news Team modifies therapeutic molecule to improve stroke treatment 19 February 2021 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) Researchers have shown that adding a polymer to glutamate-oxaloacetate transaminase means the molecule can treat stroke for up to six days in rats.
news Novel immunotherapy could be effective in patients with HIV 9 February 2021 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) A new therapeutic approach using the protein IL-21 could optimise the immune system, allowing it to combat HIV.
news Biomarkers predict Alzheimer’s five years before onset 29 January 2021 | By Hannah Balfour (Drug Target Review) The discovery of early plasma biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease could transform outcomes by enabling patients to begin treatment early.
news Simple molecule could combat antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea and meningitis, study shows 25 November 2020 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) An inexpensive molecule showed efficacy against antibiotic-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Neisseria meningitidis in an animal model.
news Study identifies virulence factors of Leishmania 13 August 2019 | By Drug Target Review Researchers have discovered the mechanism behind the spread of Leishmania, indicating a potential drug target.