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PSPC1 knockout slows AML in preclinical models
Scientists at UT Health San Antonio have identified PSPC1 in mouse models as a promising new drug target for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a deadly blood cancer with limited treatment options.
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New melanoma therapy prevents brain metastasis in preclinical studies
A government-funded research team has identified focal adhesion kinase (FAK) as a key driver of melanoma metastasis to the brain. This discovery could revolutionise treatment by not only addressing the condition but also preventing its spread to the brain.
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Novel radioactive drug targets aggressive metastatic melanoma
Scientists in Japan have developed a new radioactive drug that emits alpha particles, showing promise for targeting metastatic melanoma - an aggressive skin cancer resistant to many conventional treatments.
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New research offers hope for high-grade glioma treatment
High-grade glioma, an aggressive brain cancer affecting both paediatric and adult patients, remains difficult to treat. A collaborative study from the University of Michigan, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and the Medical University of Vienna reveals a promising new treatment approach.
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Nanoparticle therapy shows potential to prevent spread of pancreatic cancer to liver
Pancreatic cancer is notoriously hard to treat, especially when it spreads to the liver in advanced stages. Researchers at UCLA’s California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) have developed an innovative nanoparticle technology to tackle this challenge.
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Diabetes drug found to protect heart during cancer treatment
A commonly prescribed diabetes medication could significantly enhance long-term recovery prospects for cancer patients by reducing their risk of heart failure, a new study from the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveals.
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Refining and targeting exatecan with ADC technology
DTR speaks with Dr Patrick van Berkel at ADC Therapeutics to discuss how the company is transforming exatecan delivery to achieve better health outcomes.
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AI-designed CDK12/13 inhibitors target resistant cancers
Insilico Medicine’s AI-designed CDK12/13 inhibitors show promise against treatment-resistant cancers. Find out how this breakthrough could reshape cancer therapy.
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New enzyme discovery could boost cancer immunotherapy
A new discovery from the University of Geneva highlights the crucial role of the CH25H enzyme, which is found in cancerous lymphatic cells. This enzyme plays a key part in activating immune cells, opening up a promising pathway for improving the success of cancer immunotherapies.
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AI designs peptides for ‘undruggable’ diseases
A new AI-powered approach is tackling the challenge of 'undruggable' diseases by designing peptides that can bind to and destroy previously untreatable proteins.
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ITM-11 boosts survival in neuroendocrine tumour trial
A new targeted radiotherapy offers hope for patients with rare neuroendocrine tumours, demonstrating a significant improvement in progression-free survival in a key clinical trial.
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Coherus announces positive Phase II results for liver cancer treatment
Coherus BioSciences shared final data from its Phase II trial of casdozokitug, showing a 17.2 percent complete response rate in liver cancer patients.
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Beyond the Lab: Stem cell research
Download our latest report to discover how stem cell research is revolutionising treatments for chronic diseases, cancer and regenerative medicine.
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Obstacles and innovations of macrocyclic drug development
Macrocycles outperform traditional therapeutics on several fronts, yet they account for just four percent of FDA-approved drugs. Colleagues Ann E Cleves and Ajay N Jain from Optibrium Ltd explain why we can expect to see this number increase in the coming years.
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Gene linked to high altitudes could transform blood cancer therapy
Huntsman Cancer Institute researchers have identified a gene variant in Andean populations that could predict blood cancer treatment outcomes and potentially lead to targeted therapies.
