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Novel antiviral compound proposed as COVID-19 therapeutic
A molecule called BOLD-100, developed to fight cancer, has been suggested as a therapeutic to combat the COVID-19 coronavirus due to its antiviral properties.
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The latest developments in diabetes drug discovery
Several new advances have been made in the field of drug discovery for diabetes – here, three of the most recent have been rounded up.
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Targeted protein degradation: the next wave of therapeutics
Using the ubiquitin-proteasome system to fight inflammatory conditions could provide more treatment options for patients. Dr Jared Gollob from Kymera Therapeutics explains why targeted protein degradation is the way forward for autoinflammatory and autoimmune disease therapies.
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Heparan sulfate could provide new treatment for acetaminophen overdose
Researchers have demonstrated that in mice, a newly developed heparan sulfate molecule can provide an effective alternative treatment for overdoses of acetaminophen.
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Inhibiting the epichaperome to combat Alzheimer’s disease
Pre-clinical studies demonstrate that inhibiting the ’epichaperome’ can restore neural networks to normal levels. Dr Barbara Wallner at Samus Therapeutics explains how targeting the epichaperome could work as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
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Mitochondria-boosting compound promotes immunotherapy in mice
Researchers have discovered that a small molecule can help some T cells combat tumours during PD-1 blockade immunotherapy in mice.
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Researchers develop screening platform to detect new antibiotics
A new technology developed by scientists combines small molecule screening methods with machine learning algorithms to identify novel antibiotics that inhibit ribosomes.
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Antiviral compound could be used to fight influenza
A study in mice has found that a compound modelled on a protein found in bananas safely protects against multiple strains of the influenza virus.
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Industry collaborate to screen existing drugs to repurpose for cystic fibrosis
In an effort to address some of the more serious untreatable infections encountered by patients with cystic fibrosis, Calibr will collaborate with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on a two-year project.
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SVC112 molecule reduces effects of cancer stem cells with little toxicity
A study has shown that the SVC112 molecule can prevent cancer stem cells from producing more tumour cells in cell lines and mice, with no impact on healthy cells.
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Five recent drug target discoveries for pancreatic cancer
This article highlights some of the most recent drug target discoveries that could be used to develop and design a treatment for pancreatic cancer.
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Researchers must not rely on generic online searches for chemical probes, study finds
The ICR has revealed that during drug discovery, researchers should not use general search engines and vendor catalogue information to decide on their use of chemical probes.
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Researchers discover potent new antimicrobial molecule
A compound that has antimicrobial properties has been found by researchers, which could be used to combat drug-resistant infections.
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SEL120: a promising CDK8 kinase inhibitor
A novel CDK8 inhibitor has been developed by scientists at Ryvu Therapeutics. Dr Krzysztof Brzozka showcases this molecule and explains the R&D behind it.
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New compound keeps cells alive and functioning in a healthy state
A world-first compound that can keep cells alive and functioning in a healthy state could be revolutionary for medical emergencies.