Friday, February 10, 2006


Hepatitis C Information - Northern Ocean Support Groups


Northern Ocean Support Groups
Asbury Park Press, NJ - Jan 28, 2006... HEP-C SUPPORT: MOCHCCI-Hepatitis C support group meets 7-9 pm the first Tuesday of the month in the lower-level conference room at Ocean Medical Center, 425 ...

New drug abuse team will tackle growing problem 'top to bottom'
Ottawa Citizen, Canada - 18 hours ago... Today, it's 21 per cent, while 76 per cent of drug users are infected with hepatitis C. "We truly have a major problem with hep-C rates," Dr. Salisbury said. ...

Canadians closer to Hep C vaccine
Canoe.ca, Canada - Jan 16, 2006Canadian researchers are one step closer to finding a vaccine to fight hepatitis C, a study says. The disease is the largest cause ...

Madtown Music Rundown, Sat. Feb 4, 2006: The Steph does Meth ...
Dane101, Wisconsin - Feb 3, 2006Bonnaroo, possibly in an effort to avoid hep-C, has begun booking less String Cheese Incident type acts and managed to snag Radiohead for a headline. ...

Teen user hopes for escape from addiction
Bangor Daily News, ME - Feb 9, 2006... I found out I had hepatitis C and so I decided maybe it was time to change. Almost two years later, I am hep. C free thanks to the treatment. ...

Hepatitis C Information - Peregrine Announces Acceleration of Its Tarvacin(TM) Anti-Viral ...


Peregrine Announces Acceleration of Its Tarvacin(TM) Anti-Viral ...
PR Newswire (press release), NY - Jan 18, 2006- Patient Enrollment and Dosing in Initial Phase I Trial Now Scheduled for Completion in February - - Preliminary Phase I Safety Data to Be Presented at 'Viral ...

Peregrine Announces Acceleration of Its Tarvacin(TM) Anti-Viral ...
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Peregrine Announces Acceleration of Its Tarvacin Anti-Viral ...
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Tarvacin(TM) Anti-Viral Hepatitis C Clinical Program in ...
RxPG NEWS, CA - Jan 18, 2006By Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPHM), a biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio ...

Thursday, February 09, 2006


Hepatitis C Information - Treating Chronic Mutational Hepatitis B with Chinese Medicine

Treating Chronic Mutational Hepatitis B with Chinese Medicine Vitalliver (Vigconic Suppositories)


Treating chronic mutational hepatitis B with Chinese medicine Vitalliver (Vigconic suppositories)


ZHANG GUAN HUA, LIANG CHAO, ZHENG WAN PIN


Chengdu University of TCM, Hepatitis Laboratory in the attached hospital of Chengdu University of TCM, Sichuan, China

Research Method:

Quantitative determination by contrasting HBV-DNA of cases before and after the treatment.

Number of cases: 25 (n)

Case Selection: Between the age of 16 and 65, in accordance with the diagnosis standards pf chronic Hepatitis B, with negative e antigen and positive e antibody, HBV-DNA > 1 104 cp/mL.

Detection Method: All the blood samples are detected by Sichuan Clinical Detection Center; PCR-ELISA quantitative determination is used within detection range of 1 104 - 1 107-8, HBV-DNA, unit of measurement is cp/mL.

Direction Plan: one suppository provided by Vigconic (International) Ltd. Bid. The course of treatment is six months, the tracing observation after withdrawal lasts six months.

Observation index:


  1. HBV-DNA response after the treatment.

  2. Lasting HBV-DNA response (six months after withdrawal).
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Criterion of Therapeutic Effect:


  1. If HBV-DNA volume 1 104 cp/mL: 4/25 (16%)

  2. Lasting response:


HBV-DNA volume 1 104 cp/mL: 2/25 (8%)

Among the results of lasting response, 16 blood serum samples are detected through fluorimetric quantitative determination PCR by the instruments of PE.USD, H-7700 in the second attached hospital of Guangzhou Medical College. The result is in accordance with that in Sichuan Clinical Testing Center. (8 cases among it 1 102 cp/mL). The testing range of this testing method is 1 102 - 1 107-8 cp/mL.

