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Novel modalities of recently approved drugs
Dr Sheraz Gul reviews the drug approvals from 2021 and highlights the novel modalities of molecules that target KRAS and HIF-2α, which have historically been considered as undruggable.
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Drug Target Review Vaccine Development ebook 2022
In this ebook, find articles on vaccination strategies for neurodegenerative diseases and the benefits of mRNA vaccine platforms against latent viruses.
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A new study from Niigata University has found a binding protein that is vital for proper development of the central nervous system.
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Findings reveal possible connection to substance use disorders and metabolic dysfunctions
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New findings provide promise of targeted scleroderma treatment
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Promising new research could advance memory disorder drug development
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Molecular pathway shared by two neurodegenerative disorders found
Scientists have gained deeper knowledge about the mislocalisation of a protein, providing a possible therapeutic target that could have implications in treating dementia.
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Study identifies key regulator of cell differentiation
Long-awaited findings about cell differentiation will be relevant in understanding normal development and may also be useful in cancer research.
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New cryo-EM method reveals insight into blood disorders
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Promising target for osteoporosis treatments found in new study
By identifying a mechanism behind bone strengthening in response to stress, researchers have found a possible new target for treating conditions that weaken bones.
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Study identifies new therapeutic target for haematologic malignancies
Using chemical genetic screening and pre-clinical model studies, researchers have discovered that inducing ubiquitin-mediated degradation of mutant EZH2 could provide a more effective treatment strategy for haematologic malignancies.
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Pathway to treat type 1 diabetes revealed in study
A new study has identified harmful cellular pathways that prevent insulin production, presenting a drug target for diabetes.
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Novel CAR T-cell therapy for B-cell cancers shows promise in vivo
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New research sheds light on what influences target protein binding time
The length of time that drug molecules attach to their target protein varies greatly and impacts the protein’s behaviour and drug efficacy. In a new study, scientists in Finland have identified some causal factors for this variance, with the hope it will bring clarity for drug developers.
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New protein that enables SARS-CoV-2 access into cells identified
Researchers have found that extracellular vimentin facilitates SARS-CoV-2 entry into human cells, presenting a new target.