Experimental drug targets gene driving severe seizures in children
Researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute are developing a targeted KCNT1 inhibitor that has shown early promise in reducing seizures in preclinical models.
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Researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute are developing a targeted KCNT1 inhibitor that has shown early promise in reducing seizures in preclinical models.
Centauri Therapeutics has published data showing that CTX-09’s ability effectively clears drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria through a novel dual mechanism, marking a promising development for new infection therapies.
What does ethical research look like in drug discovery today? In this interview, Charles River’s Executive Director of Global Animal Welfare shares how global standards, the 3Rs and her own path as a woman in STEM are shaping efforts to reduce animal use in science.
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have found that plasma-activated medium (PAM) significantly reduces synovial sarcoma tumour growth in both lab and animal models, offering a promising new approach for treating this rare and aggressive cancer.
Scientists have developed lab-grown liver organoids with functional zonation, a discovery that brings regenerative medicine a step closer to personalised, transplant-free liver therapy.
Find out how Tessera's latest advancements in gene editing bring promising solutions to treat sickle cell disease.
The newly identified KRAS G12C inhibitor, with SHP2 inhibition, sensitises tumours to immune checkpoint blockade.
In this Q&A, Dr Alan D. Roth, CEO of Oxford Drug Design, explains how his AI drug discovery company, which develops novel molecules for use in cancer treatments, has completed the first in vivo validation in its potential first-in-class approach against multiple tumours. A 28-day mouse trial showed clear efficacy…
Cincinnati Children’s have repaired damaged intestines in a rodent model, moving research efforts closer to clinical trials.
At AAIC 2024, AC Immune unveiled a new class of antibody drug conjugates, called morADC (Morphomer® antibody drug conjugate). In this Q&A, CEO of AC Immune, Andrea Pfeifer, discusses how morADC uses the capabilities of the company’s two discovery platforms to combine two highly selective molecules, resulting in drug candidates…
The study’s findings could contribute to future therapeutic strategies to prevent chronic kidney disease.
The nucleic acid drug, iSN04, could have applications for pathological angiogenesis involved in atherosclerosis, cancer, and retinopathy.
Researchers suggest that integrating genetically diverse mouse models with cell-based assays will better replicate human diseases.
The new agent, DIF-1(+3), proved to be as effective against drug-resistant malaria as it was against susceptible strains.
The inhibitor, HVH-2930, effectively induced apoptosis in breast cancer cells without initiating the heat shock response.