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Target found for pulmonary hypertension treatment
An epigenetic pathway is mediated by a certain protein that could potentially reverse vascular remodelling in pulmonary hypertension.
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Scientists discover therapeutic target that could treat glaucoma
The researchers found restoring mitochondrial homeostasis in the diseased neurons could protect the optic nerve cells from being damaged from glaucoma.
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Novel protein identified that contributes to tau neurotoxicity in Alzheimer’s disease
US researchers have identified a protein that interacts and enhances the spread of neurotoxic species of tau, which is primarily found in neurons that appear abnormal in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease patients.
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Researchers find activating NPGPx protein could heal diabetic wounds
The NPGPx protein is active in foetuses, but largely dormant and absent in diabetic adults.
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“Monumental” step in using human iPSCs towards treating complication of diabetes
A new study led by the Indiana University School of Medicine showed human induced pluripotent stem cells can improve visual acuity, vascular health and other complications related to type 2 diabetes.
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ABI3 gene may be the key to new Alzheimer’s disease therapies
The study found that deleting the ABI3 gene in mice increased plaques and inflammation in the brain, suggesting avenues for new treatments.
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Synthetic “switch” is a pivotal step for smart insulin therapy
A novel synthetic “switch” has been developed that could hold the key to revolutionary smart insulin therapy for diabetic patients.
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Toxoplasma gondii hijacks host stress mechanisms to spread through the body
A new study reveals that the Toxoplasma gondii parasite acts through the IRE1 protein to cause infected cells to migrate through the body, spreading the parasite.
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Lettuce used to create pulmonary arterial hypertension protein treatment
Researchers have developed a way to produce proteins from lettuce which can effectively combat pulmonary arterial hypertension in animals.
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DTR’s news round-up 2019: the stories that defined the year
Drug Target Review lists its 10 most popular news stories from 2019, summarising the drug targets that you wanted to read about.
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Developing a blood test for pain measurement
A blood test to measure pain has been developed, and could potentially aid physicians with more accuracy in diagnosis and prescriptions...