All articles by Drug Target Review – Page 20
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NewsNew weekly injection could transform Parkinson’s disease treatment
A new weekly injection developed by University of South Australia scientists could change Parkinson’s treatment by replacing the need for multiple daily pills – potentially helping millions of patients worldwide.
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NewsHow a PRL3-targeting cancer drug could help millions see again
Singapore researchers have found that cancer drug PRL3-zumab shows strong potential for treating wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy - two leading causes of blindness worldwide.
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NewsNew standards for brain organoids aim to boost drug discovery
A new international framework introduces rigorous validity standards for the use of brain organoids and iPSC-derived models in studying neuropsychiatric disorders. These guidelines aim to accelerate drug discovery and bring precision treatments closer to reality.
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New class of chiral molecules offers strong stability for drug development
Scientists have created a new class of ultra-stable chiral molecules – a discovery that could lead to more precise drug design by preventing potentially harmful molecular “flipping” over time
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NewsNew drug GAI-17 reduces stroke-induced brain cell death
A new stroke treatment, GAI-17, developed by researchers in Japan, has shown encouraging results in reducing brain cell death and paralysis in animal models – potentially allowing for future development of treatments for other brain disorders.
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ArticleOptimising T-cell expansion to improve early-stage cell therapy
In the evolving landscape of cell and gene therapy, early-stage manufacturing remains a major hurdle. In this interview, Maria Knaub at Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies shares how a strategic collaboration with FUJIFILM Biosciences is streamlining T-cell expansion workflows.
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NewsMicroglia replacement halts ALSP progression in landmark trials
Scientists from Fudan University have halted the progression of ALSP, a rare and fatal brain disease, using a pioneering microglia replacement therapy - marking the first effective clinical approach to tackling the disease.
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ArticleOutsmarting immune suppression through GPCR innovation
Immune resistance is one of cancer’s toughest tricks. By rethinking how we target GPCRs, scientists may finally have a way to modulate it with precision.
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NewsThe unexpected role of FDA-approved drugs in making nanoparticles safer
Repurposing existing FDA-approved drugs could make nanomedicines safer by reducing harmful immune reactions, according to new research.
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NewsA gentle squeeze: Scientists use physical force to transform stem cells into bone
Researchers at the National University of Singapore have discovered that physically squeezing stem cells through narrow spaces can trigger their transformation into bone-forming cells – potentially allowing for development of new bone repair therapies.
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NewsTargeting MAPK and PI3K/mTOR pathways halts ovarian cancer growth
A new preclinical study has combined two experimental drugs that effectively block ovarian tumour growth – a strategy that could lead to new treatments against this genetically complex cancer.
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NewsDual CAR-T cell therapy targets T-ALL with precision
A new dual CAR-T cell therapy targeting two tumour-specific proteins in T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (T-ALL) has been developed – meaning effective treatment for this aggressive blood cancer could soon become a reality.
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NewsBile acid-enhanced liver organoids set to improve liver disease treatment
Researchers in Japan have developed long-lasting 3D liver organoids from stem cells by incorporating bile acids into the culture medium - offering a new model for studying chronic liver diseases.
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NewsMicroglia discovery offers clues to Alzheimer’s progression
Immune cells in the brain called microglia may hold the key to improving blood flow and tackling diseases like Alzheimer’s, new research from the University of Virginia suggests.
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NewsMitochondria: melanoma’s hidden vulnerability
Scientists at Lund University have shown that aggressive melanoma tumours are driven by overactive mitochondrial processes – revealing a potential treatment strategy using drugs already approved for other conditions.
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Gene therapy boosts CAR-T power against glioblastoma
Researchers at SR-TIGET in Milan have developed a novel gene therapy approach that supercharges CAR-T cell therapy against glioblastoma – strengthening treatment against one of the world’s deadliest brain cancers.
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NewsCan skin heal like our mouth? A new study says it might
The mouth heals wounds rapidly - and without scarring. A new preclinical study has identified a unique molecular pathway responsible for this ability - which could lead to future skin healing therapies.
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ArticleWhat single cells are revealing about brain disorders
Single-cell and spatial technologies are giving researchers an unprecedented view of how brain diseases like Alzheimer’s really work. The result? Faster discovery, clearer targets and a new path towards more effective treatments.
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NewsRapid cell reprogramming creates lung-like cells to combat COPD
Scientists from Nagoya University have developed a fast and safe method to create lung cells from skin-like fibroblasts - without using stem cells. This technique could allow for new regenerative therapies for diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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NewsSlowing intracellular transport boosts potential for RNA therapies
Researchers at the University of Basel and Roche have discovered that slowing the intracellular transport of RNA-based drugs significantly improves their therapeutic impact.