Tools and techniques – Page 14
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ArticleImproving treatment responses to solid tumours with trispecific TCEs
Following Zymeworks’ presentation at AACR 2024, in this Q&A, Dr Nina Weisser explains how the next generation trispecific T cell engager platform with integrated CD28 costimulation is engineered to tackle solid tumours.
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ArticleEnhancing gene therapy with Circio
In this Q&A, Erik Wiklund, CEO of Circio, explains the key findings of their circVec circular RNA platform technology, why they chose AAV-based gene therapy for AATD as the lead programme, and their plans for the future to enhance the potency and reduce the cost of current gold-standard gene therapy. ...
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ArticleTransomics’ impact on a promising liver cancer therapeutic
Using its AI-driven platform, Pepper Bio discovered a promising therapeutic for liver cancer. In this Q&A session with Jon Hu, CEO and co-founder of Pepper Bio, we dive into how the identification of two inhibitors led to a $135M in-licensing deal.
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ArticleOvercoming the limitations of current drug discovery approaches
In this Q&A, Simon Kerry, CEO of Curve Therapeutics, shares the company’s recent milestones, insights into the innovative Microcycle platform, and how Curve plans to remain on the cutting edge of drug discovery.
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ArticleBiomarker identification in the realm of rare diseases
In this Q&A, Debiopharm’s Principal Scientist Dr Luke Piggott defines the critical requirement of biomarkers for identifying rare diseases. He illuminates how AI-enhanced approaches are accelerating the drug discovery process, particularly regarding clinical trial enrolment, and the breakthroughs he hopes to see in the future.
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ArticleAssay design for Alzheimer’s disease: key considerations and emerging trends
In this Q&A, we speak to Dr Emma Murphy, Head of Biology at the Alzheimer’s Research UK Oxford Drug Discovery Institute. Among her many insights, she discusses how the challenges in developing reproducible assays can be addressed, as well as strategies used to translate promising findings into clinically relevant tools ...
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ArticleUncovering the genetic and cellular impacts of smoking
Epigenetic data assessing the effects of smoking on DNA methylation could serve as biomarkers of exposure effects.
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ArticleIdentifying vascular disease associations
In this Q&A, Associate Professor Dr Mete Civelek shares insights from the University of Virginia’s exciting recent study identifying several potential therapeutic targets for accelerating translational research in cardiovascular disease treatment, with a focus on proteins associated with the extracellular matrix (ECM) secretion by smooth muscle cells (SMCs).
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HIF inhibition: a potential therapeutic approach for cancers
In this Q&A, Curve Therapeutic’s Chief Scientific Officer Professor Ali Tavassoli discusses how dual HIF inhibition could combat solid tumours.
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ArticleHow nucleolar stress accelerates aging in mice
Dr Fernández-Capetillo shares his insights from a recent study conducted at the CNIO, elucidating how the expression of (PR)arginine-rich peptides affects ribosomal protein translation and accumulation, and how accelerated aging can be alleviated.
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ArticleFinding the right CDMO partner for cell line development
The commercial production of recombinant proteins, such as antibodies and enzymes, relies on generating and maintaining specific cell lines designed to produce these specialised molecules. However, the creation of cell lines is a technically demanding and time-consuming process. For this reason, many businesses seek partnerships with contract development and manufacturing ...
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ArticleBreaking resistance – the future of immunotherapy in oncology
In this episode, we explore the current status and potential solutions to addressing major hurdles in oncology.
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ArticleDeveloping an mRNA therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
In this Q&A, Aki Ko, CEO and co-founder of Elixirgen Therapeutics, elucidates how their new mRNA technology could potentially restore muscle function in those suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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The advancement of drug-free immunotherapy
Researchers have created a neutrophil therapy, involving micropatches that maintain the cells’ antitumour state, which could offer significant clinical and commercial value.
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ArticleVitamin A and its role in psychiatric and other disorders
In this Q&A, Dr Murray Cairns, NHMRC Leadership Research Fellow at the University of Newcastle, shares his insights about the genetic influences on circulating retinol, and explains how a retinol polygenic score could be utilised in a precision medicine approach.
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ArticleStreamlining the path from lab to market with 3D bioprinting
In this Q&A, Dr Vidmantas Šakalys, CEO of Vital3D, provides insights into the potential of 3D bioprinting to revolutionise the traditional drug development process, facilitating more accurate models and limiting the use of animal testing.
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ArticleDriving efficiency across upstream bioprocess workflow
Dr Anis H Khimani from Revvity explores how key developments have enhanced biotherapeutic workflows, and explores how a transposon system can aid stable clone development.
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ArticleUbiquitous pyrogens and 3D cancer models
A recent study has highlighted the impact of endotoxins on the accuracy of three-dimensional (3D) cancer models. In this Q&A, Dr Bjorn Vergauwen reveals details and key findings of the research.
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ArticleCRISPR/Cas: exploring its impact on gene editing
Tune in to this episode where we discuss the opportunities CRISPR/Cas technology offers to revolutionise drug discovery.
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ArticleScalable precision design targeting complex product profiles
We had the privilege of speaking to Dr Víctor Sebastián Pérez, Associate Director of Computational Drug Design, following his presentation at ELRIG UK 2023. He shares his insights into how Exscientia is using AI to design drug candidates for cancer treatment.