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Avocado compound targets enzyme critical to leukaemia cell growth
The fat molecule avocatin B, found in avocados, was shown to inhibit VLCAD, an enzyme vital for leukaemia cell metabolism.
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Hepatitis C drugs shown to boost remdesivir’s activity against SARS-CoV-2
Four hepatitis C drugs have demonstrated promise as boosters to increase the efficacy of remdesivir against SARS-CoV-2 by as much as tenfold.
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Compound that targets BRAT1 protein could be used to kill cancer cells
Having synthesised the curcusone D compound, researchers demonstrated its promise as the first BRAT1 inhibitor, making it a potential cancer therapy.
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Targeting TNF to treat Dupuytren’s disease, frozen shoulder and POCD
Dr James Woody discusses off-patent indications for anti-TNF to address unmet patient needs in pain, inflammation and beyond.
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COVID-19, broad-spectrum therapeutics and the magic blanket paradigm
Dr Praveen Prathapan explains why broad-spectrum therapeutics need to be identified to provide a safety net against pandemics, including COVID-19.
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X-ray screening reveals two promising SARS-CoV-2 drug candidates
Using a high-brilliance X-ray lightsource and protein crystallography, researchers have identified two drugs that inhibit the main protease of SARS-CoV-2.
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How RNA therapeutics can be used to treat retinitis pigmentosa
Sahm Nasseri discusses promising pre-clinical results of an RNA-based therapeutic developed to treat retinitis pigmentosa type 11.
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Novel opioid could provide pain relief alternative to fentanyl
NFEPP, a new opioid, inhibited colon pain in mice with colitis but did not cause the side effects associated with use of fentanyl.
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Developing a broadly neutralising antibody therapeutic to combat SARS-CoV-2
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, new treatments continue to be urgently needed. One potential solution is antibody therapeutics, which can be used to neutralise the coronavirus and provide future immunity to patients. Here, Dr Laura Walker from Adagio Therapeutics discusses how antibodies can be used in the fight against Severe…
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Inexpensive drug protects against COVID-19 inflammation in pre-clinical trials
A drug called topotecan (TPT) was administered to mice up to four days after COVID-19 infection, reducing inflammation and morbidity.
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Cannabinoids could reduce essential tremors in patients
A synthetic cannabinoid has shown promise as a treatment for involuntary tremors by activating astrocytes in mouse models.
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Antisense oligonucleotide with potential to combat COVID-19 developed
Scientists have designed a compound named ASO-1 that could help to reduce immune response overactivation in patients with COVID-19.
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Reversible male contraceptive shows promise in pre-clinical studies
Researchers have discovered the the compound triptonide is safe, effective and reversible as a male contraceptive in animal models.
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Compounds that inhibit main protease of SARS-CoV-2 discovered
Using high-throughput screening techniques, researchers have identified two families of active substances that block SARS-CoV-2 replication.
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New drug shows potential as prophylactic for Alzheimer’s disease
In pre-clinical studies, a novel treatment decreased plaque formation, meaning it could be used to prevent Alzheimer's disease.