OSU researchers land $11M cancer grant Jul 19, 2008
Retroviruses include viruses linked to adult T-cell leukemia and lymphoma as well as HIV, which causes AIDS.. The project will involve faculty members in several OSU departments of its Comprehensive Cancer Center, the school's veterinary medicine and pharmacy colleges and researchers at the. (Columbus Business First, OH)
BATTLING CANCER PART OF THE GAME Jun 30, 2008
This was all intense, because Jacob had T-cell leukemia, which is very aggressive, Mrs. Kosierowski says. But we have our little posse that comes, and that makes it a lot easier. (Scranton Times, PA)
Letters to the Editor Jun 6, 2008
Awstin has T-cell leukemia and is slowly responding to weekly chemo treatments at St. Luke s in Boise. Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers and concern in our daily walk of faith and hope. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Yard sale to help child with leukemia May 29, 2008
As Perry explained, the T-cell leukemia that her son has is harder to get rid of than the more common B-cell leukemia that strikes about 85 percent of patients. She added that, not only does the leukemia harm his infection-fighting white blood cells, but the chemo kills a lot of good cells, further compromising Mitchells immune system. (Courier Publications, ME)
Leukemia Stem Cells Identified May 28, 2008
In mouse models that developed T-cell leukemia, the team studied the cancerous cells and, using a sorting method that sought out certain cell surface markers, was able to identify the leukemia stem cells. Those cells were isolated and then transplanted into other mouse models to see if they developed T-cell leukemia, a sign that the team had been successful in finding the leukemia stem cells. (Science Daily)
The AIDS Conspiracy Handbook Mar 20, 2008
military lab manufactured the disease by synthesizing (a retrovirus that causes T-cell leukemia) with (a sheep virus). The scientists administered their lethal concoction to prison inmates, who then introduced the disease into the general population. (Slate)
New Blood Substitutes Promise Relief for Sagging Blood Banks Nov 14, 2007
He adds that real blood must be carefully screened, noting that one in every 60,000 units may carry hepatitis B and one in every 500,000 units, HIV; other contaminants of concern are hepatitis C and the human T-cell leukemia virus. "The World Health Organization estimates that 100 million units (45 million liters) of blood are needed worldwide per year," Simoni says. (Scientific American)
First Comprehensive Study Of Proteins Inside A Single Type Of Cell Aug 27, 2007
David K. Han and colleagues report a survey of proteins present in Jurkat T cells, which are derived from human T-cell leukemia and is one of the popular types of cells used to study how proteins work inside cells in general. The scientists identified over 6,400 proteins in a Jurkat T cell and localized them in various parts of the cell. (Science Daily)
Molecular detectors may refine cancer treatment Jul 20, 2007
Researchers also found the first evidence that slight molecular differences can exist even within the same samples from patients with adult T-cell leukemia, a cancer that strikes the immune systems own protective cells. Our selective aptamers clearly confirm there are several subcategories of adult T-cell leukemia, said Weihong Tan, Ph. (EurekAlert!)
