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Gilead says Veklury should work against COVID-19 variants

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According to the US biopharma company, genetic analyses of publicly available sequences for the new variants of SARS-CoV-2 suggest the mutations in the viral spike protein that have made them more transmissible shouldn’t affect the way Veklury (remdesivir) works. The UK strain – known as B.1.1.7

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SMi’s 5th Annual 3D Cell Culture Virtual Conference

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Developing Complex, Translatable and Physiologically-Relevant Cellular Models in vitro. Key Benefits of Attending: • Discuss the uses of advanced cell technologies to construct in vitro models of human tissues. Workshop Leader: Wendy Rowan, Scientific Director, Novel Human Genetics, GSK.

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How Nanobodies from Cormac the Llama Could Prevent COVID-19 Infection

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One nanobody in particular, called NIH-CoVnb-112, was shown to be able to prevent COVID-19 infection from the novel coronavirus by targeting both the spike protein on SARS-CoV-2, as well as the angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor that it binds to on human cells. Related: Scientists Use Llama Antibodies to Neutralize COVID-19.

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FDA-approved drug sensitises brain cancer cells to radiotherapy

Drug Discovery World

Scientists from Korea and the US have unveiled the mechanism of radioresistance in GBM cells, identifying therapeutic targets to overcome radioresistance. Researchers have discovered a clinical drug that sensitises glioblastoma (GBM) cells to radiotherapy and could replace the current standard of care.

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Scottish drug discovery: advancing new research models

Drug Discovery World

Following the Scottish Research and Drug Development Forum meeting, DDW’s Diana Spencer provides a snapshot of drug discovery in Scotland. With over 150 pharma services/supply companies and 19 universities, Scotland is one of the most advanced life science sectors in the UK and the world. There are various other phenomics projects currently ongoing.

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Personalized Blood Test Detecting ctDNA Can Help Predict Lung Cancer Relapse

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Scientists at the University of Cambridge evaluated the use of a personalized blood test that detects ctDNA to help predict the relapse risk of lung cancer. Register for this webinar to get an overview of the role of long non-protein coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in gene regulations. Photo source: Inivata.

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General Design Methods for mRNA Drugs

Pharma Mirror

With the rapid development of biotechnology and molecular medicine, the introduction of mRNA as a vaccine or therapeutic agent enables the production of almost any desired functional protein/peptide within the human body.

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