University of Virginia School of Medicine

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UTX gene mutation “robs” individuals of natural cancer protection

10 November 2021 | By Anna Begley (Drug Target Review)

The UTX gene mutation was found to lead to an increased cancer risk, presenting a potential drug target for preventative therapies.

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HIV drugs could be repurposed to prevent the onset of macular degeneration

2 February 2021 | By Hannah Balfour (Drug Target Review)

Analysis reveals people taking nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors are significantly less likely to develop dry macular degeneration, a leading cause of age-related vision loss.

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Five developments in oncology targets

30 July 2020 | By Hannah Balfour (Drug Target Review)

Drug Target Review explores some of the newest oncologic drug targets, including those for glioblastoma, lung cancer and breast cancer.

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Study identifies potential drug target for prostate cancer

30 July 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have discovered a non-coding RNA which could be used as a biomarker and in new therapies for prostate cancer.

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Lymphatic brain vessels represent potential avenue for MS treatment

18 September 2018 | By Drug Target Review

Researchers in the U.S. have identified that lymphatic vessels in the brain appear to play a crucial role in the development and progression of multiple sclerosis (MS), providing focus for new treatment research.

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Antibody-based approach to destroy deadly ovarian cancer

3 September 2018 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review)

Researchers are developing an antibody-based approach to destroy deadly ovarian cancer -- an approach that could also be modified to kill breast, prostate and other solid tumours...