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Discovery into cells’ energy supply could lead to targeted cancer treatment
Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how the molecular machines that produce key proteins are cleaned and maintained. ..
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APC-mimetic scaffolds could facilitate more effective precision immunotherapies
Amplifying patient-specific T cells outside the body could increase the efficiency of cancer immunotherapies...
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Human protein may aid neuron invasion by virus that causes hand, foot, and mouth disease
A human protein known as prohibitin may play a significant role in infection of the nervous system by EV71, one of several viruses that can cause hand, foot, and mouth disease.
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NIH researchers report first 3D structure of DHHC enzymes
The 3D structure of DHHC proteins has been detailed for the first time, explaining how they function and potentially offering a blueprint for designing therapeutic drugs.
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Industry-academic collaboration results in improved understanding of cancer cell regulation
A team of researchers from the University of Liverpool and AstraZeneca has made an important contribution to our understanding of cancer cell regulation, holding promise for improved future cancer treatment.
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Researchers use AI technology to chart immune cell receptor
Johns Hopkins scientists have used a form of artificial intelligence to create a map that compares types of cellular receptors, the chemical ‘antennas’ on the surface of immune system T-cells.
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Near-infrared molecular imaging identifies lung nodules for resection in osteosarcoma
In a proof-of-principle case report, researchers announce that targeted fluorescence successfully identified pulmonary metastases in a patient with osteosarcoma...
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Mechanism identified of impaired dendritic cell function that weakens response to cancer
New research explains how accumulation of chemically modified lipids interferes with the function of a protein involved in the antitumor function of dendritic cells...
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F50/T50 combination provides artificial ovary prototype
A protein formulation based on fibrin resembles the architecture and rigidity of human ovarian tissue and could be used for ovary transplant...
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Proteogenomics research – on the frontier of precision medicine
Proteogenomics is the systematic and comprehensive integration of proteomics with genomics and transcriptomics. Proteogenomics is opening new hallmarks in biomedical research. Recently, several studies have demonstrated the relevance of proteogenomics in cancer research. This article provides a brief review of the advantages of proteogenomics in precision medicine.
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Using 3D cell cultures to fight anti-cancer therapy resistance
An international team of researchers have developed 3D cell cultures in which genes can be specifically modified to improve the use of targeted anti-cancer drugs...
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DTI technique predicts patients’ ability to fight the spread of cancer
A simple, non-invasive procedure that can indicate how long patients with cancer that has spread to the brain might survive and whether they are likely to respond to immunotherapy has been developed...
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Meeting access challenges with adaptive trial designs
With access challenges even after successful but costly development programmes, the industry is under pressure to speed up the clinical development process and produce more for less. Adaptive trial designs, more collaborative working and data sharing could provide a solution in the area of cancer immunotherapy, says Jacqueline Karmel, principal…
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New weakness found in most common childhood malignant brain tumour
A new weakness found in medulloblastoma could lead to more personalised medicine and improved treatment for some patients.
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GDF6 gene associated with metastatic melanoma
Researchers have revealed a protein active during early embryo development called GDF6 plays a primary role in metastatic melanoma...
