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Scientists uncover answer to colorectal cancer immunotherapy resistance
Boosting dendritic cells prevented immunotherapy resistance in mouse models, suggesting a new approach to colorectal cancer therapies.
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Stem cell therapy repairs injured peripheral nerves in animal models
Gingiva-derived mesenchymal stem cells were used to surgically repair injured peripheral nerves, showing potential for new therapies.
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Pre-clinical trials to test if psychedelic drugs reduce alcohol consumption
Landmark pre-clinical studies to investigate whether psychedelic derivatives can reduce alcohol consumption have been initiated.
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Nanobubbles show promise for delivering anti-inflammation treatments
Nanobubbles known as extracellular vesicles (EVs) were shown to deliver protein drugs in animal models with inflammatory diseases.
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New drug target identified for myelodysplastic syndrome
Researchers have uncovered how mutations affecting RNA splicing alter cells to develop myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).
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Scientists establish genetic link between HLA and genital warts
The discovery of a link between the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) and genital warts may lead to mRNA-based vaccines against HPV and other diseases.
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UC Riverside granted $5 million for stem cell research training
A $5 million grant will be used to train students in stem cell research to contribute towards new stem cell-based therapeutics.
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“Ultrasensitive” HPV detection paves way for precision treatment
A new study sequenced tumour DNA for the “ultrasensitive” detection of HPV, further honing precision treatment of the illness.
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The diversity of synthetic biology applications
Synthetic biology processes can be useful to therapeutic development, diagnostics and vaccine advancement. Drug Target Review’s Victoria Rees spoke with Dr Jim Collins, Termeer Professor of Medical Engineering & Science at MIT and Founding Core Faculty & Lead, Living Cellular Devices at the Wyss Institute at Harvard University, to explore…
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Exosome-based approach reduces levels of HIV in mice
Scientists have used exosomes to deliver a novel protein that prevented HIV from replicating in the bone marrow, spleen and brain of mouse models.
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Drug Target Review Vaccine Development ebook 2021
Within this ebook, find articles examining the role of telomerase for universal cancer vaccines and discussing potential targets for neurodegenerative disease vaccines.
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Scientists reveal that glioblastoma shows dependency on biotin distribution
Researchers discovered that glioblastoma cells rely on biotin distribution for growth, leading to possible future drug combinations.
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Gut microbiome linked to rheumatoid arthritis prognosis
New genomic study reveals that the microbiome could predict rheumatoid arthritis prognosis, potentially advancing treatments.
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Gene therapy for Morquio A disease successful in rat model
A novel gene therapy has fully corrected whole-body alterations in a rat model, paving the way for Morquio A therapies.
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Immune cells found co-operating to capture and “eat” bacteria
Researchers have identified a spider-like antibacterial mechanism by immune cells that could inspire Staphylococcus aureus treatments.
