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Start-up to study peptides that modulate gene expression

Drug Discovery World

Other potential cancer indications with ongoing in vitro work include breast and ovarian cancer. HBCI’s CEO, Dr Bomi Framroze said: “HBCI is at the forefront of research in using peptides to modulate gene expression. Our first therapeutic target is resistant castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC).

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Alnylam identifies gene to lower abdominal fat and decrease cardiovascular risk

Pharmaceutical Technology

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals and collaborators have identified rare mutations in the INHBE gene that is expressed in the liver, related to a lower waist-to-hip ratio for body mass index (BMI), which is often used as an indicator of abdominal fat and is correlated with the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and coronary heart disease.

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Quantitative approach on understanding how epigenetic switches control gene expression

Scienmag

For this, they successfully generated reconstituted chromatin bearing histone modifications in vitro. Credit: Nucleic Acids Research Scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology decipher how to quantitatively assess the effects of specific epigenetic changes on the rate of transcription by developing a mathematical model.

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Phase Ib study proves efficacy of SFX-01 coated tablet formation

Drug Discovery World

In addition, total blood levels of sulforaphane (SFN) and SFN-metabolites were confirmed in the micromolar range, where efficacy is seen in vitro. Evgen Pharma has revealed the final data from its Phase Ib healthy volunteer study using the company’s new enteric coated tablet formation of its lead asset SFX-01.

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Biologics – The Next Step in Revolutionary Medication

Roots Analysis

Expression Systems for Biologics The processes associated with the manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals are complex and require highly sterile and aseptic conditions. This can be attributed to the fact that the production of biopharmaceuticals requires living expression systems.

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Angelman Syndrome Market: Insights Into The Recent Late-Stage Drug Failures And Novel Approaches To Treating This Rare Neurogenetic Disorder

Delveinsight

Angelman syndrome is a result of the missing or dysfunctional gene known as UBE3A. The gene is responsible for the normal and healthy development of an individual physically as well intellectually. Angelman syndrome (AS) is a complex genetic rare disorder that affects the nervous system.

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Cell-penetrating peptides as a delivery system for oligonucleotides

Drug Discovery World

Plus, in numerous in vitro experiments, the conjugate has been able to specifically enter ? 3 positive human cells and silence the targeted genes. Emerging as a new treatment option in rare and orphan disease areas, oligonucleotide therapeutics have matured into a drug class with a broad indication spectrum. Nanoparticles 6.