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Condensate biology: advancing drug discovery for complex diseases

Drug Target Review

In this article, we will delve into the world of condensate biology and explore the groundbreaking research projects undertaken to discover the potential they hold for diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS ) and colorectal cancer. Klein notes the importance of Dewpoint’s disease-agnostic approach.

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New molecular insights on medical cannabis

Drug Target Review

2 Implication of ATX in a large range of human diseases have been highlighted by both fundamental research and clinical trials. 1-5 Implication of ATX in a large range of human diseases have been highlighted by both fundamental research and clinical trials. The Journal of Cell Biology. 2002 Jul 22;158(2):227–33.

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Cancer metastasis: breakthrough in therapeutic strategies

Drug Target Review

Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , a new discovery from the University of Southern California (USC) on cancer metastasis has opened up new possibilities for combating the spread of this devastating disease.

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AM-Pharma Appoints Chief Medical Officer and VP Manufacturing to Support Global Pivotal Trial in Sepsis-associated Acute Kidney Injury

The Pharma Data

an emerging leader focused on the treatment of kidney disease, sepsis and organ injury, today announced the appointment of Maarten Kraan, M.D., At Aduro, he was responsible for all manufacturing and supply chain activities for the company’s biologics and small molecules and managed a transatlantic team. 20, 2020 09:00 UTC.

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Fighting Parasitic Infections: Promise in Cyclic Peptides

NIH Director's Blog: Drug Discovery

Credit: National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, NIH When you think of the causes of infectious diseases, what first comes to mind are probably viruses and bacteria. Missing was the usual pocket-shaped active site, where a traditional small molecule can readily bind and block function. ” [1] Or was it?

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Women in STEM with Juliet Williams

Drug Target Review

Shortly after finishing my studies, I landed my first job in industry working on cell biology research for several disease indications. TPD engages the body’s natural protein recycling system by selectively eliminating disease-causing proteins, ultimately addressing the root cause of disease.

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The future of mRNA biology and AI convergence

Drug Target Review

All of these are novel targets to be explored in small molecule drug discovery as well as for improving the efficacy of mRNA vaccines. However, our inability to understand that biology is what stands in the way of further progress. And since mRNA biology is like the highway of cell biology, it would likely be visible there.

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