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Newly identified protein could become target for cancer immunotherapy
Researchers have found a protein that, when inhibited in mice with cancer, increased the response to immunotherapy.
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Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
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Researchers identify how to potentially prevent cancer metastases
Scientists have discovered that hepatic stellate cells are key in allowing dormant cancer cells to awaken and form fatal metastases.
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Computational method developed to map chromosome folding in 3D
Researchers created their new method to analyse chromosomes in 3D, revealing how misconfigurations play a role in cancer.
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Researchers synthesise potential anticancer compounds
Scientists have developed six new derivatives of 4-chloro-1,2-dithiol-3-thione, which have all demonstrated anticancer effects in pre-clinical studies.
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Novel inhibitor blocks myeloma cancer cell growth in mouse model
Having identified the histone demethylase KDM5A as a multiple myeloma target, researchers developed a KDM5 inhibitor to treat the cancer.
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Single-cell approach generates RNA atlas of breast cancer tissue
Researchers have measured the gene expression of healthy and cancerous single cells from breast tissue, creating an 'RNA atlas'.
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Mitochondrial enzyme found to block ferroptosis, presenting cancer target
The mitochondrial enzyme dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH) can block cell death, new research has shown, making it a cancer drug target.
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Small molecule screens reveal new class of anticancer compounds
Two screening techniques were used by researchers to find anticancer compounds that target the aryl hydrocarbon receptor.
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Single-cell map of lung cancer sheds light on tumour development
A spatial atlas of early-stage lung cancer has been compiled at single-cell resolution, revealing new therapeutic targets.
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Epithelial cells found to communicate in two distinct ways
Epithelial cell communication depends on the side of the cell, which could have implications for understanding how cancer spreads.
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Stem cell-based vaccine protects mice against pancreatic cancer
Researchers have developed a vaccine using stem cells that protected mice injected with pancreatic cancer cells from developing tumours.
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Team identifies paediatric acute myeloid leukaemia drug target
Researchers have found that the gene mesothelin can be targeted by new antibody-drug conjugates to treat acute myeloid leukaemia in children.
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MIS hormone shown to suppress ovarian follicle development
Researchers have shown how the MIS hormone can prevent ovulation in females, making it a potential new form of contraception.
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New developments in the research field of immuno-oncology
The exciting potential of immunotherapy for cancer treatment continues its exploration and here, Drug Target Review investigates three of the latest pre-clinical developments in immuno-oncology research.
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New 3D organoid model of pancreas developed from human stem cells
Researchers have developed the first 3D organoid models of the pancreas that includes both the acinar and ductal structures.