Focus On Leukemia Nov 10, 2006
Human T-cell leukemia virus (HTLV-1), which causes a rare type of chronic leukemia. Myelodysplastic syndrome, a blood disease that makes acute myeloid leukemia more likely. (CBS News)
Boy's hoop dreams come true Oct 30, 2006
Wesley was diagnosed with T-cell leukemia in February 2003, his father, Mike Morris, said ... Anthony Bush/The Capital-Journal Wesley Morris, 11, left, whose T-cell leukemia is in remission, asked the Kansas City Dream Factory for a full-size basketball court. (Topeka Capital-Journal -- News)
Mayo Researchers Discover HIV Dependence On A Human Protein Sep 11, 2006
(February 24, 2004) -- Mayo Clinic cancer researchers have discovered a key partnership between two genes in mice that prevents the development of cancer of the lymph nodes, known as T-cell leukemia or. . (Science Daily)
More on Donor-Derived T-Cell Leukemia after Bone Marrow Transplantation Jul 13, 2006
We therefore cannot conclude that adult T-cell leukemia lymphoma (ATL) in the recipient was instigated by undetected HTLV-I in the asymptomatic donor. The possibility of an acquired infection of donor T cells by HTLV-I in the recipient has not been excluded. (New England Journal of Medicine)
HK scientists uncover Leukamia's inside story Jun 22, 2006
Leukemia has been linked to infection by the human t-cell leukemia virus type 1 (htlv-1), which is contracted through sex, blood transfusions and breastfeeding. More than 20 million people suffer from leukemia globally and it is especially prevalent in Japan. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Slugger battles back from early strikes Jun 14, 2006
The T-cell leukemia stole them all. It left him with chemotherapy, spinal taps and a disease throwing heart punches that at any moment could induce tears, such as the days when Chewy, given an 85 percent chance of long-term survival, would ask his mother, "Am I going to die?" or "How do you get to heaven?". (Albany Times Union)
Hats off to a little boy Jun 14, 2006
The T-cell leukemia cares not about any of this. It will attack unless it's subjugated into remission. (Albany Times Union)
Protein From The Wrong Side Of The Tracks Aids Cancer Virus Jun 9, 2006
Some 15 to 25 million people are infected with HTLV-1 worldwide, and 1 to 4 percent of them will eventually develop adult T-cell leukemia or lymphoma, a cancer that responds poorly to treatment and that can cause death within six months. In others, it causes a crippling and painful autoimmune-like disorder, tropical spastic paraparesis. (Science Daily)
AIDS through the years Jun 6, 2006
May 1983: Human T-Cell leukemia virus is identified in patients with AIDS. Identified as the virus that causes AIDS, it is later renamed human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV.. December 1984: Ryan White, a 13-year-old Indiana boy, is diagnosed with AIDS. He contracted it through a blood-clotting agent used to treat his hemophilia. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Mouse Study Reveals Human X-SCID Gene Therapy Poses Substantial Cancer Risk May 2, 2006
Woods adds that the study could explain why one of three children in the French trial developed T-cell leukemia. Two developed the disease because IL2RG inserted itself into the cellular genome next to a known cancer-causing gene and activated it, but the cause of the third cancer case had not been solved. (Science Daily)
Health Highlights: April 28, 2006 Apr 29, 2006
A French study of the gene therapy in 10 children had to be halted in 2002 because three of the children developed T-cell leukemia. . (TMCnet)
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals reports $7.9 million loss in first quarter Apr 28, 2006
Fodosine is under development for the treatment of relapsed, or refractory, T-cell leukemia; BCX-4208, which is used for the prevention of acute rejection in transplantation and for the treatment of autoimmune diseases; and peramivir is BioCryst's injectable influenza drug candidate. Meanwhile, research and development expenses increased more than 55 percent to $8 million in the first quarter, compared with $5. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Donor-Derived Leukemia after Marrow Transplantation Apr 20, 2006
NEJM -- Donor-Derived T-Cell Leukemia after Bone Marrow Transplantation ... Donor-Derived T-Cell Leukemia after Bone Marrow Transplantation ... To the Editor: Asymptomatic carriers of human T-cell lymphotropic virus type I (HTLV-I) are considered acceptable as donors in allogeneic stem-cell transplantation for patients with adult T-cell leukemia lymphoma (ATL). (New England Journal of Medicine)
BioCryst Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2005 Financial... Feb 8, 2006
Dr. Bugg added, "Throughout 2005, our most advanced product candidates Fodosine(TM) and BCX-4208 continued to lead our pipeline of transition-state PNP inhibitors. We are currently studying Fodosine(TM) in several trials including a Phase IIa trial for the treatment of patients with T-cell leukemia. Data from this study, along with data from a recently completed Phase I pharmacokinetic study in healthy volunteers, will assist in the design of a planned Phase IIb trial to study a combined IV and... (CNBC -- Research Alerts)
