SARS-CoV-2 also uses neuropilin-1 to infect human cells
Researchers reveal that SARS-CoV-2 is more infectious than SARS-CoV because it can use both ACE2 and neuropilin-1 to infect cells.
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Novel Alzheimer’s vaccine shows promise in murine models
Scientists who developed the E22W42 DC vaccine suggest it could be safer and more effective than previous anti-amyloid Alzheimer’s therapies.
CBD could treat inflammation caused by COVID-19, study shows
Researchers have found that CBD reduces inflammation in the lungs of COVID-19 mouse models by increasing levels of the apelin peptide.
First draft sequence of human proteome released
Researchers have mapped 90 percent of the human proteome, which could inform the development of new medicines.
Assay to reveal anti-tumour T-cell cytotoxicity via flow cytometry developed
A simple co-culture assay that can assess anti-tumour T-cell cytotoxicity via luminescence and flow cytometry has been created.
SARS-CoV-2 papain-like protease could be a novel drug target
Scientists suggest targeting the SARS-CoV-2 papain-like protease (PLpro) with inhibitors could prevent the spread of infection.
Novel siRNA therapy improves psoriasis in mice
Topical delivery of a small interfering RNA (siRNA) using an ionic liquid complex significantly reduced levels of inflammatory cytokines and symptoms of psoriasis.
Long non-coding RNAs could be future targets for cancer drugs
Researchers have implicated long non-coding RNAs in tumour progression and suggest they may be potential drug targets for cancers with p53 mutations.
Targeting host proteins could lead to pan-coronavirus antivirals
Researchers suggest that targeting host proteins with drugs, rather than directly targeting enzymes or proteins on SARS-CoV-2 and related coronaviruses, could improve outcomes.
D-serine could protect against epileptic seizures
Scientist identified the mechanism through which temporal lobe epileptic seizures are sparked and that D-serine can interfere with this process, preventing seizures.
Study reveals roles of antibodies in SARS-CoV-2 disease severity
Researchers have found that the level of antibodies in the serum of SARS-CoV-2 patients correlated with disease severity.
Over 200 molecules and genes linked to COVID-19 severity
A team has identified 219 molecules and genes that influence the severity of COVID-19 in patients, providing information that could aid the development of therapeutics.
siRNA nanomedicine shows promise Alzheimer’s treatment in mice
Researchers have shown that an siRNA nanomedicine can target BACE1 in a mouse model of Alzheimer's, restoring cognitive capacity.
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Novel antimicrobial molecules derived from wasp venom
Altering the mastoparan-L (mast-L) peptide found in Vespula lewisii wasp venom, researchers created several novel antimicrobial molecules.
Researchers uncover drivers of memory B cell formation
The team demonstrated that expression of Bach2 protein and reduced mTORC1 activity is necessary for germinal B cells to become memory B cells.