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Specialised proteins could halt cytokine storms in COVID-19 patients
Researchers who developed modified proteins say this could be used in the fight against COVID-19, by tackling cytokine storms.
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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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VP3 protein: revealing the structure of a potential rotavirus drug target
Researchers hope that by revealing the rotavirus VP3 protein structure and mRNA capping functions, novel antivirals could be designed to prevent or combat rotavirus infections.
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Severe COVID-19 symptoms may be caused by overactive neutrophils
An international consortium suggest that the severe symptoms of COVID-19, including Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), could be caused by Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs).
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Consortia of microbes could reduce inflammation and promote colon health, say researchers
A study has shown that two products of bacterial bile metabolism boost the conversion of precursor T cells into peripheral Tregs, which suppress chronic inflammation in the colon.
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Stem cells in COPD patient lungs revealed as drug target for condition
There are heightened levels of abnormal stem cells in the lungs of COPD patients, presenting a drug target that researchers are screening compounds against.
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The coronavirus as a personalised enemy of mankind
How has evolution led us to the point where humans are an ideal host for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the COVID-19 coronavirus?
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Researchers reveal how remdesivir prevents COVID-19 viral replication
According to a new study, the drug remdesivir is a very potent inhibitor for coronavirus polymerases - demonstrating its potential for combatting COVID-19.
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Main COVID-19 protease revealed, enabling screening of potential drugs
Chinese researchers who determined the crystal structure of the COVID-19 protease Mpro used this information to screen over 10,000 compounds to combat the coronavirus.
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Mesenchymal stem cells secretome as a prospective therapeutic option for COVID-19 patients
Researchers propose using mesenchymal stem cells to counter the pro-inflammatory cytokines associated with COVID-19 coronavirus symptoms.
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Disrupting tumour pH levels could be novel strategy to fight pancreatic cancer
By targeting NHE7 transport proteins in pancreatic tumours, researchers caused the pH of cancer cells to become acidic, combatting the condition.
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Refreshing how we approach neuroscience with a novel screening technology
Drug Target Review discusses how NETSseq, a novel profiling technology, is bringing new insights to neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases.
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New imaging technique developed to study fungi
German researchers have developed a novel imaging technique called expansion microscopy (ExM) to investigate fungi samples.
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Gender-specific coronavirus infections in the light of evolution
Dr Kutschera discusses the differences between males and females in relation to infection from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
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Wallflower genome analysed to reveal how plants biosynthesise therapeutic compounds
Researchers have used the genome of Erysimum cheiranthoides (wormseed wallflower) to understand how plants biosynthesise cardenolides.
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Human lung epithelium model being tested as a platform for COVID-19 research
The developers of the lung epithelium model plan to investigate whether SARS-CoV-2 can infect and replicate in the model to assess whether it could be used in the fight against COVID-19.