Conclusion

The reason for the repeatedly abnormal liver function of Chronic Hepatitis B (CHB) patients lies in the repeatedly duplication of HBV after infection, which leads to fibrosis of liver, then cirrhosis and liver cancer. It is commonly accepted that if CHB shows the transformation of HBeAg/Anti-HBe, HBV-DNA becoming negative, liver function returning to normal state, the disease is relieved. However, parts of patients with the transformation of HBeAg/Anti-HBe still remain positive in HBV-DNA and the pathological change in the liver continues. Because HBV-DNA occurs promoter mutation in the anterior C section (1896 necleoside G-A variation) or in the C section (1762 nucleoside T variation, 1764 G-A variation), HBeAg cannot come into being. Therefore, the HBeAg in the patient s blood cannot be detected, while the virus can keep on duplicating and fixing itself. Through sequential assay of nucleic acid, it proves that promoter mutation appears in 30%-60% of HBeAg negative Chronic Hepatitis B (CHB) in the anterior C section or in the C section. In some provinces and cities of the People of China, the percentage of promoter mutation appears in HBeAg negative Chronic Hepatitis B (CHB) in the anterior C section or in the C section is from 17.6% to 78.9%. Eight out of the 25 cases of our observation go through the sequential assay of nucleic acid carried out by the Department of Microbiology of the University of Hong Kong. It all proves to have HBV-DNA mutation. The chronic mutational Hepatitis B is infectious and apt to cause cirrhosis and liver cancer since the present medicines of antivirus and immuno-modulator do not produce the expected therapeutic effects.

Vitalliver suppository is made up from a formula of Chinese herbs, including Ginseng, Deer Horn, Cordyceps, Radix Astragali, Frudctus Cnidii, Semen Cuscutae, etc. The formula is mainly for strengthening the body resistant and primarily for reinforcing Kidney Qi, which produces good therapeutic effects in treating chronic mutational Hepatitis B. The mechanism is probably that through the regulating of immune system, the duplication of virus is inhibited and meanwhile the liver is protected, so it can produce a lasting therapeutic effect. No adverse reaction and severe accident happens during clinical observation, so it is safe for using. Vitalliver is bringing hopes to the treatment of chronic mutational Hepatitis B.

* The second stage of clinical trial would be carrying out by the Microbiology Department of the University of Hong Kong and Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

For more information, please visit: http://www.vigconic.com


Or, contact:


William Yip cs@vigconic.com
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5/F, Cheung Wah Building, Sheung Heung Rd,


Kowloon, Hong Kong


Tel: 852-27656200


Fax: 852-27645314
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Chengdu University of TCM, Hepatitis Laboratory in the attached hospital of Chengdu University of TCM, Sichuan, China


webmaster@vigconic.com

Wednesday, February 08, 2006


Hepatitis C Information - HCV


HCV
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Program (Therapeutic) Proprietary Compound - It is a small molecule Broad-spectrum antiviral activity Impressive Antiviral Activities Demonstrated In Vitro against Viruses in

Hepatitis Central, Hepatitis Support Groups Worldwide
Two Studies Recruiting HCV Patients Sho-saiko-to is the number one liver remedy in Japan. It has been prescribed to over 1.5 million patients (in Japan, doctors medically prescribe certain natural

Genotyping - HCV News Articles
HCV Genotype 1 - 6 / HCV Subtypes Variants Genotype 1 and 4 Articles Genotype 2 and 3 Articles Genotype 5 and 6 Articles What does the term genotype mean? Genotype refers to the genetic make-up of an

Benitec | Therapeutic Programs - HCV
Benitec s HCV program Benitec is using ddRNAi technology to attack HCV at multiple sites, greatly reducing the ability of the virus to acquire drug-resistant mutations. Benitec has identified

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Hepatitis C Information - HCV Advocate.org


HCV Advocate.org
Up-to-date and accurate information about treatment hepatitis C.

Hepatitis C Virus (HCV): Hep C Support
Free support service for patients with Hepatitis C who are on Rebetron combination therapy or Intron A.

Hepatitis Connections International
Hepatitis C Information · Hepatitis A-to-E (Slide Set Presentation and Technical Notes), CDC, US · Hepatic Pathology Index ...

Hepatitis Information Network: HepNet - Hepatitis C
THIS PAGE contains links to a variety of Hepatitis C information and news. This information is updated regularly. For easier navigation, this section has ...

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The Canadian Hepatitis C Information Centre, a program of the Canadian Public Health Association, is the first and only information centre on hepatitis C in ...

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Seeks to increase awareness of the worldwide problem of viral disease and to provide links to useful, informative sites.

