycin and para amino salicylic acid), nothing else is left," said Mseleku, noting that the new TB drugs were not expected to reach the market before 2015. (allAfrica.com)
Plastic pill to fight gum disease Oct 21, 2006
The pill contains salicylic acid, the active ingredient in aspirin, for the swelling and discomfort, and three antimicrobials to fight the infection. Gum disease, or gingivitis, is swelling, soreness or infection of the gum tissue. (BBC News)
Tips For Treating Large Pores Oct 11, 2006
Both alpha hydroxy and beta hydroxy acids to prevent dead skin cells from building up and clogging pores, but while alpha hydroxy acid is water soluble only, beta hydroxy acid (salicylic acid) is oil soluble, so it's able to really seep into the sebum-packed pore, exfoliating the dead skin cells built up inside. Look for products that contains salicylic acid. (Click2Houston, TX)
Face forward Sep 26, 2006
Oily skin: Benefits from salicylic acid chemical peels and microdermabrasion ... For basic acne, use skin-care products containing salicylic acid ... Look for products containing lactic-acid or salicylic acid depending on your skin type. (Pensacola News Journal)
U. researchers pitch gum disease treatment Sep 22, 2006
Professor Kathryn Uhrich of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology conceived the idea of a plastic polymer that could degrade in the body and release salicylic acid, or aspirin, she said. Uhrich was lecturing her students on how they would synthesize aspirin in lab when she had the idea of "a polymer that would dissolve along with aspirin."As time progressed, the original idea progressed into the development of a polymer that researchers believe could be used effectively after... (The Daily Targum, NJ)
A Plastic Pill For Periodontal Problems Sep 16, 2006
It employs salicylic acid, the active ingredient in aspirin, for the swelling and discomfort, and three antimicrobials each with a different release rate -- compounds of clindamycin, chlorhexidrine and minocycline. Once implanted, the polymer gradually breaks down to release the salicylic acid, which relieves pain and reduces inflammation, and the antimicrobials which inhibit infection at a sustained pace, Uhrich added. (Science Daily)
SOUTH AFRICA: Officials under pressure to contain deadly TB Sep 14, 2006
"The Department of Health is making progress in ascertaining supply of additional drugs - Capreomycin and Para Amino Salicylic Acid - to deal with extremely drug resistant tuberculosis, with a local company agreeing to provide one of the drugs," the Department of Health said in a statement. "These drugs are being reintroduced because of resistance to the first and second line of drugs. There has been no invention of new TB drugs over the past four decades ... The XDR TB strain has resistance to... (Reuters AlertNet)
South Africa: Possibility of Quarantine Measures to Counter Xdr TB Sep 14, 2006
Stavros Nicolaou, a senior executive of local pharmaceutical company Aspen Pharmacare, said they were "working together with the government in fast tracking the process of registration of Capreomycin with the Medical Control Council, and also for Para Amino Salicylic Acid" when they were able to import it from Hungary. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
S.Africa seeks new drugs to fight deadly TB Sep 13, 2006
On the advice of medical experts the health department has signed a deal with local pharmaceutical company Aspen to buy Capreomycin and talks are under way with a second supplier to secure Para Amino Salicylic Acid. The two antibiotics increase the pool of treatment combinations available for those suffering from tuberculosis in South Africa, although the drugs have been widely available in other nations for years. (Reuters.uk)
Exfoliation, time help blemishes Sep 8, 2006
By far the best skin-care options to consider are the daily use of either Retin-A or Renova (both prescription-only topicals) and exfoliating with an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA such as glycolic acid) or beta hydroxy acid (BHA, or salicylic acid) product. Tretinoin is the active ingredient in the prescription medications Retin-A and Renova. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
South Africa: Deadly TB Strain Stalks Kwazulu-Natal Sep 7, 2006
These were capreomycin and paramino salicylic acid. However, Sturm said tests indicated the current strain of XDR-TB in KwaZulu-Natal was resistant to all but two TB drugs -- cycloserine and ethionamide. (allAfrica.com)
Farewell noxious nasal spray. Hello chicken dansak with poppadums Aug 23, 2006
It may be that salicylic acid (a component of aspirin, but excitingly demonstrated, in this new research, to be present in hot curries) is, in the end, more efficiently taken in tablet form. Nice thought, though. (TimesOnline)
Take time off your hands Aug 23, 2006
In particular, products containing glycolic acid or salicylic acid often get good reviews. . (The Miami Herald)
Smooth summer Aug 22, 2006
These bump-fighting pads contain glycolic acid, which clears away dead skin cells, and salicylic acid, which blocks bacteria buildup. Bikini Bump Blaster, $32 at completelybare. (AZCentral -- Style)
Thumping headache? Try eating a vindaloo Aug 22, 2006
A study funded by the Scottish Executive has found that salicylic acid, the active ingredient in aspirin, occurs naturally in Indian food and that curry could help to treat migraines and prevent colon cancers. Spices such as cumin, turmeric and paprika, all of which are used in curries, are particularly rich sources of salicylic acid, the study said ... One portion of vindaloo we examined contained 95mg of salicylic acid, more than the amount in an aspirin tablet. (Times Online)
