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Novel vaccine protects mice against Staphylococcus aureus infection, say researchers
The novel vaccine 4X-SA-GP harnesses the anti-fungal immune response to provide immunity against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) infection.
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Researchers observe interaction between antibodies and target proteins
Using cryogenic electron microscopy, scientists have observed the interaction between antibodies and their target molecules, providing information that could be utilised in the development of synthetic antibodies.
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COVID-19 vaccine elicits high levels of neutralising antibodies in mice
A potential COVID-19 vaccine, made from a modified vesicular stomatitis virus with the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein, was shown to protect mice against the virus.
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Researchers identify protein that may help SARS-CoV-2 spread through cells
Researchers have found that the SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein may help the virus to spread from cell to cell, providing a drug target.
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Metastasis-preventing drug target for pancreatic cancer identified
A protein called PPP1R1B has been revealed as a drug target for pancreatic cancer as it stopped the metastasis of tumours in mice.
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Antisense oligonucleotides used to treat prion disease in animal models
Researchers have shown that using antisense oligonucleotides to reduce the levels of prion protein in lab animals with prion disease can extended their survival.
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Atomic-scale details of SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein from vaccine obtained
The SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate has been characterised by researchers, supporting the neutralising antibody response it elicits.
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Raman technique developed for high-throughput discovery of enzymes
A flow mode Raman-activated cell sorter called FlowRACS has been created by researchers for high-throughput discovery of enzymes and their cell factories.
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New chemical screening method could reveal molecular glue degraders
A phenotypic chemical screen has been developed that could be used to discover molecular glue degraders which induce the degradation of target proteins.
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Near-identical protein on SARS and COVID-19 could be targeted by FDA-approved drugs
According to researchers, drugs that target envelope protein E on the SARS viral membrane could also be used to target a similar protein on COVID-19.
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Altering protein in C. elegans offers hope for anti-ageing drugs
Researchers have been able to manipulate the lifespans of C. elegans by altering the VRK-1 protein, offering a potential target hope for anti-ageing drugs.
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LY6E identified as potential immunoprotein against SARS-CoV-2
A study has demonstrated that the LY6E protein inhibits SARS-CoV-2 infection in human cell cultures, so a drug mimicking it could be a therapy for COVID-19.
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A circuit involved in itching: from skin to sensory neurons
Dr Santosh Mishra and Srisruti Bontala explain how they discovered a new cutaneous-nerve pathway for allergic itch in atopic dermatitis.
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Team redesigns COVID-19 Spike protein for more stable vaccines
Researchers have modified the COVID-19 Spike protein for use in vaccines, which produces up to 10 times more protein than that of an earlier synthetic versions.
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Synapse protecting protein could be a target for Alzheimer’s therapies
Researchers suggest the SRPX2 protein, which inhibits complement system-dependent synapse removal could be a target for novel Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia therapies.