Tuesday, February 07, 2006


Hepatitis C Information - PVF wants to host more invt'l tournaments


PVF wants to host more invt'l tournaments
Sun Star - Jan 26 9:26 PM
THE Philippine Volleyball Federation (PVF) shares its preference for the country to host more international events this year and the coming years, said PVF president Roger Banzuela, who is also the head of the Negros Occidental Volleyball Association, Thursday.Save to My Web

Schering-Plough Reports FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to Oral HCV Protease Inhibitor SCH 503034
FinanzNachrichten - Jan 30 6:30 AM
KENILWORTH, N.J., Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Schering-Plough ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) today reported that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to its investigational oral hepatitis C protease inhibitor (SCH ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) 503034), currently in Phase II clinical development for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) Save to My Web

Landmark FSU study of Hepatitis C virus solves mystery that has stymied quest for cure
EurekAlert! - Feb 07 7:56 AM
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) infects more than 170 million people worldwide and leads to both acute and chronic liver diseases.Save to My Web

Benitec Delays IND Filing for HIV/AIDS Therapeutic Pending Resolution Of Manufacturing Result
[Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Jan 31 5:30 AM
Benitec Ltd. , a leading developer of RNA interference -based therapeutics, announced today that the Investigational New Drug filing with the US Food & Drug Administration for its HIV/AIDS therapeutic will be delayed.Save to My Web

Monday, February 06, 2006


Hepatitis C Information - Peregrine Announces Acceleration of Its Tarvacin(TM) Anti-Viral ...


Peregrine Announces Acceleration of Its Tarvacin(TM) Anti-Viral ...
PR Newswire (press release), NY - Jan 18, 2006- Patient Enrollment and Dosing in Initial Phase I Trial Now Scheduled for Completion in February - - Preliminary Phase I Safety Data to Be Presented at 'Viral ...

Peregrine Announces Acceleration of Its Tarvacin(TM) Anti-Viral ...
Yahoo! News (press release) - Jan 18, 2006TUSTIN, Calif., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPHM - News), a biopharmaceutical company ...

Peregrine Announces Acceleration of Its Tarvacin Anti-Viral ...
PharmaLive.com (press release), PA - Jan 18, 2006TUSTIN, Calif., Jan. 18, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio ...

Tarvacin(TM) Anti-Viral Hepatitis C Clinical Program in ...
RxPG NEWS, CA - Jan 18, 2006By Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPHM), a biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio ...

Hepatitis C Information - Tarvacin(TM) Anti-Viral Hepatitis C Clinical Program in Acceleration


Tarvacin(TM) Anti-Viral Hepatitis C Clinical Program in Acceleration
RxPG - "The initial success of our efforts to accelerate the HCV clinical trial program for Tarvacin Anti-Viral is gratifying in view of Tarvacin's promise as an important new treatment option for a number of viral infections, including chronic hepatitis C

Extrahepatic sites may cause rapid recurrence of Hepatitis C after
RxPG - "In most patients HCV RNA levels decreased rapidly during and after transplantation and subsequently began to increase reaching above pre-transplant levels in all but one patient within a few days of the procedure." By AASLD, When a diseased

Chiron partners with Portland's AVI
East Bay Business Times - Emeryville-based Chiron's (NASDAQ: CHIR) scientists were the first to clone HCV, and the company has been granted more than 100 HCV-related patents. In conjunction with the license agreement, Portland-based AVI (NASDAQ: AVII) will issue Chiron shares

SuperGen to buy Montigen Inc.
Contra Costa Times - SuperGen to buy Montigen Inc. SuperGen Inc. (SUPG) said it agreed to acquire privately held oncology drug developer Montigen Pharmaceuticals Inc. for $18 million in cash and stock. Under the terms of the agreement, Dublin-based SuperGen will pay

Sunday, February 05, 2006


Hepatitis C Information - WebMD: Hep C & Depression


WebMD: Hep C & Depression
I was diagnosed with hep-c in 1996. Who knows where it came from? I was put on interferon and gave myself a shot every day for 12 months. The doctor wanted... Read Hep C & Depression online at WebMD.

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... Additional Pages of Interest to those infected with Hep-C. (Gift of life ... If you know someone that has Hep-C or think this site would interest a friend ...

Hepatitisactivist.org: Instant Advocacy Initiative
Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, Cirrhosis, and Liver Disease Information Including Hepatitis C and Other Liver Disease Links and Resources.

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Methadone maintenance treatment and hepatitis C research and news ... Back to Hep C Index ...

BBC NEWS | Scotland | Warning over Hep C infection rate
About 50,000 people in Scotland are infected with Hepatitis C - double the UK average, a report says. ... The executive said it took the spread of Hep C "very seriously" and had drawn up an action ... said only one in three Hep C sufferers in Scotland had been ...