High-throughput NaV1.9 assay to advance pain therapies
Metrion Biosciences has introduced a breakthrough NaV1.9 screening assay, aimed at overcoming historical challenges in pain research and advancing the development of non-opioid treatments.
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Metrion Biosciences has introduced a breakthrough NaV1.9 screening assay, aimed at overcoming historical challenges in pain research and advancing the development of non-opioid treatments.
McGill University researchers have found that two drugs can eliminate senescent “zombie cells” in spinal discs, offering a potential new treatment for chronic low back pain.
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.
4 April 2025 | By Eurofins Discovery
Join Dr. Francisca Neethling from Eurofins Discovery to explore the comprehensive process of ADC development, covering payload linker design, optimization, and the bioanalytical and functional characterization of ADC molecules.
A new study reveals a promising approach to sepsis treatment by targeting the VHR enzyme using fragment-based drug discovery. This innovative method could lead to more effective therapies for sepsis and other immune-related conditions.
OLX-07010, a new drug from Oligomerix, shows potential in reducing tau protein tangles, a key factor in Alzheimer's and other tau-related diseases. Early studies suggest it could be a breakthrough in targeting tau aggregation and improving brain function.
19 March 2025 | By Eurofins DiscoverX
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.
Scientists have developed an AI algorithm capable of searching through 10 sextillion potential drug molecules, a feat previously considered impossible. This method could significantly speed up drug discovery and the development of new treatments.
Drug discovery scientists develop and test complex hypotheses using data and expertise, and build workflows to support this. In this third and final article, Dr Raminderpal Singh and Nina Truter summarise the tools used in the scientific workflow – and include key considerations.
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.
9 January 2025 | By Eurofins DiscoverX
Gain valuable insights into the latest advancements in obesity drug discovery and enhance your research capabilities.
Explore the step-by-step scientific workflow behind drug discovery, from formulating hypotheses to analysing data, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
Insilico Medicine’s AI-designed drug ISM5939 has received FDA IND clearance for treating solid tumours. By targeting ENPP1, it enhances anti-tumour immunity and is set to begin Phase I trials soon.
A promising new inhaled therapy is progressing in Phase 2 trials, presenting new opportunities for improving cystic fibrosis treatment.
17 July 2024 | By Eurofins Discovery
Join this webinar to hear from Eurofins Discovery on the latest offerings for drug-drug interaction assessments using CRISPR KO/KI MDCKII cell lines