Bioavailability

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Bioavailability - The availability of chemicals to potentially biodegradative microorganisms; the availability of a toxic chemical to cause an adverse effect in higher life forms (e.g., humans).
[NABIR Bioremediation Glossary]

News archive for Bioavailability:

EURAND SIGNS DEAL WITH DAEWOONG FOR MUSCLE RELAXANT  -  04 Aug 2008
Trading Markets (press release),Eurand's technology platforms include bioavailability enhancement of poorly soluble drugs, customized release, taste-masking/fast-dissolving formulations

NutriPure Beverages, Inc. Reports Funding Plans for Nu 2 O Product ...  -  04 Aug 2008
Business Wire (press release),...no carbohydrates, no colors and no flavors other than pure water; (2) enhances the bioavailability of the ingredients, prevents biodegradation,

Carotenoids of Enhanced Bioavailability  -  Jul 31, 2008
FLEXNEWS,Carotenoid compositions of enhanced solubility and bioavailability are described that contain at least one carotenoid with at least one solubility-enhancing

Emisphere Presents Dramatic Clinical Evidence Demonstrating New ...  -  Jul 28, 2008
MarketWatchImprovement in bioavailability was approximately 240%, with absorption time at 30 minutes and a mean bioavailability of 5%. The study was conducted with a

Skin permeation mechanism and bioavailability enhancement of ...  -  Jul 9, 2008
7thSpace Interactive (press release),It is a highly lipophilic, poorly soluble drug with oral bioavailability of around 40 % (Capsule).Therefore the aim of the present investigation was to

Camurus AB  -  Jul 31, 2008
AZoNano.com,Camurus specializes in the development of pharmaceuticals based on advanced and effective drug delivery solutions that optimize the bioavailability and

Fuji Chemical  -  Jul 31, 2008
In-PharmaTechnologist.com,Fuji helped commercialize several NCE's by improving bioavailability, powder properties and many more. Supplying the Need for Innovative Direct Compression

Growth Of Drug-Device Combination Products Impacting The Way Drugs ...  -  Jul 31, 2008
Medical News Today (press release),...allowing device designs in many cases to be tailored to the bioavailability targets and pharmacokinetic profiles of specific drug therapies.

Uncertainties Prevail Over Human Health Benefits Of Polyphenols  -  Jul 7, 2008
Science Daily (press release)Challenges for Research on Polyphenols from Foods in Alzheimer’s Disease: Bioavailability, Metabolism, and Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms.

LifeCycle Pharma Announces Positive Topline Results from Phase II ...  -  Jul 7, 2008
Business Wire (press release),New data confirm potential best-in-class profile of LCP’s once daily tablet formulation with higher bioavailability when compared to twice daily Prograf

We studied the pharmacology of l-methamphetamine, the less abused ...  -  Jul 21, 2008
7thSpace Interactive (press release),In a separate session intravenous phenylephrine (200 ug) and l-methamphetamine (5 mg) were given to define alpha agonist pharmacology and bioavailability.

Evidence lacking for polyphenols' brain benefits: expert  -  Jul 8, 2008
NutraIngredients.com,In addition, the chemical structure and the consumers themselves affect the bioavailability, both factors which further muddy the waters.

Sea-sourced calcium building big future  -  Jul 18, 2008
NutraIngredients-usa.com,Neuls also noted that "bioavailability wars" between various sources of calcium were overhyped because most offered bioavailability between 22 and 37

HalcyGen works on IND  -  Jul 20, 2008
Australian Life Scientist,According to HalcyGen, early trials of SUBA-Itraconazole have already demonstrated increased bioavailability compared to Sporanox.

Penwest Begins Trial for Parkinson's Disease Treatment  -  Jul 15, 2008
FDA news (subscription),The trial’s goal is to assess the bioavailability and pharmacokinetic blood levels of the drug formulation in healthy volunteers, Penwest said.

Cytokinetics, Incorporated Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial ...  -  Jul 31, 2008
CNNMoney.com...a substantial effect on overall bioavailability, as compared to an immediate release formulation, has been selected for further clinical testing.

