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PP2A enzyme could be major driver of preeclampsia
A new study found that protein phosphatase 2 (PP2A) found to be a major driver of preeclampsia, potentially leading to treatments.
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STING-activating drugs could customise cancer treatments
An imaging technique identified emerging drugs that activate the STING protein to alter metabolic pathway activity in cancer cells.
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Researchers simulate hepatitis B infection using computational method
The new study modelled the process of capsid disassembly of the hepatitis B virus at an atomic level to help develop targeted therapies.
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Researchers engineer “mini” CRISPR genome editing system
Stanford researchers have developed a multi-purpose “mini” CRISPR system, called CasMINI, that may be easier to deliver into human cells.
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Scientists discover mechanism behind cardiac hypertrophy
New research has uncovered a mechanism underlying cardiac hypertrophy in mice, spurring novel avenues for potential treatments.
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Genetic defect in IBD patients linked to gut leakiness
A genetic defect in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) was found to affect how intestinal epithelial cells maintain a barrier.
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Innovative brain model provides patient-specific Alzheimer’s insights
Researchers have turned human stem cells into brain cells to create a new model that can predict cognitive decline rate on an individualised level.
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New screening method identifies COVID-19 protein inhibitor
Researchers use fast and cost-effective technology to identify the viral protein inhibitor Mpro as a potential drug against COVID-19.
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IAIPs shown to reduce ischemic stroke damage in pre-clinical study
Inter-alpha inhibitor proteins (IAIP) demonstrated efficiency in reducing damage from an ischemic stroke, reveals pre-clinical study.
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Controlling HSP27 “switch” could be key to sepsis therapeutics
Study reveals that the HSP27 protein plays a role in regulating blood vessel leakage, providing new targets for drugs against sepsis.
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DNA mechanism discovery may open up Huntington’s disease therapies
Scientists unveiled how a DNA repair protein may prevent Huntington’s disease, presenting a new target in future therapies.
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Novel model developed to resemble aberrant IPF lung epithelium
A new model that closely resembles aged lung epithelium in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis has been developed, possibly leading to treatments.
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Detergent-like APOL3 protein shown to kill bacteria in human cells
Researchers have revealed that the protein APOL3 acts as a detergent in human cells, potentially leading to new antibacterial treatments.
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Spike gene mutants could be used as novel COVID-19 vaccine
SARS-CoV-2 Spike gene mutants may be developed into immunogens for new vaccines against COVID-19, a study in hamsters has shown.
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Scientists discover new clue for platelet activation to target thrombosis
Researchers have revealed a novel mechanism for platelet activation, suggesting a potential target for antithrombotic therapy.
