Provision of access to DNA samples of 16 common diseases to conduct association studies of specific single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and specific diseases More
New substituted phenyl compounds useful for the treatment of respiratory disorders e.g. extrinsic or intrinsic or atopic asthma, chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis and emphysema - multifunctional ?-agonist compounds comprising a reactive oxygen... More
Diagnostics_ CD48 is involved in chemokine expression and eosinophil recruitment. Therefore, CD48 probably has an important role for orchestrating innate and adaptive responses in allergic lung inflammatory responses. patent only in US Babyseed... More
Provocholine® (methacholine chloride) is indicated for the diagnosis of bronchial airway hyperresponsiveness in subjects suspected of having asthma. The methacholine challenge test with Provocholine® provides a measure of the severity of asthma. More
Lead Inventor: Charles Emala, M.D. The Challenge/ Problem/ Unmet Need: Millions of Americans suffer from asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bronchoconstrictive diseases have increased in frequency and associate mortality... More