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This Protein May Protect Against Alzheimer’s, Scientists Say

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In the search for a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have zeroed in on a protein with protective effects. A new study reveals how cholesterol and inflammation in different types of human brain cells interact with a protein called ABCA7, which regulates how molecules pass through cell membranes.

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ARTHEx Biotech raises funds to advance DM1 therapy to clinical trial

Pharmaceutical Technology

ARTHEx Biotech will use the funds to advance an antimiR oligonucleotide, ATX-01, to a Phase I/IIa clinical trial in the second half of 2023. It has a dual mechanism of action that targets toxic dystrophia myotonica protein kinase and MBNL protein.

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Flashing Lights And a Clicking Sound Cleared Toxic Proteins in Alzheimer’s Mice

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Scientists have now demonstrated how stimulating high-frequency brain waves in mice can clear out the amyloid protein clumps associated with Alzheimer’s. Could Alzheimer’s disease one day be treated by flashes of light and clicks of sound?

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Feinstein Institutes researchers discover new protein for sepsis treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

Researchers at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research have discovered a new protein that can be a potential therapeutic target for lethal sepsis. Led by Feinstein Institutes researcher Haichao Wang, the new study focuses on detecting protein mediators that might contribute to uncontrolled immune responses to lethal infections.

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Decoding diseases: The AI renaissance in clinical trials

Drug Discovery World

Deepika Khedekar , Associate Centralized Clinical Lead at IQVIA, explains how artificial intelligence could make clinical trials more accurate, accessible and standardised. Tapping into the capabilities of AI One reason AI may accelerate clinical trials is its ability to rapidly process and analyse vast amounts of data.

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Oncology Clinical Trials: Considerations and Challenges

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While clinical trials are becoming more complex, oncology trials have generally had a greater level of complexity than trials in many other disease spaces. Despite this, the number of oncology trials worldwide has increased dramatically over the past two decades. Regulatory Considerations.

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Clinical Trials for Celiac Disease: Insights from Beyond Celiac’s Kate Avery

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Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that is triggered by the consumption of gluten, a protein found in barley, wheat and rye. However, there are ongoing clinical trials for celiac disease to investigate potential new treatments. How does Beyond Celiac spread awareness about research and clinical trials for celiac disease?