Promising new gene therapy approach for LGMD2B
Researchers at Children’s National Hospital in the US have developed a promising new gene therapy for limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) 2B.
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Antibodies that can neutralise SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant identified
A study has revealed four classes of antibodies that can neutralise Omicron by targeting one of four areas of the spike protein present in SARS-CoV-2 variants.
Antibody drug target identified for influenza viruses
Researchers have found a small subset of antibodies that target a site at the base of the influenza virus hemagglutinin protein.
New antibody delivery system could improve precision medicine
Scientists have developed a metal-organic framework that, when attached to antibodies, improved their targeted delivery in in vitro studies.
Cancer-promoting gene a potential target for pulmonary hypertension
The new study identified PDZ-binding kinase (PBK) as a promising target for pulmonary hypertension and assessed two PBK inhibitors.
Brain recordings could improve deep brain stimulation therapy for OCD
Scientists captured more than 1,000 hours of brain recordings from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) patients and uncovered candidate neurological signatures.
Nanotechnology boosts immune response at tumour site in mice
The new nanotechnology left six of 10 mice with lymphoma tumour-free and was effective in melanoma when combined with existing drugs.
Sino Biological launches panel of research reagents for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant (B.1.1.529)
Sino Biological, Inc. has just launched a panel of research reagents for the newly identified Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which quickly raised concerns around the world due to the high number of mutations it carries, particularly the 30-plus mutations on the Spike protein.
Experimental gel promotes arteriovenous fistula (AVF) formation in rodents
The self-assembling, nanomatrix gel may represent the first effective therapy to promote healthy arteriovenous fistula (AVF) maturation in kidney disease patients.
Common antioxidant reduces osteoarthritis markers in knee cartilage cells
Gallic acid was found to decrease arthritis inflammation markers and improve the production of desired proteins in arthritic knee cells.
New platform screens for specific class of coronavirus antiviral compounds
Researchers developed a platform that can rapidly screen thousands of compounds to identify potential antiviral drugs to treat coronaviruses.
Mechanism that causes ALS nerve destruction unveiled for first time
The study reveals the biological mechanism that causes nerve destruction in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), potentially leading to treatments that reverse the disease.
Researchers investigate gene network to identify “cancer driver genes”
The new study looked at the network of gene-gene interactions associated with cancer onset and progression to identify therapeutic targets.
Team identifies lead compound to potentially treat schistosomiasis
Researchers have found a quinoxaline-core containing, non-genotoxic lead compound that could treat schistosomiasis following optimisation.
Transformable nanoparticles promise advances in tumour treatments
A new study provides an in-depth review on the designs and applications of morphology-transformable nanoparticles to improve cancer therapies.
