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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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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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Statement from Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla on Testing Positive for COVID-19

Pfizer

Nirmatrelvir is designed to inhibit viral replication at a stage known as proteolysis, which occurs before viral RNA replication. In preclinical studies, nirmatrelvir did not demonstrate evidence of mutagenic DNA interactions. Microsomal triglyceride transfer protein inhibitor: lomitapide. Immunosuppressants: voclosporin.

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The doors CRISPR libraries have and will open in phenotypic drug screening 

Drug Discovery World

Steve Wowk , VP, Business Unit and General Management of Integrated DNA Technologies, shared with DDW the value of CRISPR-Cas9 in drug discovery. In an effort to defend themselves against viral infection, bacterial cells capture and copy DNA fragments of bacteriophages into their genome. CRISPR libraries: Why do we need them?

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CRISPR breakthroughs: New solutions for common diseases

Drug Discovery World

Rolf Turk , Senior Manager, Genomics Medicine at Integrated DNA Technologies, examines how CRISPR is being used to enhance cancer therapies. CRISPR diagnostics have successfully detected various pathogens, including RNA viruses (eg. parvovirus B19, Flaviviridae, Ebola, and Coronaviridae), DNA viruses (e.g.,

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Pfizer to Slash COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturing Time by Almost 50 Percent

XTalks

The drugmaker is targeting various steps in the manufacturing process, beginning right at the DNA stage, which is required as the template from which the mRNA for the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in the vaccine is made. This involves testing and quality assurance of the DNA to make sure its integrity meets the strict vaccine requirements.

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Roche to launch SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test in countries accepting CE mark, allowing fast triage decisions at point of care

The Pharma Data

About antigen testing An antigen test detects proteins which are structural or functional components of a pathogen and are thus very specific to that pathogen. SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test package insert [2] European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Results are ready in only 15 minutes. References [1] Roche Diagnostics Ltd.