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Tauopathy-regulating protein identified
Researchers have discovered that the VPS35 molecule can be utilised in preventing neurodegenerative disorders.
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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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Role of protein in spread of cytomegalovirus discovered
A study has revealed the role of a protein which enables human cytomegalovirus to spread, the number one cause of congenital birth defects in the world.
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Inhibiting protein slows glioblastoma tumour growth
Researchers have discovered that inhibiting the ID1 protein slows the growth of glioblastoma tumours and reduces resistance to chemotherapy.
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New target identified for vestibular diseases
Researchers have discovered a potential treatment for vestibular conditions such as dizziness in animal models.
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Five latest developments for models
The use of models is a key feature of preclinical studies and in recent months there have been several new advancements in this area. This article investigates five of the latest developments.
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Synthetic molecules could provide new antibiotics
Using a novel technique, researchers have created new molecules effective at killing bacteria, providing new antibiotic drug targets.
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Discovering new routes to cancer drug discovery with neutrons
From the world’s flagship neutron science facility, Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), Matthew Blakeley shares insights into how they are harnessing the power of neutrons to aid their search for new cancer treatments.
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Researchers reverse prediabetes in mice through enzyme deactivation
A study has shown that deactivating an enzyme linked to ceramides caused obese mice to improve their metabolic health, indicating a drug target.
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Common cold strain found to kill bladder cancer cells
New research has found a strain of the common cold that can attack cancer cells in the bladder resulting in cell death with no side effects.
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Artificial intelligence in the world of drug discovery
Charlotte Walker-Osborn, a Partner and Head of Technology Sector (International) at global law-firm Eversheds Sutherland and a legal expert in technology law, explains some of the challenges and potential future of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of drug discovery.
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Potential cure for HIV revealed through combined therapies
A new study has used combined therapies to eliminate HIV from mice models, providing potential future cures.
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Eye protein could protect against diabetic eye disease
New research has identified a potential treatment against diabetic eye disease from the RBP3 protein, found in the retina.
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Source of nucleic-acid asymmetry could improve gene therapies
Researchers have analysed the physical origin and biological consequences of DNA-RNA hybrids which could inform gene therapies.
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Study identifies protein pathway key in cancer growth
Researchers have discovered a pathway which when blocked can cause cancer cell death, pointing to new therapies.
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Regulatory skin cancer protein identified
A new study has discovered the role of a protein in controlling the development of skin pigment genes.
