Keep reading this abstract and trying to see if i can figure out other similar (common) chemical substances as " Pentosan (poly-b-xylose-2,3-disulphonate, pentosan polysulphate, PPS) with a molecular weight of 8,000-12,000 is one of a range of large polysulphonated polyglycosides (PG's) with activity against prion infection in animal models and tissue culture (<A HREF="http://www.elmiron100.com/info.html";>structure shown</A>). Made from beechwood it is an inexpensive compound that has been used since the 1960s as an anticoagulant similar to heparin, also a PG. PPS is the most active PG against PrPsc production in vitro and this correlates with their adherence to heparan binding proteins found on cellular membranes. The means by which the formation of PrPsc is halted by PPS is proposed and, the pharmacology of the drug in humans could enable PPS to be effective as a prophylactic against human CJD. ."
Thanks for posting this Marshall. suzy > To all intersted list members: > Those among you who are interested in BSE and/or > its human variant, should find Dr. Dealler's postings more than > interesting. We are aware of at least one, independent, research group > which has successfully replicated the mouse studies referenced. This > appears to be information of more than just casual import.' > Sincerely, Brooks Bradley. > Http://sparc.airtime.co.uk/bse/pentrev.htm#abstract > > >
