Novel ligands developed with high affinity for Alzheimer’s receptors
A group of researchers has synthesised a new class of ligands which bind with high affinity to imidazoline I2 receptors, a drug target for Alzheimer's disease.
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Nanoparticles used to kill endometriosis lesions in animal models
Using dye-loaded nanoparticles which can heat up with near-infrared light, researchers have been able to image and treat endometriosis in animal models.
EIDD-2801 shows efficacy against COVID-19 in human cells and mice
Collaborators have shown that the broad spectrum oral antiviral EIDD-2801 could be a potential prophylactic or therapeutic for COVID-19 and other coronaviruses.
Researchers reveal how SARS antibody binds to COVID-19 coronavirus
The interaction between a SARS antibody called CR3022 and the COVID-19 coronavirus has been mapped by researchers, revealing a viral vulnerability.
Ursolic acid, compound in fruit peels, reverses damage in murine model of MS
Ursolic acid was shown to halt the progression of chronic multiple sclerosis (MS) and reverse the damage already caused in a mouse model of the disease.
Celltrion to select lead antibody candidates to fight COVID-19
Following the screening of antibodies, Celltrion will now identify the most potent out of 300 hits that work against the COVID-19 coronavirus best.
Collaboration to develop inhaled mRNA-based antibody therapy for COVID-19
Two companies, Neurimmune and Ethris, will leverage their technologies to research, develop and produce an inhaled therapy for COVID-19.
Cervical cancer cell-killing molecule manzamine A found in Indonesian sponge
A study has revealed that a sponge endemic to an Indonesian bay produces manzamine A, a compound which inhibits proteins in cervical cancers.
Macrophages identified as drug target for serous cavity cancers
The loss of RXR function, a molecular mechanism which determines the identity macrophages, has been revealed as a drug target for cancers in serous cavities.
Ivermectin shows activity against COVID-19 in cell cultures
A study has demonstrated that the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin may be effective against SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19.
Investigational drug kills pancreatic cells in mice by cutting off cysteine supply
Researchers have demonstrated that cysteinase, a new drug compound, can starve pancreatic cells of cysteine supply, causing ferroptosis.
Two compounds identified as circadian clock modulators
Researchers have developed two small molecules which target two components of the circadian rhythm and could be used to lengthen the body clock.
Organoids for the development of drugs and diagnostics for NASH
Organoids at different stages of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) progression have been created to help in drug design and identification of diagnostic biomarkers.
Novel COVID-19 vaccine shows efficacy in mice
Researchers have developed a vaccine against the COVID-19 coronavirus which induced the rapid production of antibodies in mice.
Decoy ACE2 receptors could be promising COVID-19 infection-preventing drug
Recombinant angiotensin converting enzymes (ACE2) reduced infection and viral growth in cell cultures and organoids by acting as a decoy for SARS-CoV-2.
