news Masitinib found to be an effective COVID-19 treatment in mouse model 3 August 2021 | By Anna Begley (Drug Target Review) Scientists from the University of Chicago discovered that the drug masitinib inhibits the replication of SARS-CoV-2 in mice.
news Thalamus revealed as key area to target for certain brain disorders 2 August 2021 | By Anna Begley (Drug Target Review) Research shows that cells gather more data inside the thalamus than once believed, potentially changing medicines for brain disorders.
news X-rays reveal structure of SARS-CoV-2 protease at room temperature 29 June 2020 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) Researchers grew large crystals and used an X-ray machine with a less intense beam to elucidate the structure of the SARS-CoV-2 main protease at room temperature.
news Bacterial antibiotic resistance pathways identified 1 August 2017 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review) Researchers have described two structures and mechanisms - efflux pumps and reinforced cell walls - that certain disease-causing bacteria use to keep antibiotics away...