news Gene linked to rare disorder also regulates key enzyme in Alzheimer’s 22 August 2019 | By Rachael Harper (Drug Target Review) A gene associated with a rare balance disorder also regulates the behaviour of an enzyme that increases the risk for Alzheimer's disease.
news Researchers image structure of cancer metastasis target 22 August 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) The structure of a key receptor involved in tumour metastasis has been imaged in a study, providing opportunities to develop cancer treatments.
news Four cell types discovered in glioblastoma tumours 12 August 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) A new study has revealed that glioblastomas contain four different types of cell which the researchers say should be treated separately.
news Interferon pathway could provide drug target for cancers 8 August 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) A study has found that signals from interferons can be blocked, allowing the immune system to attack tumours which provides a potential target.
news New target identified for vestibular diseases 10 July 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) Researchers have discovered a potential treatment for vestibular conditions such as dizziness in animal models.
news Researchers develop directed evolution technique 8 July 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) New method for directed evolution could improve gene therapies and generic drug development.
news Study reveals antioxidant role in spread of lung cancer 1 July 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) Researchers have discovered that lung cancer cells metastasise using antioxidants, informing potential future therapies.
news Researchers identify chemotherapy-enhancing molecule 10 June 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) A new study has found a small molecule which prevents cancer cells from mutating and becoming resistant to chemotherapy.