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Gene discovery indicates motor neurone diseases caused by abnormal lipid processing in cells
A new genetic discovery adds weight to a theory that motor neurone diseases are caused by abnormal lipid processing pathways inside brain cells.
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Researchers identify pathway that regulates lipid synthesis and contributes to tumour survival
In their latest study, researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have shown that cancer cells in an acidic environment undergo lipid synthesis and accumulation.
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University at Buffalo to develop drugs that stop ovarian cancer from feeding on fat
The University at Buffalo has received a $2.3 million grant from the US National Cancer Institute to identify metabolic vulnerabilities of ovarian cancer and to develop potential treatments for the disease.
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Reducing sclerosis inflammation in mice
Researchers have been able to reduce the chronic inflammation associated with multiple sclerosis in a mice model of the disease, by administering one of the resolving lipid mediators of inflammation, Maresin-1.
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Novel systems for realising the promise of DNA vaccines and enabling the next generation of genetic medicines
Dr John Lewis, CEO of Entos Pharmaceuticals, outlines how an innovative proteolipid platform could enable a new class of DNA-based vaccines in this article.
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Bristol Myers Squibb research reveals atomic structure of protein receptor CD47
New Bristol Myers Squibb research has revealed details about the structure of the protein receptor CD47, which helps protect cells from the human immune system.
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Model insight into blood enzyme Lp-PLA2 could aid cardiovascular health
A new study in the US has used a computer model to reveal the mechanism of action of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 – a biomarker for cardiovascular disease.
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MIT study reveals how lipid imbalance affects cancer growth in mice
In a new study, a calorie-restricted diet significantly reduced tumour growth in mouse models, suggesting new possibilities for cancer therapies.
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Info kit: Metabolomics in pharmaceutical research
Accelerate the discovery process of new drugs and targets with a better understanding of the metabolome and lipidome during drug development.
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Greasy hair proves to be an unexpected possibility for obesity treatment
Researchers have revealed that the immune system of obese mice treated with TSLP released lipids through sebaceous glands.
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Utilising synthetic DNA technologies for high-throughput antibody discovery and optimisation
28 July 2021 | By Sartorius AG
In this on-demand webinar, our expert illustrates the utility of GPCR libraries and explains how to discover potent functional antibodies against multiple GPCR targets.
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Very long-chain fatty acids found to block SARS-CoV-2 infection
Researchers have shown that omega-3 very long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids can block SARS-CoV-2 and protect lung cells.
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Non-opioid based target identified to potentially treat chronic pain
Researchers have discovered that blocking TRPC5 activity treated chronic pain in mouse models of various conditions.
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Advantages of including untargeted and targeted metabolomics into drug development and clinical trials
25 May 2021 | By Metabolon
Discover how metabolomics can support your biomarker strategy in drug development and clinical trials in this on-demand webinar.
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Potential COVID-19 antiviral formulated with siRNA-nanoparticles
Scientists have created an antiviral therapy using lipid nanoparticles that deliver siRNA to the lungs to treat COVID-19 in mice.
