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A therapy candidate for fatal prion diseases turns off disease-causing gene

Broad Institute

By Greta Friar, Whitehead Institute June 27, 2024 Images of a mouse brain show the effect of a technology called CHARM in turning off the expression of a gene in the brain. Previous research has shown that as little as 21 percent elimination of the protein can improve symptoms. Credit: Neumann EN, Bertozzi TM, et al.

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Rapid delivery of toxicological material

Drug Target Review

This approach also requires an early identification of molecular liabilities and rheological properties, generally using research-grade material supply, in conjunction with in-silico modelling to de-risk drug formulation. FDA no longer has to require animal testing for new drugs. References: 1 Wadman M. 4 Berrie J, Donninger R.