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Alzheimer’s protein found, suggesting new drug target
Researchers have found a new drug target for Alzheimer’s disease after identifying a facilitating protein.
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A drug target is anything within a living organism to which a drug is directed and/or binds, resulting in a change in its behaviour or function.
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Study reveals vulnerability of common pathogenic viruses
Researchers have developed a stabilisation technique for widespread viruses, creating drug opportunity.
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First in vitro lung cancer test launched
A new in vitro lung cancer diagnostic test has been launched by Roche Diagnostics to provide improved detection of cancer.
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Researchers identify chemotherapy-enhancing molecule
A new study has found a small molecule which prevents cancer cells from mutating and becoming resistant to chemotherapy.
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MS treatment potential after condition-causing genes identified
Researchers have found 12 genes which cause MS, creating potential for preventative treatment of the condition.
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Immune cells could be key to tuberculosis treatment, study finds
Researchers have found that certain immune cells aid in fighting tuberculosis bacteria, providing a new drug target.
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Study reveals potential for malaria prevention vaccine
Researchers have identified a novel drug target for the prevention of malaria.
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Molecule which targets Parkinson’s protein identified
A new study has identified a molecule which targets a protein linked with Parkinson’s.
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Gut microbiome identified as cause of IBD, study finds
A study has detailed the change in the gut microbiome, increasing the potential for new IBD therapies.
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Study identifies novel lupus drug target
Structure of internal regulator molecule identified, presenting lupus drug potential.
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Strep A vaccine target identified for global use
Researchers use high-throughput DNA sequencing technology to identify a potential vaccine target for Strep A.
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Protein discovery leads to new hyperparathyroidism drug target
A new signalling protein discovery could lead to drug-based therapies to treat hyperparathyroidism.
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Molecule found to boost immune cells leads to new cancer therapy target
A study has identified a molecule which boosts immune cell function and could be used in cancer therapies.
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Study reveals new opportunity for gastrointestinal drug design
A study has shown that the organisation of the gut is broken into functional compartments, improving opportunities for gastrointestinal disorder drugs and oral vaccines.
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New drug target for depression identified
Researchers find key molecule in depression and identify new therapeutic targets.
