news Mechanism that controls reactivation of neural stem cells discovered 18 October 2024 | By Drug Target Review New insights into the role of SUMOylation in the brain could lead to new targeted therapies for neurodegenerative conditions.
news New pathway to transition neural stem cells into a proliferative state 20 August 2024 | By Drug Target Review Understanding the signalling pathway controlling neural stem cell reactivation could offer a strategy for using existing drugs to treat neurodevelopmental disorders.
news Special omega-3 fatty acid lipid plays critical role in the ageing brain 5 May 2023 | By Izzy Wood (Drug Target Review) Scientists from Singapore have sought to understand the role of Mfsd2a in brain cells, in transporting lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC), a lipid that contains an omega-3 fatty acid
news Balanced T-cell response key to asymptomatic COVID-19, study suggests 2 March 2021 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) A new study has suggested that asymptomatic individuals with COVID-19 mount an efficient T-cell response that protects the host.
news Protein discovery leads to new hyperparathyroidism drug target 30 May 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) A new signalling protein discovery could lead to drug-based therapies to treat hyperparathyroidism.