![A coiling protein 'shell,' called a nucleocapsid, shown here, surrounds Ebola's genetic material, which consists of single-strand RNA. University of Delaware researchers are simulating the way molecules of this nucleocapsid move and interact, atom by atom, to understand their functions and expose targets for anti-viral treatments [Credit: Juan Perilla Laboratory].](https://www.drugtargetreview.com/wp-content/uploads/Ebola-nucleocapsid-e1603365997854.jpg)
The nucleocapsid as a novel drug target for Ebola virus
Using supercomputer stimulations researchers reveal that the structural stability of the Ebola nucleocapsid is depended on the presence of RNA and interactions with charged ions.
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Novel anti-inflammatory slows progression of MS in mice
When delivered intranasally, the anti-inflammatory drug VX-765 prevented axon demyelination and loss in a murine model of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Severe COVID-19 symptoms may not be caused by cytokine storm
An analysis reveals that in comparison to other inflammatory diseases such as cytokine-release syndrome (CRS) and sepsis, the levels of cytokines in severely ill COVID-19 patients is low.
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.
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.
