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Researchers uncover drivers of memory B cell formation
The team demonstrated that expression of Bach2 protein and reduced mTORC1 activity is necessary for germinal B cells to become memory B cells.
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CRISPR used to eliminate cancers caused by fusion genes
Using CRISPR to cut out fusion genes, scientists were able to specifically induce cancer cell death in murine models of sarcoma and leukaemia.
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Small molecules to reduce cellular stress identified by HTS
Scientists used high throughput screening (HTS) to identify molecules that protect against cellular stress in murine skin cells.
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Approved MS medication inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication in vitro
Dimethyl fumarate (DMF), a multiple sclerosis (MS) drug, inhibited SARS-CoV-2 replication and the hyper-inflammatory immune response associated with COVID-19.
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![Ovarian cancer cells forming a cancer spheroid as they grow within the peptide-protein co-assembling material [Credit: Alvaro Mata].](https://www.drugtargetreview.com/wp-content/uploads/ovarian-cancer-spheroid-3D-model-e1601896830935.jpg)
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Novel tumour spheroids could improve ovarian cancer treatments
Researchers have developed a new self-assembling three-dimensional (3D) ovarian cancer tumour model to recreate the in vitro disease more accurately.
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The NF-κB pathway drives fatal inflammation in COVID-19, say scientists
Researchers found that the SARS-CoV-2 infection activates the NF-κB pathway, driving unchecked inflammation that contributes to total organ failure in COVID-19 patients.
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Identifying radioresistance drivers in glioblastoma multiforme
According to researchers, Rab27b and epiregulin contribute to the development of radioresistance and could be targeted to improve glioblastoma patient survival.
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Novel RNA-targeting molecule can halt SARS-CoV-2 replication
The C5 compound targets the frameshifting element that allows SARS-CoV-2 to effectively replicate and marks the genome for destruction to stop the infection spreading.
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Could a sphingosine nasal spray prevent COVID-19?
According to a study, the lipid sphingosine can inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection and could potentially be delivered in a nasal spray to prevent COVID-19 infections.
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Regulating cell plasticity through CDK8 inhibition
Researchers show CDK8 inhibition reduces cell plasticity without damaging cells and suggest their approach could have implications for autoimmunity and oncology.
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Novel compounds show efficacy against C. diff
Researchers have developed two novel trifluoromethylthio compounds which showed potent activity in protecting mice from Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection.
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Experimental antiviral AR-12 could be a promising COVID-19 treatment
Scientists have demonstrated that AR-12 can inhibit SARS-CoV-2 replication and are working to initiate clinical trials evaluating the antiviral drug.
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Developing IL-15 superagonists for cancer therapy
Richard Sachse discusses how immunotherapies targeting interleukin 15 (IL-15) signalling can be optimised to enhance their efficacy and limit off-target effects.
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Novel pseudo-virion probes to study SARS-CoV-2 viral entry
The non-infectious quantum dot probes are designed to enable researchers to safely study interactions between the SARS-CoV-2 Spike (S) protein and human cells.
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Could FDA-approved drug heparin prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection?
SARS-CoV-2 entry into human cells is dependent on heparan sulfate and disrupting this interaction using heparin reduces infectivity of the coronavirus, find scientists.
