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Proteins vital for hepatitis B infection discovered by researchers
A new study has revealed five factors and proteins that hepatitis B infection needs for replication of its DNA, providing insight into the disease.
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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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Structure of commonly mutated histone chaperone revealed by new study
Researchers have shown how ATAD2, a histone chaperone protein, may load histones on to DNA in order to create the chromatin structure.
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TAZ gene therapy reverses Barth syndrome in mice
Researchers have successfully treated cardiac dysfuntion in mice models of Barth syndrome by using a gene therapy to replace TAZ.
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Using virtual screening to identify coronavirus treatments
Drug Target Review rounds up the latest updates on research into coronavirus treatments, focusing on virtual screening to find therapies for COVID-19.
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Master controller regions could be targeted for novel Parkinson’s therapies
Scientists have identified two master controller regions that are essential for alpha-synuclein aggregation and could be targeted by future therapies.
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TEX264 protein could be targeted to help protect DNA from damage
Scientists have identified that the TEX264 protein and associated enzymes protect the genome from damage, which could lead to new anti-ageing and neurodegeneration therapies.
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Researchers identify enzyme critical for regulating cell signalling
An enzyme that adds a cell-signalling code to proteins has been identified by researchers, who say their discovery could aid in the development of cancer therapies.
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Stem cells that can grow new bone discovered by researchers
A new population of stem cells that can generate bone has been revealed by researchers, which they say could have implications in regenerative medicine.
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Novel compound to kill malaria parasites developed by researchers
A collaborative team has developed a compound called WM382, which targets two crucial enzymes in the malaria parasite, effectively killing it.
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Brain Atlas enables exploration of the brain proteome
International researchers have analysed nearly 1,900 brain samples to create the Brain Atlas, the latest database released by the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) project.
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CAR T-cell receptors based on scorpion venom show efficacy in mice
Combining the chlorotoxin peptide with conventional CAR structures, researchers have created a new CAR T cell therapy that has successfully combatted glioblastomas in mice.
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Scientists demonstrate how COVID-19 infects human cells
Researchers have used cryogenic electron microscopy to show that coronaviruses enter human cells through an interaction with angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2).
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Blocking bacterial competence could prevent antibiotic resistance
Scientists suggest competence-blocking, ‘anti-evolution’ drugs could be administered alongside antibiotics to prolong the period before bacterial resistance emerges.
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Mitochondria-boosting compound promotes immunotherapy in mice
Researchers have discovered that a small molecule can help some T cells combat tumours during PD-1 blockade immunotherapy in mice.
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Compound effective against bacterial superbugs discovered
Researchers have developed a compound, called AB569, effective at combatting bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and have revealed its mechanism of action.
