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New cryo-EM method reveals insight into blood disorders
A molecular cage, developed for use during cryo-EM, has provided researchers with new insights into a key cancer protein.
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Opportune identification of novel multiple myeloma target
During investigations into the tropical disease Buruli ulcer, researchers have instead identified a promising new avenue for potential treatments for multiple myeloma.
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Scientists develop means to boost the power of CRISPR
The capability to edit genes has been transformative in opening therapeutic avenues for hitherto untreatable diseases and aiding biological insight. Scientists have now discovered a way to enhance this process using retrons, making the process more efficient and effective.
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Cancer-promoting gene a potential target for pulmonary hypertension
The new study identified PDZ-binding kinase (PBK) as a promising target for pulmonary hypertension and assessed two PBK inhibitors.
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Application note: Competitive high-throughput analysis of kinase inhibitor binding kinetics
A microplate-based method for the determination of association and dissociation rate values in high throughput using a kinetic probe competition assay (kPCA).
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Common antioxidant reduces osteoarthritis markers in knee cartilage cells
Gallic acid was found to decrease arthritis inflammation markers and improve the production of desired proteins in arthritic knee cells.
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Mechanism that causes ALS nerve destruction unveiled for first time
The study reveals the biological mechanism that causes nerve destruction in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), potentially leading to treatments that reverse the disease.
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Scientists discover novel B cell that tempers autoimmunity
Infusions of purified IL-27 regulatory B cells (I27-Bregs) reduced symptoms in mouse models of multiple sclerosis and autoimmune uveitis.
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Scientists create first patient-specific zebrafish model for ACM
Researchers developed a patient-specific zebrafish model for arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) and tested istaroxime as a potential therapeutic.
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Scientists discover mechanism that links autism and intestinal inflammation
The new research shows how interleukin-17a (IL-17a) can alter the trajectory of immune system development and cause gut inflammation.
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Key mechanism reveals how SARS-CoV-2 evades our immune system
Scientists have found that SARS-CoV-2 can knock out an important molecular pathway linked to an immune complex called MHC class I.
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Plant-derived antiviral drug could combat Delta variant
A novel antiviral drug called thapsigargin (TG) blocked COVID-19 infection in cells, including all new variants, in a pre-clinical study.
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Single molecule from plant used by Native Americans may treat diarrhoea
Scientists unveil the role of KCNQ2/3 using a functional screen of 40 native US plants and identify nine extracts that could treat diarrhoea.
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Drug intended to treat Alzheimer’s may hold promise for glioblastoma
Verubecestat demonstrated poor results in Alzheimer's trials, but helped suppress tumours in pre-clinical glioblastoma models.
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Scientists reveal ultrastructure of Huntington’s disease
Researchers used advanced microscopy and proteomics to unveil new findings on Huntington's disease and open avenues to future treatments.
