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Nucleome raises £37.5m to shine light on ‘dark genome’

pharmaphorum

The dark genome – a loose term that covers non-coding regions of the genome that are capable of regulating the expression of genes, previously rather inaccurately referred to as junk DNA – is increasingly being explored by biopharma companies for new drug targets.

Genome 59
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Gene Switch: A Novel Platform for Switching Genes On and Off

Roots Analysis

Further, the transcription factors contain two molecular domains, the DNA binding domain and the activation domain. Moreover, some transcription factors contain additional domains, such as ligand binding domain in order to interact with chemical signals.

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US FDA clears Transcenta’s IND for Rett syndrome treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

The investigational adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy candidate NGN-401 is claimed to be the first to deliver the full-length human MECP2 gene using the company’s Expression Attenuation via Construct Tuning (EXACT) gene regulation technology.

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Epigenetic Editing with CRISPR Might Be Easier Than We Thought

XTalks

These modifications regulate gene expression without changing the sequence or structure of DNA. We can do this for multiple genes at the same time without any DNA damage, and in a way that can be reversed. It’s a great tool for controlling gene expression.”. pyogenes dCas9.

DNA 98
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Using CRISPR to Edit the Epigenome Might Be Easier Than We Thought

XTalks

These modifications regulate gene expression without altering the sequence or structure of DNA. We can do this for multiple genes at the same time without any DNA damage, and in a way that can be reversed. It’s a great tool for controlling gene expression.”. pyogenes dCas9.

DNA 52
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Why a recent advancement is a giant leap for human genomics

Drug Discovery World

The new sequences contain largely highly repetitive DNA structures such as centromeres, telomeres, acrocentric genomic regions, where massive arrays of tandem repeats predominate, and heterochromatin. In turn, this will aid our understanding of the cells capacity to silence harmful DNA elements or prevent inappropriate gene expression.

Genome 52
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Tezepelumab NAVIGATOR Phase 3 Trial Met Primary Endpoint Of A Statistically Significant And Clinically Meaningful Reduction In Exacerbations In A Broad Population Of Patients With Severe Asthma

The Pharma Data

Amgen Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the current expectations and beliefs of Amgen. Furthermore, Amgen’s research, testing, pricing, marketing and other operations are subject to extensive regulation by domestic and foreign government regulatory authorities.

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