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ArticleAdvancements in hit identification for membrane protein drug discovery
GPCRs are crucial drug targets, but their complex structures present significant challenges in drug discovery. In this article, Domainex’s Philip Rawlins explores how fragment-based screening and innovative technologies like PoLiPa are helping to overcome these hurdles, with a focus on the Adenosine A2a receptor.
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WebinarAdvancing ADC Development: End-to-End Solutions from Design to Characterization
Dr. Francisca Neethling from Eurofins Discovery explores the comprehensive process of ADC development, covering payload linker design, optimization, and the bioanalytical and functional characterization of ADC molecules.
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ArticleGene silencing: a step forward for rare disease therapy
Gene silencing offers a promising approach to treating rare neurological diseases like H-ABC. With clinical trials on the horizon, find out how targeted therapies could bring real hope to patients and families.
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WebinarSolving the AOC puzzle: Strategies for chemistry, manufacturing and regulatory success
Watch our webinar with Abzena’s experts to explore practical solutions for overcoming chemistry, manufacturing and regulatory challenges in antibody-oligonucleotide conjugate (AOC) development, enabling progress for previously untreatable diseases.
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NewsCeSPIACE: New peptide drug blocks COVID-19 variants
Scientists have developed CeSPIACE, a peptide drug that offers broad protection against COVID-19 variants, including Omicron XBB.1.5. Find out how it targets a stable part of the virus’s spike protein, making it resistant to mutations.
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WebinarReprogramming immunity: designing smarter checkpoint receptor agonists
Join Dr Daniela Cipolletta from Seismic Therapeutic to discover how FcγRIIb clustering enabled the discovery of S-4321, a low-affinity PD-1 agonist that restores immune balance by engaging multiple inhibitory pathways.
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NewsBeckman Coulter Life Sciences and Rarity Bioscience partner to advance oncology research
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, has partnered with Rarity Bioscience to introduce a groundbreaking approach to oncology research.
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ArticleRefining and targeting exatecan with ADC technology
DTR speaks with Dr Patrick van Berkel at ADC Therapeutics to discuss how the company is transforming exatecan delivery to achieve better health outcomes.
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NewsCN Bio advances hepatotoxicity testing to reduce drug failures
CN Bio has developed an advanced hepatotoxicity testing solution to improve preclinical drug safety, providing more human-relevant insights and reducing the risk of drug failures due to liver damage.
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NewsThe immune cells that fuel food allergies
A new study reveals how specific immune cells contribute to the exaggerated immune response in food allergies, offering hope for improved treatments in the future.
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WebinarThe future of carcinogenicity risk assessment: AI-powered, ethical alternatives to traditional testing
Explore how a Weight of Evidence (WoE) approach uses in vitro methods and artificial intelligence (AI) to transform carcinogenicity risk assessment, reducing reliance on animal studies while enhancing compliance with FDA and ICH guidelines.
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ArticleObstacles and innovations of macrocyclic drug development
Macrocycles outperform traditional therapeutics on several fronts, yet they account for just four percent of FDA-approved drugs. Colleagues Ann E Cleves and Ajay N Jain from Optibrium Ltd explain why we can expect to see this number increase in the coming years.
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WebinarAdvancing obesity drug discovery: Cell-based assays for GLP-1 and the G-Suite
Gain valuable insights into the latest advancements in obesity drug discovery and enhance your research capabilities.
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ArticleToxicology transformed: Why accuracy now leads the way
Regulatory changes are reshaping toxicology, with precision now at the forefront. We explore how accurate target analysis is transforming drug development, particularly for biotherapeutics.
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NewsKey enzyme discovery marks a step forward in Alzheimer’s treatment
Scientists have decoded the 3D structure of a key enzyme linked to Alzheimer's disease. This breakthrough opens up new possibilities for targeted drug development and better treatment options.
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ArticleScientific workflow for hypothesis testing in drug discovery: Part 1 of 3
Explore the step-by-step scientific workflow behind drug discovery, from formulating hypotheses to analysing data, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
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NewsMetrion Biosciences appoints Lee Patterson as CEO
Metrion Biosciences is set to accelerate its global expansion and enhance its leadership in ion channel drug discovery services.
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ArticleBeyond ELISA: the future of biomarker validation
The era of precision medicine demands more rigorous biomarker validation methods. While ELISA has long been the gold standard, advanced technologies such as LC-MS/MS and Meso Scale Discovery (MSD) offer superior precision, sensitivity and efficiency. Here, Prasad Lakshmanan Selvaraj, Director of Technical Review at Sannova, explains that by embracing these ...
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ArticleThe essential role of recombinant phage display antibody libraries
The emergence of new antibody-based therapeutics, such as antibody-drug conjugates, alongside a continued drive towards alternatives to animal testing approaches, highlights the need for precise and sensitive tools enabling the identification and characterisation of the best drug candidates for clinical progression. Capable of keeping up with the evolving drug development ...
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NewsThe future of cell analysis: a comprehensive guide
Sartorius have published its second edition High-Throughput Screening (HTS) by Cytometry handbook.