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Novel form of cell-free therapy revealed by researchers

16 January 2020 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have developed cytochalasin B-induced membrane vesicles which they suggest could be a new form of cell-free therapy in regenerative medicine.

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Protein vital for T cell formation and function revealed

29 October 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have discovered a protein that is required for T cell biological processes; they have also demonstrated the mechanism behind the protein.

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Protein receptor linked to cell death imaged for the first time

4 October 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have imaged an inflammation-related protein receptor on cell membranes which could inform future drug designs to prevent cell death.

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MS treatment potential after condition-causing genes identified

7 June 2019 | By Drug Target Review

Researchers have found 12 genes which cause MS, creating potential for preventative treatment of the condition.

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New therapeutic concept controls pathogenic T-cells relevant in MS

14 January 2019 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have identified an innovative and promising therapeutic option to treat multiple sclerosis...

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Inflammation inhibitor could be used to treat sepsis

19 November 2018 | By Drug Target Review

An inhibitor that stops the action of OGG1 signals, could potentially be used as a treatment for life-threatening Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome...

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Lymphatic brain vessels represent potential avenue for MS treatment

18 September 2018 | By Drug Target Review

Researchers in the U.S. have identified that lymphatic vessels in the brain appear to play a crucial role in the development and progression of multiple sclerosis (MS), providing focus for new treatment research.

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How cannabis and cannabis-based drugs can harm your brain

24 July 2018 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review)

Long-term use of either cannabis or cannabis-based drugs impairs memory...

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P2X4 receptor key for delaying the progression of Multiple Sclerosis

23 July 2018 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have identified a receptor in the microglial cells that increases their anti-inflammatory potential in order to reduce the damage in MS...

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Scientists uncover the role of PRMT5 in the production of myelin-forming cells

19 July 2018 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review)

The discovery is a major step toward understanding the mechanisms of myelin production and the potential for treating certain central nervous system diseases...

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Nuclear medicine technique to gauge impact of gene therapy

27 June 2018 | By Drug Target Review

A new molecular imaging method can monitor the success of gene therapy in all areas of the brain, potentially allowing physicians to more effectively address brain conditions such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis.

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Pyroptosis brain cell death identified as novel pathway for MS treatment

15 June 2018 | By Drug Target Review

Researchers at the University of Alberta in Canada have discovered a unique process of brain cell death called pyroptosis that affects the cells that are most vulnerable in multiple sclerosis (MS).

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EBV protein can ‘switch on’ risk genes for autoimmune diseases

17 April 2018 | By Drug Target Review

EBV may trigger some cases of lupus, say NIH-supported researchers...

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PET imaging agent may help guide therapy for Alzheimer’s

5 April 2018 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have developed a new imaging agent that could help guide and assess treatments for people with various neurological diseases...

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EGFL7 protein provides a new treatment approach for MS

7 March 2018 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have discovered that the EGFL7 protein inhibits the migration of immune cells into the brain...

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