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Scientists discover mechanism behind cardiac hypertrophy
New research has uncovered a mechanism underlying cardiac hypertrophy in mice, spurring novel avenues for potential treatments.
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A drug target is anything within a living organism to which a drug is directed and/or binds, resulting in a change in its behaviour or function.
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RN7SL1 RNA shown to activate T cells to fight against cancer
A new study found that the RNA RN7SL1 can activate T cells to seek out cancer cells, potentially improving cellular treatments.
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Genetic defect in IBD patients linked to gut leakiness
A genetic defect in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) was found to affect how intestinal epithelial cells maintain a barrier.
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Innovative brain model provides patient-specific Alzheimer’s insights
Researchers have turned human stem cells into brain cells to create a new model that can predict cognitive decline rate on an individualised level.
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New screening method identifies COVID-19 protein inhibitor
Researchers use fast and cost-effective technology to identify the viral protein inhibitor Mpro as a potential drug against COVID-19.
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Controlling HSP27 “switch” could be key to sepsis therapeutics
Study reveals that the HSP27 protein plays a role in regulating blood vessel leakage, providing new targets for drugs against sepsis.
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DNA mechanism discovery may open up Huntington’s disease therapies
Scientists unveiled how a DNA repair protein may prevent Huntington’s disease, presenting a new target in future therapies.
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Novel model developed to resemble aberrant IPF lung epithelium
A new model that closely resembles aged lung epithelium in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis has been developed, possibly leading to treatments.
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NPSR1 gene discovered as a key cause of endometriosis
NPSR1 has been identified as a genetic cause of endometriosis, revealing a potential drug target that may lead to better therapies.
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Study suggests how to develop intranasal vaccines for COVID-19 and flu
New research has explored the role of nasal bacteria to better develop intranasal vaccines for viruses such as COVID-19 and flu.
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Spike gene mutants could be used as novel COVID-19 vaccine
SARS-CoV-2 Spike gene mutants may be developed into immunogens for new vaccines against COVID-19, a study in hamsters has shown.
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Cartilage growth gene TRPV4 shows promise for joint repair therapy
The discovery that the TRPV4 gene regulates cartilage growth could lead to treatments for osteoarthritis and other cartilage diseases.
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Researchers identify potential drug to treat GIST tumours
A potential drug to treat a subset of gastrointestinal stroma tumours (GIST) have been found to tackle intestinal tract cancer.
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Intranasal COVID-19 vaccine shown to be effective in animal models
A nasal spray of the COVID-19 Vaccine Oxford/AstraZeneca was found to protect hamsters and monkeys against SARS-CoV-2 in an NIH study.
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Lung fibrosis in mice successfully reversed by scientists
A team of researchers have reversed lung fibrosis in a mouse model, highlighting a new therapeutic target for pulmonary fibrosis.