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New UCLA drug could restore heart and organ function
UCLA researchers have developed a monoclonal antibody, AD-NP1, that blocks ENPP1 to enhance heart repair and reduce scar tissue.
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Drug Discovery
In the fields of medicine, biotechnology and pharmacology, drug discovery is the process by which new candidate medications are discovered.
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New nanotherapy clears amyloid-β reversing Alzheimer’s in mice
Researchers have developed bioactive nanoparticles that restore the brain’s blood-brain barrier and clear toxic proteins, reversing Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice and offering a promising new approach to treating the disease.
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Blocking SLAMF6 enables T cells to kill leukaemia cells
Researchers have discovered a surface protein that helps acute myeloid leukaemia cells evade the immune system, offering potential insights to aid the development of new treatments.
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Kidney organoids show APOL1 gene’s role in chronic kidney disease
New research using stem cell-derived kidney organoids reveals how APOL1 gene mutations disrupt mitochondrial function in kidney cells – potentially leading to new targeted treatments.
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Beyond templates: advancing protein–protein interaction structure prediction with AI
Dr Alan Nafiiev evaluates template-based, docking and template-free approaches to PPI prediction, highlighting how AI can enhance structural accuracy.
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Hypoxia and EUDAL: the hidden drivers of oral cancer survival
A newly discovered RNA molecule, EUDAL, helps oral cancers survive chemotherapy by keeping a key growth protein permanently active. Researchers say targeting EUDAL could predict resistance and improve treatment outcomes.
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Senolytic drug combo boosts cancer immunotherapy and reduces side effects
Researchers have discovered that targeting immune cell ageing can overcome resistance to head and neck cancer treatment.
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Mass spectrometry workflows powering the future of biologics
Analysing complex biologics is one of drug discovery’s biggest challenges. At Genentech, Rachel Shi is developing MS workflows that deliver clearer answers, faster.
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Tiny models, powerful insights: how organoids are driving precision oncology
A new review has highlighted how three-dimensional organoid models are transforming cancer research by replicating the complexity of human tumours – bringing precision oncology closer to the clinic.
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From data to therapy: emerging tech driving cancer drug discovery
Multiomics, AI and liquid biopsies are giving researchers real-time insight into tumour biology and enabling more personalised cancer therapies. Find out how these technologies are advancing biomarker discovery, improving patient stratification, and guiding the design of new treatments.
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Protecting bones from cancer damage: targeting the UPR pathway
New research highlights how cancer hijacks the unfolded protein response (UPR) in bone cells – potentially allowing for the development of therapies that target this pathway to prevent fractures.
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Inside Zasocitinib: a new model for TYK2 inhibition in immune-mediated diseases
Zasocitinib is a highly selective, investigational TYK2 inhibitor developed to target immune-mediated diseases with fewer off-target effects than traditional JAK inhibitors. This article explores its mechanism, selectivity data and clinical progress.
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The road to safer painkillers: the role of the EP2 receptor
NYU researchers have identified a receptor in prostaglandins that triggers pain without affecting inflammation – which could lead to safer, more targeted pain treatments.
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Marine sponges could hold the key to new Leishmaniasis treatments
Japanese researchers have discovered potent new compounds from marine sponges that could transform the treatment of leishmaniasis – a neglected tropical disease affecting millions worldwide.
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Nanoparticles turn vinegar into powerful antimicrobial treatment
Scientists have supercharged vinegar’s antibacterial properties by adding carbon and cobalt nanoparticles – creating a powerful, non-toxic treatment that could help combat drug-resistant infections and speed up wound healing.
