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Feinstein Institutes researchers discover new protein for sepsis treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

Researchers at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research have discovered a new protein that can be a potential therapeutic target for lethal sepsis. It explores the monoclonal antibody detection that may work against procathepsin-L (pCTS-L), a pro-inflammatory protein mediator, as the potential remedy.

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This Protein May Protect Against Alzheimer’s, Scientists Say

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

In the search for a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have zeroed in on a protein with protective effects. A new study reveals how cholesterol and inflammation in different types of human brain cells interact with a protein called ABCA7, which regulates how molecules pass through cell membranes.

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Flashing Lights And a Clicking Sound Cleared Toxic Proteins in Alzheimer’s Mice

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Scientists have now demonstrated how stimulating high-frequency brain waves in mice can clear out the amyloid protein clumps associated with Alzheimer’s. Previous research has shown that stimulating high-frequency brain waves, called gamma waves, might improve the brain’s ability to clear […]

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Aqilion and Merck partner to develop TAK1 protein inhibitors

Pharmaceutical Technology

Aqilion and Merck have entered an exclusive licence and strategic research partnership for the discovery, development and commercialisation of the transforming growth factor-β-activated kinase 1 (TAK1) protein-small molecule inhibitors. Merck will be responsible for leading the preclinical pharmacology and biology trials.

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Breakthrough: Rare Gene Mutation Offers Clues to Preventing Type 1 Diabetes

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A unique genetic mutation in two siblings – that has never been seen in anyone else – has been discovered by UK researchers at the University of Exeter, pointing the way towards new treatment options for type 1 diabetes. The mutation is in the gene for a protein called programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1), and a […]

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LCRF, Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca enter research collaboration

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) has announced a new research partnership with Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca. This collaboration is intended to fund up to three research grants that are focused on antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for improving the outcomes for lung cancer patients.

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Moderna reports ‘encouraging’ early data for one of its rare disease medicines

Bio Pharma Dive

The biotech, best known for its vaccine research, said its clinical trial is the first to report results of a messenger RNA therapeutic designed for intracellular protein replacement.

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