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Mutant form of Ebola could be used in vaccine development
A study has shown that a mutated form of the Ebola virus protects macaque models against the disease, demonstrating an opportunity for a drug target.
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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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Researchers explain how lymphoma cells metastasise to the brain
Chronic inflammatory processes in ageing brains lead to lymphoma cells that have entered the brain tissue being retained.
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Genomic medicine: cracking genomes to cure ‘incurable’ diseases
We are on the precipice of realising the true potential of genomics studies. Following completion of the Human Genome Project six years ago, huge strides have been made in understanding how the genome works, shedding light on disease pathogenesis and forging therapeutic efforts. In this article, Pushpanathan Muthuirulan explains how…
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Hitting the target – utilising recombinant antibodies for viral research
Having worked in antibody research for over 20 years, Gary McLean has seen how the industry has progressed and understands the potential that antibodies have in the future of medicine. Nikki Withers hears how the focus has shifted from discovery to genetic sequence manipulation and how this can be applied…
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Evaluation of therapeutic antibody discovery technologies
Protein therapeutics are a major class of biopharmaceuticals and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) rule this domain. In this article, Dr Nancy Lopez-Anton outlines the key technologies employed in this important therapeutic discovery area; how they have evolved and what obstacles must be navigated to ensure future success.
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Protein vital for enterovirus replication identified by study
Researchers have discovered a particular protein that is required for enterovirus replication and survival, presenting a therapeutic target.
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Protein target for diabetes-related Alzheimer’s identified
A study has found a protein which, when depleted, resulted in Alzheimer’s disease symptoms appearing in mouse and brain tissue models.
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Drug target discovered for pulmonary arterial hypertension
Scientists have discovered a molecular pathway that contributes to PAH development, which may lead to a new drug target for the disease.
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Study finds B cells could improve immunotherapies for cancer
Researchers have discovered that B cells aid T cells in fighting cancer, which could be an area of development for immunotherapies.
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Inflammatory regulator molecule identified by study
Researchers have discovered an enzyme that is pivotal in deciding whether cells survive or die in inflammatory diseases, so provides a drug target.
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Schizophrenia gene regulator identified by study
Using both computational models and stem cell-based experiments, researchers have identified a gene regulator of schizophrenia.
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New biological targets could lead to therapies for drug-resistant cancers
A study on how Polycombs regulate cellular identity could lead to alternative treatments for patients with drug-resistant cancer.
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Protein vital for breast cancer metastasis discovered
A research team have identified a protein that binds breast cancer cells together, allowing them to metastasise, which could be significant in the development of cancer therapies.
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Whitepaper: How to address the versatile challenges of neurosciences?
Structural and functional study of the nervous system, also known as Neuroscience, is one of the scientific fields that has always crystallized the hopes and fantasy of humankind - not only interms of disease understanding and treatment but also in terms of capacity improvement.
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Antibodies In-Depth Focus 2019
The articles in this antibodies In-Depth Focus assess the methods used to develop antibody therapeutics and the evolution of this area of medicine to identify drug targets.
