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RNA interference method could treat muscular dystrophy

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Japanese researchers propose using RNA interference for correcting a mistake in the genetic code of patients with Fukuyama muscular dystrophy. . The genetic anomaly blocks the chemical glycosylation of a biologically important protein. Modifying RNA function. Our initial experiments are therefore of paramount significance.” .

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Conversations from ESMO Targeted Anticancer Therapies Congress 2024 

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Additional approaches, such as profiling of RNA and proteins, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI), could be key to providing a more comprehensive picture of a patient’s tumour and enable the use of optimised treatments. MT: Why was STORM attending the conference? MT: What data did you present at the conference?

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Transforming Biomanufacturing: Potential of Cell Free Systems

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Overview of Cell Free Systems Cell-free systems are ­in-vitro platforms which allow occurrence of biochemical reactions in the absence of living cells. Additionally, these types of cell free systems do not contain proteases and nucleases as crude cell lysates, which further helps in improving the production of many proteins.

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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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Organ-on-a-chip models in drug development

Drug Discovery World

Existing in vivo and in vitro models aren’t up to the challenge Preclinical tools exist for the evaluation and screening of potential drug candidates. Existing in vivo and in vitro models aren’t up to the challenge Preclinical tools exist for the evaluation and screening of potential drug candidates.

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FDA-approved drug sensitises brain cancer cells to radiotherapy

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This action sensitised GBM cells to radiotherapy both in vitro and in vivo (in mouse models). “Our research has revealed cladribine as a radiosensitiser for GBM treatment by drug repurposing, which can offer multiple advantages,” says Prof Youn. “As GBM is a WHO grade IV brain tumour with dismal prognosis.

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Organ-on-a-chip models in drug development

Drug Discovery World

Existing in vivo and in vitro models aren’t up to the challenge Preclinical tools exist for the evaluation and screening of potential drug candidates. Existing in vivo and in vitro models aren’t up to the challenge Preclinical tools exist for the evaluation and screening of potential drug candidates.