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Diagnosing inflammatory diseases with synthetic peptides
Researchers from Switzerland identify peptides that detect and measure a key biomarker in inflammatory conditions.
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New class of ribosomal peptide “daptides” discovered by researchers
Researchers from the University of Illinois have identified a new class of ribosomally synthesised and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) named "daptides" that have haemolytic activity.
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Therapeutic approach prevents resistance to chemo in colon and rectal cancer
Scientist and doctors from Spain have uncovered that oxaliplatin, a chemotherapy drug used to treat colon and rectal cancer, avoids the side effects this treatment can have on normal tumour cells, including potential chemotherapy resistance
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Preventing diet-induced obesity in mice
Japanese researchers discover the mechanism of inhibition of diet-induced obesity in mice by the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide
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Novel peptide may tackle the root cause of type 2 diabetes
British researchers uncover peptide: PEPITEM that could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and other obesity-related conditions.
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Research reveals protein plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease are stickier than thought
Scientists from Rice University are using fluorescence lifetime to shed new light on a peptide associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
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New study highlights lipid nanoparticles and mRNA could treat blindness
The researchers developed nanoparticles able to penetrate the neural retina and deliver mRNA to the photoreceptor cells whose proper function makes vision possible.
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A promising oral drug delivery platform could replace injections with pills
The researchers explored the possibility of using the probiotic bacteria Lactobacillus reuteri as a novel oral drug delivery platform to treat rheumatoid arthritis in an animal model.
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RNA therapeutics: the key to treat rare disease?
This exclusive interview highlights some of Dr Arthur Suckow’s insights into how his team uses RNA therapies to treat rare diseases such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth 1A.
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Peptides with anticancer potential discovered in new study
Researchers have found peptides that bind to chains of ubiquitin proteins in cancer cells, suggesting they could be used as a therapeutic strategy.
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Novel synthetic peptides could suppress formation of harmful amyloid aggregates
German researchers have designed peptides that bind to amyloidogenic proteins linked to Alzheimer’s and type 2 diabetes, to effectively suppress both cytotoxic amyloid aggregation and amyloid cross-accelerating interactions.
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Implant in mice most effective treatment for pancreatic cancer yet
A new implant that combines internal radiation and chemotherapy dissolved tumours in mice across multiple models.
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Novel approach developed to deliver cancer immunotherapy drug
Researchers have eradicated malignant tumours in mice by combining an immunotherapy agent with a molecular delivery system that targets tumour acidity.
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New antibiotic could stop advance of resistant pathogens
Using computational screening, researchers have discovered an antibiotic called Dynobactin, that halts the advance of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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New study highlights how to deliver a protein to the brain quickly
Potential uses for the study could include repairing spinal cord injuries and a range of other localised injection applications.