Jarrow Formulas® Unveils JarroSil(TM)  -  Aug 2, 2008
NPIcenter (press release),JarroSil™ is manufactured using the latest technology for enhanced bioavailability, stability and improved taste. Stabilized silicic acid is converted to

Silence Therapeutics Patent Update  -  Jul 30, 2008
MarketWatchThis system enables the functional delivery of siRNA molecules to targeted diseased tissues and cells, while increasing their bioavailability and

LifeCycle Pharma Announces Positive Topline Results From Phase II ...  -  Jul 9, 2008
Medical News Today (press release),LCP-Tacro is being developed as a once-daily tablet version of tacrolimus, with improved bioavailability and reduced variability in absorption when compared

Humanetics Taps EpiStem to Test Rxs to Protect GI Tract from ...  -  Aug 1, 2008
Cell Based Assay News (subscription),Humanetics usually looks for compounds that are water-soluble because of their greater bioavailability versus fat-soluble molecules.

Pharsight to Present At Controlled Release Society Conference  -  Jul 10, 2008
FOXBusiness..."Without IVIVC, each new formulation requires a bioavailability/bioequivalence (BA/BE) study to ensure that the pharmacokinetic profile is acceptable.

Don't make these mistakes!  -  Aug 1, 2008
Deccan Herald,...especially those with conditions such as epilepsy, should not change brands because the bioavailability of different brands may differ.

Epigenetic mechanisms involved in differential MDR1 mRNA ...  -  Aug 1, 2008
7thSpace Interactive (press release),These results can provide a better understanding of the efficacy of combined chemotherapy as well as their oral bioavailability.

The current status of nanotechnology-based therapeutics in humans  -  Jul 24, 2008
Nanowerk LLC,A classic example of improving the bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs is Ireland-based Elan Corporation’s NanoCrystal technology.

Compositions and Products Containing S-Equol, and Methods  -  Jul 8, 2008
FLEXNEWS,Setchell, Kenneth DR et al., Bioavailability of Pure isoflavones In Healthy Humans and Analysis of Commercial Soy Isoflavone Supplements, American Society

Food better than supplements for omega-3, says ADA  -  Jul 24, 2008
NutraIngredients-usa.com,2008; 108:1204-1209), DHA-rich algal supplements are equivalent to fish or fish oil with respect to bioavailability. "Although it would seem that because

Stay Ahead in HCV Drug Development with Pharmaceutical Profiles  -  Jul 31, 2008
PharmaLive.com (press release),EnterionTM capsule technology was used to identify the optimal absorption window and thereby the best way to maximise oral drug bioavailability.

Clinsys® Director Recognized as Industry Inspiration  -  Jul 31, 2008
Carolina Newswire (press release),...and operates a clinical pharmacology unit performing bioavailability and bioequivalence studies as well as bioanalytical sample analysis,

Oral apixaban appeared efficacious in treating venous thromboembolism  -  Jul 31, 2008
HemOncToday,...by Jason Harris Apixaban is an oral direct factor Xa inhibitor with high bioavailability, which is being developed without the need for laboratory

4SC AG SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES TRANSACTION OF NYCOMED ONCOLOGY PROJECTS  -  Jul 31, 2008
Ad-Hoc-News (Pressemitteilung),4SC-201 differs from other HDAC inhibitors in its superior oral bioavailability and is thus regarded to display a larger therapeutic window.

Raptor Pharmaceuticals Enters Collaboration Agreement with UC San ...  -  Jul 16, 2008
CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse),Raptor is currently developing DR Cysteamine, a proprietary, delayed-release formulation of Cysteamine, designed to improve bioavailability and potentially

Multivitamin-Mineral Supplements in the Older Americans Act ...  -  Jul 10, 2008
RedOrbit,Factors affecting bioavailability include an individual's nutrient status, the chemical form of the nutrient, the presence of competing chemicals in the

Pharsight Achieves 8 Percent Revenue Growth for First Quarter  -  Jul 24, 2008
MarketWatchSociety Conference, the Bioequivalence and Bioavailability Strategy Conference, the AAPS National Biotechnology Conference, and the PAGE Annual Meeting.

