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Targacept: Ready to Take Off Jason Chew submits: Targacept (TRGT) is a company focused on CNS diseases and disorders, targeting Neuronal Nicotinic Receptors (NNRs). As a company spun off from R.J Reynolds and still located in Winston-Salem, it knows a thing or two about this subject.NNRs are ion channels that open in response to the binding of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine allowing the flow of sodium and potassium ions across the cell membrane. NNRs have effects on learning, memory, reward, and other functions. Neuronal Nicotinic Receptors are called such because they are bound and activated by nicotine as well as acetylcholine. Two of most abundant NNR subtypes are α4β2 and α7. These two subtypes are thought to be involved in a host of disorders ranging from Alzheimer’s Disease, nicotine addiction, schizophrenia, and Parkinson’s Disease, among others. Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Rise of Stand-up Paddle Boards You can do it on lakes and still waters and proponents say it's one of the best all-around workouts. online.wsj.com |
Quest Diagnostics Marks Seventh Year on Dow Jones Sustainability Index [PR Newswire] - Quest Diagnostics Incorporated , the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, today announced that it has again been selected to be part of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Indexes and North America Indexes . us.rd.yahoo.com |
RadNet Completes the Previously Announced Acquisition of eRAD, Inc. [GlobeNewswire] - LOS ANGELES -- RadNet, Inc. , a national leader in providing high-quality, cost-effective, fixed-site outpatient diagnostic imaging services through a network of 191 fully-owned and operated outpatient imaging centers, today reported it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Image Medical Corporation, parent of eRAD, Inc. us.rd.yahoo.com |