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Molecular insights into LSCC may lead to new drug targets
New insights into lung squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) have emerged from a proteogenomic study, leading to the identification of potential drug targets.
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Photobiomodulation therapy may improve future burn treatments
Photobiomodulation therapy was shown to heal burn injuries faster by triggering the growth protein TGF-beta 1 in mice, potentially improving treatments.
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Triple drug combination shows promise for pancreatic cancer treatment
MIT researchers have shown that a combination of three drugs can eliminate pancreatic tumours in mice, possibly leading to new therapies.
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Key hallmark of ALS is successfully reversed in laboratory
Scientists demonstrated how to reverse the incorrect localisation of three RNA-binding proteins in ALS, potentially leading to treatments.
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Licensed drug may reduce COVID-19 infection by 70 percent
Fenofibrate and its active form, fenofibric acid, have been shown to significantly reduce COVID-19 infection in human cells.
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Therapeutic target for aggressive cancers discovered through CRISPR
The RNA-modifying protein METTL1 could be targeted to treat some types of aggressive cancers, including brain, blood and kidney.
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CRISPR-Cas9 used to prevent Fuchs’ corneal dystrophy in mice
Scientists have shown that start codon disruption with CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing can prevent Fuchs’ corneal dystrophy in mouse models.
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Removal of RNA-binding protein improves leukaemia survival
Study shows that removing the protein IGF2BP3 slows cancer growth and increases chances of survival of rare types of leukaemia in mice.
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Farnesol shows potential to prevent and treat Parkinson’s disease
Researchers have added to evidence that farnesol prevents and reverses brain damage linked to Parkinson’s disease in mouse models.
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New “atlas” charts how antibodies attack COVID-19 Spike variants
A new “atlas” has been created in the US that charts how 152 different antibodies attack the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein.
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Algorithm helps find best drug targets for all COVID-19 variants
A new computer algorithm has identified highly conserved sequences in viral proteins that could make the best drug targets for COVID-19.
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Treg cells could be answer to multiple sclerosis treatments, say scientists
New research has shown that the protein Piezo 1 prevented Treg cells from controlling the effects of inflammation in a multiple sclerosis mouse model.
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Recognition of phosphohistidine-containing peptides by antibodies
In this article, Dr Rajasree Kalagiri explains research into the use of monoclonal antibodies for the differential recognition of phosphohistidine-containing peptides.
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Therapeutic target discovery could improve breast cancer treatments
Research by a team in Canada reveals a promising therapeutic target to counter HER2-positive breast cancer.
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“Woman-controlled, on-demand” contraceptive product developed in US
US researchers have developed an antisperm monoclonal antibody that could become a safe and effective birth control method.
