news Novel protein could neutralise SARS-CoV-2 infection in kidneys 2 February 2021 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) A new protein can trick SARS-CoV-2 and bind to the Spike protein rather than cell membranes in a kidney organoid.
news COVID-19 poses threat to entire nervous system, says study 15 June 2020 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) Following an analysis of scientific literature, researchers say that COVID-19 may affect the entire nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles.
news Study reveals potential targets for upper motor neuron disease therapies 25 May 2020 | By Hannah Balfour (Drug Target Review) The researchers revealed the mechanism by which signalling becomes dysfunctional in upper motor neuron (UMN) diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
news Self-cannibalising mitochondria discovery may lead to ALS treatment target 19 November 2019 | By Rachael Harper (Drug Target Review) A new phenomenon in the brain that could explain the development of early stages of neurodegeneration has been discovered which could lead to a future target for drug therapies for ALS.
news Ebola-fighting protein found in the human body 13 December 2018 | By Drug Target Review A study has found that the human protein, RBBP6, helps fight Ebola virus by interfering with the virus replication cycle…
news Huntington’s disease provides new cancer weapon 13 February 2018 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review) Scientists have discovered why Huntington's is so toxic to cancer cells and harnessed it for a novel approach to treat cancer...
news Glioblastoma survival mechanism reveals new therapeutic target 12 December 2017 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review) Researchers have provided insights into a mechanism of tumour survival in glioblastoma and demonstrated that inhibiting the process could enhance the effects of radiation therapy...
news Novel imaging approach offers insights into HIV’s lifecycle 21 August 2017 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review) Scientists have used a novel live-cell fluorescent imaging system that has allowed them to identify individual particles associated with HIV...