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Old 04-29-2010, 02:49 PM   #1
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Transferrin - Hopeful research

A friend just forwarded me these two links that seem to indicate that the Scotish are on to something. Very interesting research.

Here they are: link 1 and link 2.

Has anyone heard of Transferrin as a potential drug delivery mechanism?
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Old 04-29-2010, 02:54 PM   #2
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Re: Transferrin - Hopeful research

Oh my, these Scottish people are smart aren't they. Not making fun of this. I will be over in Scotland in two weeks. Going to be in the Strathclyde area for a while, then up to the Highlands. I will ask my friends if they have any more nfo on this, they are all in the medical field.
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Old 04-29-2010, 03:24 PM   #3
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Re: Transferrin - Hopeful research

Bejuce,

This is very exciting information. Thanks for the links.

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Old 04-30-2010, 12:17 AM   #4
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Re: Transferrin - Hopeful research

Because of cancer's appetite for iron, there are researchers working on using it to deliver Artemesinin
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Old 04-30-2010, 05:59 AM   #5
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Thanks for posting. Very interesting article.It looks like yet again a natural substance can be very effective if we can deliver it in the right way.
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Old 04-30-2010, 06:08 AM   #6
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Bejuce,

Your links were the 1st things I read this morning. So encouraging! What a great way to start a beautiful Friday morning! Thanks, Yvonne
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