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Novel modalities of recently approved drugs
Dr Sheraz Gul reviews the drug approvals from 2021 and highlights the novel modalities of molecules that target KRAS and HIF-2α, which have historically been considered as undruggable.
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Drug Targets
A drug target is anything within a living organism to which a drug is directed and/or binds, resulting in a change in its behaviour or function.
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Scientists identify protein which may lead to mesothelioma treatment
A new study in zebrafish has shown the Hand2 protein may play a role in the origin of mesothelioma, presenting a target.
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Uniting industry and academia for phenotypic drug discovery
A collaboration between Exscientia and the University of Oxford Target Discovery Institute (Oxford TDI) has been established to source cellular functional assays from the global academic community, with the goal of developing novel screens and identifying targets and therapeutic candidates for unmet medical needs. Here, Dr Denise Barrault, Director of…
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Team creates new nanoplatform for delivering drugs into T cells
Researchers have developed a pH-sensitive drug delivery system in T cells using C-terminal dendrimers with Phenylalanine.
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An equal seat at the table for AI in pharmaceutical discovery
This article explores the current state of artificial intelligence (AI) in drug discovery and development, discussing the obstacles holding back wider adoption. Dr Mark Eller, Senior Vice President of Research and Development at Aria Pharmaceuticals, makes the case that to succeed, AI must be integrated as a partner alongside core…
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New screening method reveals why Alzheimer’s drugs often fail
Researchers have developed a new method to screen drugs for Alzheimer’s disease, shedding light on why current drugs have failed and identifying novel drug targets.
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New potential therapy developed in response to bladder cancer
Research in mice has shown that adding anti-inflammatory medication to immunotherapy and standard chemotherapy drugs may provide long-term suppression of aggressive bladder tumour growth.
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Cell painting approach used to identify drug compounds with unwanted side effects
Novel research has shown that morphological fingerprinting could help identify side effects of new bioactive compounds in drug discovery.
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The case for improving absorption for cannabinoids using ethosomes
Michael Sassano and Anthony DeMeo from Somai Pharmaceuticals discuss using ethosomes as an improved method to deliver cannabinoids to the human body.
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Pre-clinical study shows significant increase in effectiveness of breast cancer immunotherapy
Scientists have discovered the essential role of a ligand-dependent corepressor to potentially enable cancer cells to present tumour antigens on their surfaces.
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Novel approach for discovering cancer drug targets
A next-generation spatial genomics technology has allowed scientists to link specific genes to complex tumour characteristics at a scale and resolution not previously possible.
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Vaccine to potentially protect against disfiguring skin disease developed
Using CRISPR gene-editing technology, scientists have developed a vaccine designed to prevent infection by Leishmania major.
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Defective mitochondria could be repaired using gene-editing techniques, study finds
Researchers have shown that it could be possible to modify the mitochondrial genome, paving the way for new treatments for incurable mitochondrial diseases.
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New study highlights the possibility to target gene editing in the lungs
Researchers have been able to significantly reduce tumours in a pre-clinical model of a rare genetic lung disease.
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Tool developed to fight cancer rapidly and effectively
Scientists from Northwestern University have developed a new technology platform that could bring individualised cell therapies to cancer patients.
