Cuba to present recombinant DNA anti-hemorrhoid drug

[El Presidente]

Just trying to get to the bottom of it

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Cuba to present recombinant DNA anti-hemorrhoid drug

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/heal.../c_13282815.htm

HAVANA, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Cuba will soon launch a new drug against hemorrhoids obtained by DNA techniques, local media reported on Friday.

The recombined streptokinase suppositories, which are indicated for treating acute hemorrhoid attacks, will be ready for launch after going through clinical tests in several Cuban hospitals.

According to the Cuban press, researchers at the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, who developed the drug, have already tested the drug's efficacy and safety.

The drug named Heberkinasa is already patented in Vietnam, China, Mexico, South Africa, Canada and South Korea, among other nations, the Cuban press said.

Obtained by DNA techniques, the drug can also be used for cases of acute myocardial infarction, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

[Jesuscookies]

I'm speechless.

Edit: Video review?

[El Presidente]

I'm speechless.

Edit: Video review?

I must say I had a chuckle when I first read the article

[jquest63]

Interesting stuff, did not know that Cuba was conducting Biotech research. Wonder if the drug was submitted to the European authorities (EMEA) and if so was it rejected.

[El Presidente]

Interesting stuff, did not know that Cuba was conducting Biotech research. Wonder if the drug was submitted to the European authorities (EMEA) and if so was it rejected.

Cuba consider themselves to be a leader in Biotech research. The only problem I have is that they tend to come out with a miraculous discovery/treatment/cure almost on a weekly level.

I could be wrong but I suspect the heat of the unit is

[jquest63]

LOL! US Big Pharma is coming up empty right now. Who knew that Biotech hotbed was Cuba.

[ZinZan]

I'm working in a Malaysian pharma company, and it is true their biotech research is extremely good maybe because its the embargo necessitates them being self sufficient. But in saying that their standards are low and they do not conform to FDA or EMEA standards and IP laws.

[MIKA27]

I'm speechless.

Edit: Video review?

By that, do you mean to ask... Video review by Ken?!