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New COVID-19 vaccine elicits strong protective immunity in mice and monkeys
A new MVA-based vaccine has shown success at inducing COVID-19 antibody and T-cell responses in pre-clinical studies.
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Could downregulating the Drp1 protein prevent Alzheimer’s progression?
In this article, we explore the findings of a study that suggests a newly identified pathway, the Drp1-HK1-NLRP3 signalling axis, could be a promising target for therapies to prevent Alzheimer’s disease progression.
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Study provides insight into muscle wasting in cancer patients
Using a mouse model, researchers found that cancer progression led to fewer skeletal muscle ribosomes, likely explaining muscle wasting.
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COVID-19 vaccine candidate stimulates neutralising antibody production in vivo
The novel haptenised SARS-CoV-2 s-Spike vaccine, BVX-0320, stimulated mice to create neutralising antibodies that were able to reduce SARS-CoV-2 plaques in a neutralisation test.
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Targeting the HCF-1 protein causes cancerous cells to self-destruct
Disrupting the interaction between the MYC oncogene and its co-factor, host cell factor (HCF)–1, was sufficient to cause Burkitt’s lymphoma cells to self-destruct in vivo.
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New database could inform the development of treatments to slow ageing
The database could save substantial resources for those wanting to do pre-clinical studies of interventions for age-related diseases, said scientists.
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Attenuated vaccine could combat fatal Leptospira bacteria
A single vaccination with a mutated Leptospira bacteria prevented rodent models from developing leptospirosis, the most fatal type of zoonotic disease worldwide.
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Novel antibody candidate could offer pan-coronavirus protection
The lead candidate, ADG2, was able to neutralise SARS-CoV and various strains of SARS-CoV-2, including those that are resistant to currently available antibody treatments.
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Two novel molecules to potentially combat asthma discovered
Researchers have discovered that giving L-tyrosine and PCS to mice prevents lung inflammation and an allergic asthma response.
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NSAIDs could be damaging to COVID-19 patients, dependent on timing, suggests study
In murine models of COVID-19, researchers found that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can suppress the inflammatory response and production of antibodies.
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CAR T cells targeting the CEACAM7 protein show promise in pancreatic cancer
CAR T cells modified to recognise CEACAM7 were able to eliminate pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cells in a late-stage model without toxic effects on healthy tissue.
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Could synNotch CAR T cells be the answer to fighting solid tumours?
Researchers have developed a novel CAR T-cell therapy for neuroblastoma which uses gating to limit toxicity and T-cell exhaustion.
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High content screening reveals the phenotypic landscape of intestinal organoid regeneration
21 January 2021 | By Yokogawa Life Innovations
Watch our on-demand webinar and learn how image-based phenotypic screening relies on extraction of multivariate information from cells cultured in a large number of screened conditions. In this webinar, we explore the application of complex and biologically relevant model systems for drug screening, such as small intestinal organoids.
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Novel target could improve the efficacy of treatments for renal cell carcinoma
A new study shows that upregulating the activity of the ACE2 signalling pathway in kidney cancer cells enhances the effects of clinically used treatments.
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Targeting PEG2 reverses age-related cognitive decline in mice
The discovery of an inflammatory pathway promoting brain ageing and cognitive decline could lead to new treatments for age-related conditions.