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Key protein in chikungunya virus replication identified
Researchers have found that the FHL1 protein plays a key role in chikungunya virus replication and pathogenesis.
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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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Mechanism behind glioblastoma survival revealed by study
Researchers have discovered the process that enables glioblastomas to avoid the effects of the immune system, presenting an immuno-oncology target.
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Device using small biomagnets could result in faster drug discovery
A new platform brings together genome editing with magnetic cell sorting to reveal new drug targets for cancer and regenerative medicine.
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Researchers reveal how fungi produce potential therapeutic compounds
A team has discovered that fungi use the Diels-Alder reaction to assemble new compounds that have potential pharmaceutical uses.
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Chemotherapy resistance pathway identified for NSCLC
A study has discovered the mechanism behind NSCLC resistance to chemotherapy, which could improve treatment strategies for the condition.
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Study reveals neuronal role in glioblastoma growth and how to prevent it
Researchers have discovered neurons send electrical signals to glioblastoma tumours, causing them to grow but have also identified methods of prevention in models.
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New target for regulating mitochondria during stress identified
A new target has been identified for the treatment of heart failure, heart attack, stroke and neurodegeneration.
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Vital cell metabolic pathway regulator identified by study
A study has revealed that the mitoNEET protein controls a metabolic and functional gateway on mitochondria, which could provide a drug target for cancer.
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Study reveals how to make pancreatic cancer chemotherapy more effective
Researchers have shown that blocking a particular enzyme causes chemotherapy to become more effective against pancreatic cancers in pre-clinical studies.
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New mechanism of controlling fat production revealed
A new study has shown a new mechanism of controlling fat production in the body which could lead to new therapies to treat obesity.
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Next generation sequencing for cancer precision medicine
The systematic successful treatment of cancer still eludes us and in an effort to refine this area of targeted medicine, Lauri Paasonen and colleagues explore the potential of using patient-derived cells (PDCs) for devising a personalised treatment strategy for solid tumours.
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Slowing progression in Parkinson’s
Currently, there is no licensed treatment to slow or stop the progression of Parkinson’s disease. However, a team at Sheffield University in the UK are currently working to identify compounds that target the dopaminergic brain cells affected by the disease. Nikki Withers speaks to Dr Heather Mortiboys to hear how…
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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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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…
