Researchers suggest IgA antibodies are better at neutralising SARS-CoV-2
Scientists have developed a novel secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) serotype antibody that binds more effectively to the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 than some IgG antibodies.
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Two biomarkers of COVID-19 disease survival identified by researchers
Scientists have revealed that the cytokines IL-6 and TNF-α are two biomarkers of inflammation that can predict the severity of COVID-19.
Study shows heart repair factor boosted by RNA-targeting compound
Researchers have discovered compounds able to restart production of VEGF-A in cellular models, which rebuilds blood vessels and muscle in damaged heart tissue.
Could STING activation be the target of future cancer immunotherapies?
Researchers demonstrate that their novel small molecule, which activates the STING protein, supresses tumour growth and metastasis in a murine model of aggressive melanoma.
Novel alpha-synuclein structures could be the target for future Parkinson’s therapies
Researchers observed new structures of alpha-synuclein aggregates in their study exploring how the presence of cell membrane phospholipids impacts protein aggregation.
Novel vaccine protects mice against Staphylococcus aureus infection, say researchers
The novel vaccine 4X-SA-GP harnesses the anti-fungal immune response to provide immunity against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) infection.
Inhibiting sortilin could make pancreatic cancer therapies more effective
A study has shown that inhibiting sortilin, a neuroprotein known to have increased expression in cancers, reduces pancreatic cancer invasiveness in vitro.
AI holds promise to accelerate drug repurposing for COVID-19
According to a new report, artificial intelligence (AI) is vital for the rapid identification of drugs that can be repurposed to combat COVID-19.
Researchers identify over 550 cancer-driving genes
Computational analysis has been used by researchers to examine 66 types of cancer and identify 568 genes that drive tumour development.
Researchers discover a novel class of antibiotics for urinary tract infections
Researchers reveal their antibiotics disrupt the bacterial TonB system which uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) uses to uptake iron in order to cause urinary tract infections.
Age-related decline in motor function could be prevented using gene therapy
Enhancing neuromuscular junction (NMJ) formation using DOK7 gene therapy improved muscle strength and motor function in aging mice.
Drug candidate outperforms remdesivir as COVID-19 antiviral in cell assays
A compound called BOLD-100, which has shown efficacy against COVID-19 in pre-clinical trials, has now outperformed remdesivir in a cytopathic effect assay.
Method to synthetically produce terpenes developed by researchers
Scientists have developed a synthetic biology process using enzymes to create three families of terpenes, potential starting points for new drugs.
Researchers observe interaction between antibodies and target proteins
Using cryogenic electron microscopy, scientists have observed the interaction between antibodies and their target molecules, providing information that could be utilised in the development of synthetic antibodies.
COVID-19 vaccine elicits high levels of neutralising antibodies in mice
A potential COVID-19 vaccine, made from a modified vesicular stomatitis virus with the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein, was shown to protect mice against the virus.