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Removing macrophages shows success against ovarian cancer in mice
By removing two kinds of macrophages in mice, researchers showed that ovarian tumours in mice were reduced in size and stopped spreading.
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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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Remdesivir most promising COVID-19 drug, say researchers
A review of potential COVID-19 therapeutics revealed that the most effective are likely to be those directly targeting SARS-CoV-2, such as remdesivir and tilarone.
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The race to find a coronavirus treatment: are antibodies the answer?
At the beginning of March, US President Donald Trump pressed the pharmaceutical industry to “accelerate the development” of vaccines and therapies to contain the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. This article explores what is currently known about COVID-19 and potential treatments that are in the pipeline.
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Not everyone loves surprises: know your ADC’s critical quality attributes
The importance of product characterisation throughout the entire drug development process cannot be understated. Success, money and lives depend on it. This article delves into why you need to understand every aspect of an ADC in order to prevent unwelcome surprises down the line.
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Cornea-on-a-chip could allow for more accurate ophthalmic drug testing
Researchers have developed a device which mimics how blinking and tear movement effect the cornea for use in testing ophthalmic drugs and ocular research.
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Imaging technique allows study of early stage Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists used optical photothermal spectroscopy (O-PTIR) to image murine neurons affected by early stage Alzheimer’s disease, providing insight into the progression of the disease.
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Using CRISPR-Cas9 to identify new gene drug targets
Researchers have used CRISPR-Cas9 to screen the genome for possible targets that could be used in potential treatments for muscular dystrophy.
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COVID-19 viral envelope simulation under development
Researchers are working to build a complete, all-atom model of the exterior of the coronavirus to aid in drug design.
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New mass spec technique used to determine structure of sugars
A new method has been invented that boosts the mapping of heparan sulfates and which the researchers say could be widely used for drug discovery.
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Map of COVID-19 and human protein interactions reveals drug targets
Researchers have identified which SARS-CoV-2 proteins physically associate with proteins in human cells, revealing potential drug targets to treat the COVID-19 coronavirus.
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UK Consortium to monitor spread and behaviour of coronavirus
The UK government has invested £20 million into the COVID-19 Genomics UK Consortium, which will use whole genome sequencing to inform infection control measures and therapeutic developments.
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Early natural killer cells more effective than adult versions, find researchers
Researchers have shown that natural killer (NK) cells work best as an immunotherapy when in an early stage of development, so could be manufactured from pluripotent stem cells.
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Antibodies In-Depth Focus 2020
This In-Depth Focus includes articles on antibodies as a treatment for COVID-19, the importance of understanding every aspect of an ADC and the potential of antibodies as a targeted cancer therapeutic.
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COVID-19 research hub: promoting scientific collaboration
Drug Target Review has created a COVID-19 research hub with forum space for discussions and a place to share your research - plus all of our articles and news.
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New compound could alleviate side effects of antidepressant drugs
Researchers have revealed a new substance that can bind well to serotonin transporters, offering a potential way to lessen the side effects of antidepressant therapies.