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Heparin inhibits SARS-CoV-2 invasion, finds study
Research suggests heparin could be repurposed for COVID-19 because it can bind to the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein and prevent the virus from infecting cells in vitro.
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Melatonin could act as barrier against SARS-CoV-2 infection
Researchers have suggested using melatonin in a nasal spray to create a protective barrier against SARS-CoV-2 in pre-symptomatic patients.
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Novel compound named BC1618 could serve as new diabetes drug
Researchers have identified a new compound that improved responses to insulin and treated diabetes in obese mouse models.
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Novel antibody candidate could offer pan-coronavirus protection
The lead candidate, ADG2, was able to neutralise SARS-CoV and various strains of SARS-CoV-2, including those that are resistant to currently available antibody treatments.
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Two novel molecules to potentially combat asthma discovered
Researchers have discovered that giving L-tyrosine and PCS to mice prevents lung inflammation and an allergic asthma response.
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In vitro model could aid the development of fatty liver disease treatments
The patient-derived model of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) accurately reproduced the complex human metabolic pathways involved in the development of the disease.
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NSAIDs could be damaging to COVID-19 patients, dependent on timing, suggests study
In murine models of COVID-19, researchers found that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can suppress the inflammatory response and production of antibodies.
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What is new in the world of imaging?
In this article, Drug Target Review’s Hannah Balfour discusses three of the latest developments in imaging for disease research and drug development.
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Scientists develop potential ‘smart’ stem cells made from human fat
Using a new compound mixture, researchers have created adaptive and regenerative stem cells from human fat cells.
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Novel target could improve the efficacy of treatments for renal cell carcinoma
A new study shows that upregulating the activity of the ACE2 signalling pathway in kidney cancer cells enhances the effects of clinically used treatments.
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A novel CAR T-cell therapy to treat lymphomas
A new form of CAR T-cell therapy has shown promise in mice models to treat blood cancers; this article delves into the development behind the therapy.
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Discovering the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance could lead to better drugs
A single change to the structure of bacterial ribosomes prevents macrolide antibiotics from binding and killing the bacteria, according to a study.
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Activating androgen signalling has potent anti-breast cancer effects
Researchers show selectively activating androgen receptors could be an effective treatment for oestrogen receptor positive breast cancers.
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Hyper-interleukin-6 allows paralysed mice to walk again
Treating only a few nerve cells with the hyper-interleukin-6 (hIL-6) gene therapy stimulated the regeneration of nerves.
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Compound from Inula viscosa plant could treat primary amoebic meningoencephalitis
Researchers have isolated a compound from I. viscosa that kills the "brain-eating" amoebae from primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM).