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New ‘smart’ cell therapies show promise in solid tumours
By combining machine learning and T-cell engineering researchers were able to develop cell therapies that can selectively and effectively target and destroy solid tumours.
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CARD8 protein could be novel atherosclerosis drug target
Researchers demonstrate that the CARD8 protein plays a key role in regulating the inflammation that causes atherosclerosis and other inflammatory diseases.
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CD209 antigen could be a promising target for preventing severe COVID-19
Researchers reveal how two genetic variations may contribute to COVID-19 disease severity and suggest the product of one, the CD209 antigen, may be a potential drug target.
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Endosomal trafficking could be a target for Alzheimer’s therapies
Researchers have shown that 70 percent of Alzheimer’s patients have high levels of proteins associated with dysfunction in the endosomal trafficking system in their spinal fluid.
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Tetracycline antibiotics show promise against Zika virus
A new study shows that methacycline, a commonly used antibiotic, can reduce the neurological damage caused by Zika virus infections in mice.
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Network modelling reveals a potential new Alzheimer’s therapy
Researchers used integrative network biology analysis to identify the molecular mechanisms that may drive Alzheimer’s and identified a potential therapeutic intervention.
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New insight to guide discovery of drugs targeting ion channels
The study shows how drug-like small molecules inhibit the activity of Transient Receptor Potential Canonical 1/4/5 (TRPC1/4/5) channels and could transform the development of future therapies.
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3D view of SARS-CoV-2 replication cycle could enable antiviral drug development
Scientists have shown how SARS-CoV-2 induces changes in the architecture of host cells to drive replication and made their data available to all.
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MALP cells as a potential target for osteoporosis drug development
Researchers have found that bone marrow adipogenic lineage precursor (MALP) cells may initiate the production of osteoclasts and drive bone remodelling in osteoporosis.
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Antibody effector functions are key to combatting COVID-19, finds study
Rodent studies show that using antibodies with different targets and modes of action in combination is more effective at preventing and treating COVID-19.
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Promising targets for deafness drug discovery
In this article, Janssen Pharmaceuticals’ Global Head of Discovery Neuroscience discusses the findings of their recent study which highlighted new roles for two gene products involved in human deafness which could enable drug discovery for some prevalent auditory disorders.
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Mutated PCSK9 gene protects against liver damage and cardiovascular disease, say researchers
Scientists suggest the PCSK9Q152H gene variant may act as a “fountain of youth”, allowing people to live longer, healthier lives.
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Mini lung organoids replicate COVID-19 pathology in a dish
Scientists developed a new culture technique for alveolospheres which they used to study how alveolar cells respond to SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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Developing an effective vaccine for breast cancer
This article summarises the development and testing of a novel vaccine that could be personalised for the treatment of immunotherapy-resistant cancers, such as triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).
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CRISPR-based treatment successfully targets glioblastoma and ovarian cancers in vivo
Researchers say this is the first time that CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing has been used to treat cancer effectively in a living animal and that the technique could be revolutionary.