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EverGrain’s Line of Barley-Based Products Scores Upcycled Certification

XTalks

EverGrain Ingredients, a barley protein and fiber solutions company, recently received certification from the Upcycled Food Association (UFA) for its entire portfolio of products. Related: Will Pecan Milk Find Success in the Crowded Plant-Based Dairy Space? million metric tons of leftover or spent barley.

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CycPeptMPDB: A database aimed at promoting drug design using cyclic peptides

The Pharma Data

One of the greatest challenges in modern drug design is to find compounds that satisfy somewhat contradictory requirements – they need to be small enough to permeate human cell membranes, while being large enough to target various protein surfaces and proteinprotein interactions.

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Compliance to convenience: understanding the latest innovations in capsule formulation

Pharmaceutical Technology

Softgel capsules, containing a liquid, paste or emulsion active ingredient, are trusted and favoured by many patients. They also offer enhanced bioavailability, exact dosing and an extended shelf life. Compared to traditional hard capsules or granules, they are easier to swallow and more attractive in appearance.

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Cell-penetrating peptides as a delivery system for oligonucleotides

Drug Discovery World

Oligonucleotides act on the RNA level through different molecular pathways, but there is a major drawback when using them as drugs: their poor bioavailability and cellular uptake. These peptides typically contain up to 30 amino acids and can be cationic, amphipathic or both. These considerations limit their application as therapeutics.

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Sosei Heptares’ COVID-19 Program Identifies Potent Broad Spectrum Anti-Viral Small Molecules for Further Development

The Pharma Data

Program focused on inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 main protease, a highly conserved protein essential for viral replication. These compounds have demonstrated high potency in inhibiting the activity of the M pro protease as well as promising oral bioavailability and blood plasma levels in animal studies.