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Antiviral compound could be used to fight influenza
A study in mice has found that a compound modelled on a protein found in bananas safely protects against multiple strains of the influenza virus.
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Combination therapy of α -KLOTHO and TGFβR2 improves osteoarthritis
A study has shown that a combination of α-KLOTHO and TGF β receptor 2 (TGFβR2) recovers cartilage in rats with osteoarthritis and could be a new therapy for humans.
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Cell division recreated in a test tube demonstrates TPX2 protein role in cancer
Studies have identified that the TPX2 protein recruits the molecular machinery required for the branching microtubule nucleation process, so could be a target for cancer therapies.
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Mutations in non-coding regions of the cancer genome could drive tumour growth
Research into the role of non-coding DNA in cancer development and progression has identified 30 regions that may contribute to tumour growth, which could be therapeutic targets.
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Study shows cheap drug could alleviate treatment-resistance in leukaemia
A clinical study is to be launched after researchers found that a common and inexpensive drug may be used to counteract treatment resistance in patients with AML.
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Could novel sex-linked targets provide an autoimmunity therapy?
Recent research into why autoimmune disorders affect women four times more frequently than men has revealed several novel therapeutic targets that may lead to the development of future treatments.
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New capillary model could provide new therapies for malaria
Researchers have produced a capillary model which allows investigation of the dynamics of blood flow obstruction in real scale and could be used to test new therapies for P. falciparum malaria.
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Industry collaborate to screen existing drugs to repurpose for cystic fibrosis
In an effort to address some of the more serious untreatable infections encountered by patients with cystic fibrosis, Calibr will collaborate with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on a two-year project.
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DIRC3 tumour suppressor could be a new target for melanoma therapies
A study has shown that long non-coding RNA called DIRC3 can block melanoma growth and could be used to identify new targets for skin cancer therapies.
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Genes associated with heavy alcohol use may also impact compulsive behaviour and addiction
A study suggests there may be common genetic pathways between alcohol use disorder and other addictions, so GWAS identification of affected genes could provide the targets for new therapies.
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Five of the latest cancer stem cell discoveries
Oncologic stem cells have been identified in many malignancies, and targeting these cells could help in the fight against cancer. Here are five of the most recent findings regarding cancer stem cells.
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Potential peptide treatment could prevent onset of PTSD
A study has identified a protein complex elevated in PTSD patients and developed a peptide to disrupt it, preventing the recall of fear memories in early tests and paving the way for new therapies.
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New route identified for tackling drug resistance in skin cancer cells
A new therapeutic route for combatting treatment-resistant cancer has been identified with the discovery that melanoma cells fight anti-cancer drugs by changing their internal skeleton.
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New protocol for intestinal organoid generation developed
A new process for producing organoids allows researchers to explore intestinal epithelium in isolation and could allow for the development of improved targeted treatments of diseases.
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Inhibiting VEGFA signalling protects mice against psoriasis
Researchers have found inhibiting vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) signalling can mediate psoriasis development in the epidermis and could be a potential target for novel therapies.
