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Discovery of 'new rules of the immune system' could improve treatment of inflammatory diseases, say scientists

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Tests, in mice, of a drug developed by the researchers showed that regulatory T cells can be attracted to specific body parts, boosted in number, and activated to suppress immune response and rebuild tissue.

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Researchers design gene therapy that can effectively target glioblastoma

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Glioblastoma (GBM), an aggressive brain cancer, is notoriously resistant to treatment, with recurrent GBM associated with survival of less than 10 months.

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mRNA Therapeutics: Revolutionizing Treatment Beyond Vaccines

DrugBank

  The Expanding Role of mRNA in Cancer Therapy One of the most exciting applications of mRNA therapeutics lies in cancer treatment, where leveraging the immune system to target tumors offers a novel approach. This process triggers a robust immune response, enabling the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells.

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T cells’ vital role in boosting immune responses

Drug Target Review

In the realm of immunology, researchers are constantly striving to unlock the intricate secrets of the human immune system. Among the many remarkable components that make up this complex defence network, T cells have emerged as powerful guardians, orchestrating an array of immune responses with great precision.

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Unveiling neoantigen-directed cancer treatment

Drug Target Review

This exclusive interview with Dr Sharon Benzeno, Chief Commercial Officer, Immune Medicine at Adaptive Biotechnologies, unveils some ground-breaking research on T- cell therapy for cancer , which has seen the first TCR-based therapeutic candidate progress to clinical development, offering promising advancements in innovative cancer treatments.

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Targeted drug treatment leads tumor cells to imitate viral infection

Broad Institute

Targeted drug treatment leads tumor cells to imitate viral infection By Ari Navetta July 11, 2024 Breadcrumb Home Targeted drug treatment leads tumor cells to imitate viral infection Exploiting "viral mimicry," mIDH1 inhibitors trick tumors into thinking they are infected with a virus.

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Second-Generation mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate, CV2CoV, Demonstrates Improved Immune Response and Protection in Preclinical Study

The Pharma Data

Better activation of innate and adaptive immune responses was achieved with CV2CoV, resulting in faster response onset, higher titers of antibodies, and stronger memory B and T cell activation as compared to the first-generation candidate, CVnCoV. “In Induction of innate immunity was investigated via specific cytokine markers.