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New ‘smart’ cell therapies show promise in solid tumours
By combining machine learning and T-cell engineering researchers were able to develop cell therapies that can selectively and effectively target and destroy solid tumours.
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SARS-CoV-2 immune cells remain in body, providing rapid response to re-infection
A research team has shown that T-cell responses specific to SARS-CoV-2 remain in the body after infection, providing immunity from mild re-infection.
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CARD8 protein could be novel atherosclerosis drug target
Researchers demonstrate that the CARD8 protein plays a key role in regulating the inflammation that causes atherosclerosis and other inflammatory diseases.
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New gene therapy could treat dominant optic atrophy
Researchers have found that an OPA1-targeted gene therapy can treat dominant optic atrophy in pre-clinical trials.
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Investigating cellular pathways driving severe COVID-19 with proteomics
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital have studied several thousand circulating proteins within the plasma proteome of symptomatic COVID-19 patients and acutely ill non-COVID-19 controls. Nikki Withers discussed their findings and implications of the study with one of the lead authors, Dr Mike Filbin.
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CRISPR: a molecular scissor set to change the world
In October this year, Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna, the two scientists who pioneered the revolutionary gene-editing technology CRISPR, were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Here, Pushpanathan Muthuirulan discusses the potential for this technology and the importance of using it safely, ethically and responsibly.
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Upstream Bioprocessing In-Depth Focus 2020
In the upstream bioprocessing in-depth focus experts reveal how CRISPR is being leveraged to enhance productivity in cell line development and why industry is focusing on producing animal-component free glycosaminoglycans.
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COVID-19 In-Depth Focus 2020
This in-depth focus features articles on neuropilin-1, a potential new target for COVID-19 drug development, the creation of a lung model to enhance our understanding of SARS-CoV-2 infections and using proteomics to uncover the mechanisms behind COVID-19 symptom severity.
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CD209 antigen could be a promising target for preventing severe COVID-19
Researchers reveal how two genetic variations may contribute to COVID-19 disease severity and suggest the product of one, the CD209 antigen, may be a potential drug target.
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Endosomal trafficking could be a target for Alzheimer’s therapies
Researchers have shown that 70 percent of Alzheimer’s patients have high levels of proteins associated with dysfunction in the endosomal trafficking system in their spinal fluid.
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Proteogenomic analysis offers insights into paediatric brain tumours
The first comprehensive survey of genomics, transcriptomics, global proteomics and phosphoproteomics has revealed insights into paediatric brain tumours.
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Screening In-Depth Focus 2020
In this in-depth focus find out how genetic screening can be used to customise healthcare and why scientists have turned to machine learning in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
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Drug Target Review – Issue 4 2020
In this journal, find articles discussing antimicrobial resistance, exploring why inhibiting the interaction between SARS-CoV-2 and neuropilin-1 could help combat COVID-19, as well as how CRISPR can be used to enhance productivity in cell line development. Also in this issue, features on engineering new biologic drugs and precision medicine.
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Epidemiological data on SARS-CoV-2 uncovers insights into mutations
Researchers have analysed 750 samples from patients with SARS-CoV-2 to discover details about its transmission and mutational properties.
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Network modelling reveals a potential new Alzheimer’s therapy
Researchers used integrative network biology analysis to identify the molecular mechanisms that may drive Alzheimer’s and identified a potential therapeutic intervention.