Growth Inhibition of Human Colon Cancer Cells By Plant Compounds  -  Aug 1, 2008
RedOrbit,The undeniable in vivo efficacy of resveratrol, despite its low bioavailability, has led to the suggestion that its metabolites are the active agents.

Tranzyme Pharma Receives Notices of Allowance from USPTO on Two ...  -  Jul 22, 2008
MarketWatch...while maintaining the benefits typically associated with small molecules including oral bioavailability, cost of synthesis, and ease of formulation.

Emisphere Announces Data From Independent Clinical Study of ...  -  Jul 8, 2008
Biloxi Sun Herald,Oral application of peptides is, however, difficult as peptides have a low oral bioavailability due to their molecular size and physico-chemical

Green tea catechins go nano: study  -  Jul 29, 2008
FoodQualityNews.com,..."On the other hand, the oral bioavailability of tea catechins is known to be low, between two and five per cent." Hu and co-workers examined the potential

Idenix Pharmaceuticals Advances HCV Discovery Program to Clinic  -  Jul 29, 2008
Earthtimes (press release),After oral administration in monkeys, bioavailability of IDX375 was approximately 30%. Based on monkey plasma drug exposure levels, IDX375 has the potential

NFL Players Endorse New Customized Vitamins at Health Supplement Site  -  Jul 29, 2008
PR Web (press release),All Pure Core Nutrition's products are scientifically formulated, tested, for purity, potency and bioavailability. They are developed in an ISO 9000

A complete 3-in-1 supplement  -  Jul 28, 2008
New Straits Times,A: Probiotics help to improve the vitamin status and enhance the bioavailability of minerals. Thus, they facilitate the absorption of vitamins and minerals

Future Flavour Trends in Food - 81.4% of Respondents Rated ...  -  Jul 18, 2008
MarketWatchDevelopment of proprietary ingredients and improved delivery systems that offer better bioavailability or taste sensations are key areas of expansion for

Eurand Announces Conference Call On Second Quarter 2008 Financial ...  -  Jul 18, 2008
Stockhouse,Eurand's technology platforms include bioavailability enhancement of poorly soluble drugs, customized release, taste-masking/fast-dissolving formulations

Merrion Pharmaceuticals plc Announces Commencement of Next Stage ...  -  Jul 17, 2008
FOXBusinessMerrion's patented drug delivery technologies increase bioavailability, by improving absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, of drugs that are otherwise

Neose Technologies Announces GlycoPEG-GCSF Abstract Accepted for ...  -  Jul 28, 2008
Centre Daily Times,The abstract is entitled "GlycoPEGylated G-CSF XM22 Demonstrates Sixty Percent Higher Bioavailability and Thirty Percent Greater Neutrophil Response in

AIM Pharmakon to Introduce Next Generation of Cardiovascular ...  -  Jul 28, 2008
PR Newswire (press release),...and longevity due to its efficacy, ease of intake, high bioavailability, and palatability," commented Vijay Puntambekar, President of AIM Pharmakon.

Raptor Pharmaceuticals Enters Collaboration Agreement with UC San ...  -  Jul 16, 2008
MarketWatchRaptor is currently developing DR Cysteamine, a proprietary, delayed-release formulation of Cysteamine, designed to improve bioavailability and potentially

Speaking of Science: Fantastic becoming realistic  -  Jul 27, 2008
Grand Junction Sentinel,Engineering nanoparticles to increase their bioavailability to damaged or diseased tissue is the goal of nanomedicine. These particles can be more easily

Pharsight Broadens Reporting and Analysis Services Offerings  -  Jul 15, 2008
MarketWatchHe has been responsible for the study design, statistical analysis, randomization, PK/PD modeling, bioequivalence and bioavailability analysis,

Silence Therapeutics Announces Successful Opposition of Glover Patent  -  Jul 11, 2008
FOXBusinessThis system enables the functional delivery of siRNA molecules to targeted diseased tissues and cells, while increasing their bioavailability and

Penwest Begins Phase I Clinical Trial of PW 4153, Candidate For ...  -  Jul 10, 2008
MarketWatchThe purpose of the Phase I trial of PW 4153 is to assess the bioavailability and pharmacokinetic blood levels of Penwest's formulation of the drug in




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