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Structure of protein that triggers neurodegeneration isolated and analysed
Using X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy, researchers have elucidated the structure of the SARM1 protein, a target for neurodegeneration.
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CBD shown to kill Gram-negative bacteria in pre-clinical studies
Researchers have shown that CBD can kill Gram-negative bacteria, which could lead to the first new class of antibiotics for resistant bacteria in 60 years.
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Neuropilin-1: a key receptor in SARS-CoV-2 infection
Results of a recent study by researchers at the University of Bristol indicate neuropilin-1 is an important host factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection. The team suggests that blocking neuropilin-1 may be a valuable therapeutic intervention in the treatment of COVID-19. Nikki Withers spoke to one of the study’s lead investigators, Dr…
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Drug compound used to overcome chemotherapy resistance in mice
Researchers testing 2-deoxy-D-glucose in mouse models of ovarian cancer report that the compound significantly improves the effectiveness of the chemotherapy drug, carboplatin.
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COVID-19 and big pharma: what are 15 leading companies doing to develop a coronavirus vaccine?
A new report has revealed the vaccine R&D efforts of 15 of the leading pharmaceutical companies to combat the COVID-19 coronavirus.
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Increasing NAD levels could improve quality of eggs, says research
A study has identified that infertility due to age-related defects in eggs could be improved by raising levels of NAD, presenting a possible novel fertility treatment.
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CEPI announces three programmes to develop coronavirus vaccine
The CEPI has announced three respective projects with Inovio, the University of Queensland and Moderna, to develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, nCoV-2019.
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Blocking new protein helps immune system to fight cancer
A protein discovery could lead to a new and highly potent immune-therapeutic drug for the eradication of cancers using natural killer cells.
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Strep A vaccine target identified for global use
Researchers use high-throughput DNA sequencing technology to identify a potential vaccine target for Strep A.
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Researchers take a leap forward for new anti-inflammatory drugs
Treatments for chronic inflammatory diseases are one step closer as a new study discovers a way to stop inflammation in its tracks.
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Three new genes linked to Alzheimer’s identified
An international research team has identified three new genes linked to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease...
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Researchers identify interactions between immune system pathways
17 June 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
Researchers have identified interactions between immune system pathways which could improve the treatment of diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease...
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New method inhibits the growth of TB causing bacteria
5 April 2016 | By Victoria White
A research team investigated the impact of compounds related to cholesterol on the TB causing bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis...
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Tarantula toxin, ProTx-II, shows promise as a painkiller
29 February 2016 | By Victoria White
ProTx-II, a peptide toxin found within the venom of the Peruvian green velvet tarantula, has a high potency and selectivity to inhibit the pain sensation receptor...
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Mass Spectrometry In-Depth Focus 2015
In this Mass Spectrometry In-Depth Focus: Michelle M. Hill from University of Queensland discusses Mass spectrometric and systems biology approaches in drug target discovery, and Nicola Burgess-Brown, Rod Chalk, Claire Strain-Damerell and Pravin Mahajan from the Structural Genomics Consortium look at analysing recombinant proteins by mass spectrometry...