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Molecules derived from ticks could be used as late-stage COVID-19 treatment
Researchers have found that molecules from ticks called Evasins have the potential to halt cytokine storms, the leading cause of COVID-19 fatalities.
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Chromatography and bioassays used to detect bioactive compounds in plants
Bioassays and thin-layer chromatography has been used by scientists to analyse molecules in plant extracts as a fast and cost-effective method for identifying new drug compounds.
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L1 compound identified as potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
A new compound named L1 has demonstrated success in mice, by reducing neuroinflammation and decreasing the levels of amyloid plaques, showing potential as an Alzheimer's treatment.
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Multivalent carbohydrate-binding modules show efficacy against COVID-19
Tested on plaque reducing assays, researchers have identified a lead candidate multivalent carbohydrate-binding module for the treatment of COVID-19.
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Novel target for Sjögren’s Syndrome identified by researchers
A molecule called microRNA-744, which influences inflammation, has been revealed by researchers as a new drug target for Sjögren's Syndrome.
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Silicates from soil aid in triggering blood clotting, reveal researchers
A new study has revealed that the presence of soil in wounds helps to activate a blood protein known as coagulation Factor XII, leading to clotting.
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Larval protein could suppress inflammatory reactions, say researchers
A study has revealed that a protein of roundworm larvae which needs to invade the intestines of rodents to survive could be used to control inflammation.
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Researchers identify lead compounds for treatment of telomere diseases
Researchers investigating telomere dieases such as dyskeratosis congenita have found lead compounds that reverse cellular ageing in mouse models of the condition.
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Researchers develop open access database on macrolactones
A group of researchers has created a free library of 14,000 known macrolactones for other scientists to use in drug development.
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Binding site of drug compound and tumour suppressor protein revealed
Using cyro-electron microscopy, researchers have imaged the binding site between a molecule and the tumour suppressor protein PP2A, enabling optimisation of the drug compound.
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Drug compound used to overcome chemotherapy resistance in mice
Researchers testing 2-deoxy-D-glucose in mouse models of ovarian cancer report that the compound significantly improves the effectiveness of the chemotherapy drug, carboplatin.
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Wallflower genome analysed to reveal how plants biosynthesise therapeutic compounds
Researchers have used the genome of Erysimum cheiranthoides (wormseed wallflower) to understand how plants biosynthesise cardenolides.
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Investigational drug kills pancreatic cells in mice by cutting off cysteine supply
Researchers have demonstrated that cysteinase, a new drug compound, can starve pancreatic cells of cysteine supply, causing ferroptosis.
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Two compounds identified as circadian clock modulators
Researchers have developed two small molecules which target two components of the circadian rhythm and could be used to lengthen the body clock.
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Novel antiviral compound proposed as COVID-19 therapeutic
A molecule called BOLD-100, developed to fight cancer, has been suggested as a therapeutic to combat the COVID-19 coronavirus due to its antiviral properties.
