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Bile acids and the microbiome: revolutionising disease approaches

Drug Target Review

Bile acids are crucial signalling molecules that aid the regulation of the immune system and have essential metabolic functions, like controlling lipid and glucose metabolism. For example, bile acid treatments have been effective against SARS-Cov-2 infections. Bile acids and bile activated receptors in the treatment of Covid-19.

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Targeting the immunotherapy potential of cytokines IL-12 and IL-18 with new advancements in protein engineering

Drug Target Review

In this IO arena, we continue to search for additional treatments that can further benefit patients. Immune checkpoint inhibitors, a well-established class of IO treatments, are designed to improve the ability of T-cells to fight cancer by removing inhibitory or suppressive mechanisms that may dampen the anti-cancer functions of T cells.