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DNA therapy effective against chemo-resistant ovarian cancer

Drug Discovery World

A novel DNA vaccine in combination with chemotherapy has demonstrated promising clinical results against a deadly form of ovarian cancer. The investigational compound Elenagen is an experimental DNA therapy that consists of a circular piece of DNA called a plasmid that includes a gene for a human protein called p62/SQSTM1.

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Researchers reveal safeguarding of key DNA sensor in innate immune system

Scienmag

Led by Qi Zhang and Robert McGinty, UNC-Chapel Hill scientists used cryo-electron microscopy technology to produce the first-ever high-resolution structure of the protein cGAS bound to the DNA packaging unit inside human cell nuclei Credit: UNC-Chapel Hill CHAPEL HILL, NC – September 10, 2020 – UNC-Chapel Hill researchers have, for the (..)

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AI-designed protein awakens silenced genes, one by one

The Pharma Data

By combining CRISPR technology with a protein designed with artificial intelligence (AI), it is possible to awaken individual dormant genes by disabling the chemical “off switches” that silence them. Ruohola-Baker and Levy then fused this designed protein with a disabled version of a protein called Cas9. it can be reawakened.

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Protein can release trapped histones in the cell

Scienmag

In the cell nucleus histones play a crucial role packaging DNA into chromatin. Histones are however very sticky to both DNA and RNA, so to ensure they are transported to the cell nucleus after synthesis and bind to the right portion of DNA to organize the chromatin, they are guarded by complexes of histone chaperones. […].

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Research team discovers mechanism that restores cell function after genome damage

Scienmag

A research team from Cologne has discovered that a change in the DNA structure – more precisely in the chromatin – plays a decisive role in the recovery phase after DNA damage. The key is a double occupation by two methyl groups on the DNA packaging protein histone H3 (H3K4me2).

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Brave Robot Launches Plant-Based, Climate-Friendly Cake Mix

XTalks

Packaged in a compostable bag, the Climate Hero Super Cake is a versatile, shelf-stable yellow cake mix that requires adding only oil and water. The protein, which is also used in Brave Robot’s ice cream , is made by inserting a cow’s DNA sequence as a blueprint into yeast-based microflora. Click the link in our bio to shop now.

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FDA Issues Two Guidance Documents on Food Allergen Labeling Requirements

FDA Law Blog

labeling of major food allergens in bulk foods, dietary supplements, protein-free ingredients, and foods produced through genetic engineering); and. All packaged foods served or sold on transportation carriers (e.g., 1, 2023; The applicability of food allergen labeling requirements to specific products (e.g., 1, 2023, sesame.