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Researchers discover novel cancer immunosuppression mechanism
According to the study, the transcription factor IRF4 drives T cell differentiation and immunosuppression in multiple human cancers.
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Cellular senescence as a drug target
New research reveals that age-related declines in cellular function and proliferation occur in multiple stages, accompanied by different inflammatory responses.
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Our full gene-to-protein workflow can support your research for rapid protein production early during drug development so you can minimize changes from R&D to bioproduction.
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Mini lung organoids reveal early SARS-CoV-2 infection process
Using lung organoids, researchers have shown that 48 hours after SARS-CoV-2 infection, the innate immune response began.
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The nucleocapsid as a novel drug target for Ebola virus
Using supercomputer stimulations researchers reveal that the structural stability of the Ebola nucleocapsid is depended on the presence of RNA and interactions with charged ions.
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Severe COVID-19 symptoms may not be caused by cytokine storm
An analysis reveals that in comparison to other inflammatory diseases such as cytokine-release syndrome (CRS) and sepsis, the levels of cytokines in severely ill COVID-19 patients is low.
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Novel Alzheimer’s vaccine shows promise in murine models
Scientists who developed the E22W42 DC vaccine suggest it could be safer and more effective than previous anti-amyloid Alzheimer’s therapies.
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First draft sequence of human proteome released
Researchers have mapped 90 percent of the human proteome, which could inform the development of new medicines.
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Could GPCRs be causing people to respond differently to the same drug?
Hannah Balfour explores how genetic variation in G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and the proteins that regulate the duration of G protein signalling could be contributing to disease and people’s divergent responses to the same therapeutics.
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Targeting host proteins could lead to pan-coronavirus antivirals
Researchers suggest that targeting host proteins with drugs, rather than directly targeting enzymes or proteins on SARS-CoV-2 and related coronaviruses, could improve outcomes.
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Study reveals roles of antibodies in SARS-CoV-2 disease severity
Researchers have found that the level of antibodies in the serum of SARS-CoV-2 patients correlated with disease severity.
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Over 200 molecules and genes linked to COVID-19 severity
A team has identified 219 molecules and genes that influence the severity of COVID-19 in patients, providing information that could aid the development of therapeutics.
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Novel antimicrobial molecules derived from wasp venom
Altering the mastoparan-L (mast-L) peptide found in Vespula lewisii wasp venom, researchers created several novel antimicrobial molecules.
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Researchers uncover drivers of memory B cell formation
The team demonstrated that expression of Bach2 protein and reduced mTORC1 activity is necessary for germinal B cells to become memory B cells.
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COVID-19 vaccines should not be affected by SARS-CoV-2 mutations, researchers say
A common SARS-CoV-2 mutation known as D614G should not impact on the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, a study has shown.
