All Metabolic disorders articles – Page 2
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ArticleFrom injections to pills: oral peptides set to transform drug development
Oral peptide-based drugs are set to revolutionise the pharmaceutical industry, overcoming the long-standing challenge of poor bioavailability. Santosh Kulkarni reveals how new breakthroughs in drug discovery and delivery offer the potential for more convenient, effective treatments for a range of conditions – without the need for injections.
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NewsSmall molecule therapy improves islet transplant success in diabetes
A study from Weill Cornell Medicine shows that pre-treating pancreatic islet cells with a small molecule cocktail significantly improves survival after transplantation in type 1 diabetes models. The approach could help make donor cells go further and transplants more efficient.
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NewsNew data backs Myo4 for obesity treatment
MitoRx Therapeutics has announced new preclinical data for its small molecule Myo4, showing restored insulin sensitivity and enhanced fat loss with muscle preservation in an obesity model - offering a potential alternative to GLP-1-based therapies.
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FGF19 hormone could be the key to new obesity treatments
A hormone produced in the gut, FGF19, has been shown to act directly on the brain to boost energy expenditure, burn fat and improve blood sugar control in obese mice - offering a potential route for developing new obesity therapies.
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$250K grant fuels development of new type 1 diabetes therapy
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have received a $250,000 grant from the Critical Path Institute’s Translational Therapeutics Accelerator (TRxA) to develop a novel CD22 bidentate therapeutic for type 1 diabetes to support formulation and new preclinical studies.
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ArticleTargeting GLP-1 in the brain could transform obesity care
What if a single hormone could control appetite in two entirely different ways? Professor Stefan Trapp of University College London reveals how GLP-1’s dual role in the brain and gut could transform obesity treatment.
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NewsVascularised stem cell organoids advance diabetes therapy
A team of researchers have developed the first vascularised organoid model of human pancreatic islets, which could lead to further development of advanced cell therapies for diabetes.
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NewsNew biobank offers hope for sufferers of dry mouth
Mayo Clinic researchers have created the world’s first biobank of human salivary gland tissue-organoids, offering a resource for developing regenerative therapies to treat chronic dry mouth.
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NewsNew drug combination shows potential to treat enteroviruses
Researchers in Norway have identified a promising oral drug combination that may stop the replication of enteroviruses, a group of viruses responsible for illnesses ranging from the common cold to type 1 diabetes.
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NewsLab-grown liver breakthrough could speed up drug development
Scientists have developed lab-grown liver organoids with functional zonation, a discovery that brings regenerative medicine a step closer to personalised, transplant-free liver therapy.
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ArticleThe rising impact of biomarkers in early clinical development
Dr Cyril Clarke at ICON Biotech reveals how biomarkers are transforming early-phase clinical trials by offering valuable insights into the safety and efficacy of novel therapies.
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ArticleNext-gen biotech: rBIO’s approach to affordable insulin solutions
rBIO is transforming the biosimilar insulin market with a novel biomanufacturing platform designed to reduce production costs while maintaining high-quality standards. CEO Cameron Owen shares how their approach is shaping drug discovery and improving patient access to life-saving treatments.
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ArticleNew advances in hormone replacement therapy set to transform care
Hormone replacement therapy has long been used to treat low hormone levels, but existing delivery methods struggle with poor adherence and inconsistent hormone delivery. Lisa Stehno-Bittel of Likarda and Charles Virden of VitalTE discuss a novel approach using hormone-filled microbeads in hydrogels for steady, extended release after monthly self-injections.
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NewsDiabetes drug found to protect heart during cancer treatment
A commonly prescribed diabetes medication could significantly enhance long-term recovery prospects for cancer patients by reducing their risk of heart failure, a new study from the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveals.
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ArticleObesity care gets personalised: tailoring therapies with Phenomix
Find out how Phenomix Sciences is transforming obesity treatment by identifying patient subtypes for more targeted and effective therapies.
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ArticleNew study links type 2 diabetes to accelerated cognitive decline
Study reveals how type 2 diabetes accelerates cognitive decline by damaging white matter in the brain. Sam Hashemi at Prenuvo explains how advanced AI and whole-body MRI technology are opening new possibilities for early intervention.
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NewsNew study shows CGM data can predict diabetes complications
UVA researchers found that continuous glucose monitor data can predict nerve, eye, and kidney damage in type 1 diabetes.
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ReportBeyond the Lab: Stem cell research
Download our latest report to discover how stem cell research is revolutionising treatments for chronic diseases, cancer and regenerative medicine.
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NewsCollaboration aims to advance automated insulin technology for diabetes
UVA Center for Diabetes Technology and Tandem Diabetes Care partner to advance automated insulin delivery systems for diabetes management.
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WebinarAdvancing obesity drug discovery: Cell-based assays for GLP-1 and the G-Suite
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