Forget aspirin, have a vindaloo instead Aug 21, 2006
One portion of vindaloo we examined contained 95mg of salicylic acid more than the amount in an aspirin tablet ... The dietary level of salicylic acid in curry is exceptionally high, he said ... I don t think you would recommend a curry a day for headaches but it is possible that someone with a headache who is a very good absorber of salicylic acid might find it went away if they had a vindaloo. (The Sunday Times)
Bradley Pharmaceuticals Agrees to Development Terms With Polymer Science Aug 19, 2006
Polymer Science currently manufactures Trans*Ver*Sal(R), a salicylic acid wart removal patch system, marketed domestically by Doak Dermatologics as well as in 20 countries internationally. Bradley President and CEO, Daniel Glassman, stated, "We are very pleased to expand our relationship with Polymer Science. Having enjoyed a successful collaboration on Trans*Ver*Sal(R), I am confident that this new project will be mutually beneficial as well." Polymer Science President, Fred Ennis, stated, "We... (PR Newswire)
Name change heralds a dance dance revolution Aug 10, 2006
Toronto dance fans can put away the acetyl salicylic acid. They don't have to figure out how to say fFIDA any more. (National Post)
10 most luxurious spas in the world Aug 4, 2006
At the in Tuscany, you can have a rejuvenating salicylic acid mask, which exfoliates away skin problems like wrinkles or acne and leaves the skin looking fresher and younger. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Summer soothers Aug 2, 2006
Cure: Wash your body with a salicylic acid cleanser. Use a 10 percent benzoyl peroxide cream twice a day to dry up existing breakouts and prevent new ones. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Most lethalA celebration of the natural world's greatest dangers Jul 29, 2006
"Aspirin is an extremely useful drug and was derived originally from willow - salicylic acid comes from one of its metabolic byproducts. Salicylic is derived from the Latin for willow - salix," said Dr Spencer. "Think of fungus and you think of penicillin. Fungi are extremely brutal competitors and penicillin is produced to beat up other fungi and bacteria that might try to get to a food source first.". (BBC News -- Science)
Flaking on scalp can be controlled Jun 13, 2006
Meanwhile, salicylic acid (X-Seb, Scalpicin) may be used to "debride" unwanted tissue - that is, rid the skin of excess scale and oil by removing it. New medications you might not have tried include fluocinolone acetonide (Capex), an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid shampoo, and dermasmoothe (Dermasmoothe F/S), which combines a corticosteroid solution with peanut oil to help remove thick scale. (Newsday -- Health)
Dying to Be Beautiful? Jun 7, 2006
Right now I am treating a person who went to a hotel room where a woman injected a non-FDA wrinkle filler and now one side of her head is as hard as a rock and she has a tennis-ball size enlargement of her left eyebrow," says Narins, the immediate past president of the ASDS. But it's not just antiaging treatments that carry risks. Dermatologist Robin Ashinoff, MD, says that in the wrong hands, even a simple spa procedure like hair waxing can lead to serious complications. "If you are taking the... (Fox News)
Sun Survival Tips for Your Skin Jun 2, 2006
In fact, she recommends products with salicylic acid such as Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash or Skin Medica Acne Toner with Tea Tree Oil and Salicylic Acid ... Try chamomile, the licorice extract licochalcone (Eucerin Redness Relief products), cucumber, feverfew (Aveeno Ultra Calming line), quadrinone (Cutanix), salicylic acid, and selenium (Thermal Spring Water) ... However, the dry skin type would need a barrier-repair moisturizer, while the oily skin type would do well with salicylic acid. (Fox News)
Is there a cure for acne? Jun 1, 2006
Take a look at the labels for acne products, and you ll probably find one of two things: the magic ingredient in Neutrogena face washes (salicylic acid) and the one in the popular mail-order brand Proactiv (benzoyl peroxide) ... Salicylic acid unclogs pores by correcting abnormal skin shedding ... Use only one product with either benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid for example, just an ointment containing one of those ingredients, not also a face wash because using multiple acne products... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The war against warts May 24, 2006
If standing pat isn't your style, he says over-the-counter wart liquids and patches that contain salicylic acid "do keep them from getting larger.". If after several weeks there is no change, a dermatologist can try freezing warts with liquid nitrogen, the gold standard for warts. (Orlando Sentinel)
Acne Q&A: How to stop flareups May 20, 2006
Take a look at the labels for acne products, and you'll probably find one of two things: the magic ingredient in Neutrogena face washes (salicylic acid) and the one in the popular mail-order brand Proactiv (benzoyl peroxide) ... Salicylic acid unclogs pores by correcting abnormal skin shedding ... Use only one product with either benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid for example, just an ointment containing one of those ingredients, not also a face wash because using multiple acne products could be... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Low-dose Aspirin Benefits Both Sexes Mar 27, 2006
A direct comparison of blood cell testing in both sexes with 81 milligrams of acetyl salicylic acid a day, resulted in prevention of clumping together of platelets the clot-forming cells. Clots in blood vessels of the heart and brain cause heart attacks and strokes. (MedIndia)
