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Integrating pharmacogenetics data: a new lens for target prioritisation

The Open Targets Blog

In December 2023, we introduced the pharmacogenetics widget in the Open Targets Platform, which brings in data from PharmGKB on the influence of genetic variation on drug responses. Pharmacogenetics examines the link between genetics and drug response, helping in the prioritisation of drug targets that minimise the risk of adverse effects.

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A personal touch: the role of bioprinting in drug discovery

Drug Discovery World

The company hopes that through its technology, academics, life science industries and pharma industries can test and develop more personalised treatments for intricate tissue engineering and cell therapy, such as repairing damaged tissue, replacing lost biological functions, localised therapeutic solutions and complex drug formulations. .

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Preclinical systemic pharmacokinetics, dose-proportionality, and CNS distribution of the ATM inhibitor WSD0628, a novel radiosensitizer for the treatment of brain tumors [Metabolism, Transport, and Pharmacogenetics]

ASPET

Radiation therapy, a standard treatment option for many cancer patients, induces DNA double strand breaks (DSBs), leading to cell death. Ataxia telangiectasia mutated (ATM) kinase is a key regulator of DSB repair, and ATM inhibitors are being explored as radiosensitizers for various tumors, including primary and metastatic brain tumors.

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The Plasma Membrane Monoamine Transporter (PMAT) is Highly Expressed in Neuroblastoma and Functions as an mIBG Transporter [Metabolism, Transport, and Pharmacogenetics]

ASPET

131 I-mIBG has emerged as a promising therapy for high-risk NB and kills tumor cells by radiation. PMAT is expressed intracellularly in neuroblastoma cells, transports mIBG and thus could impact tumor retention and response to 131 I-mIBG therapy. Neuroblastoma (NB) is a pediatric cancer with low survival rates in high-risk patients.

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CNS distribution of panobinostat in preclinical models to guide dosing for pediatric brain tumors [Metabolism, Transport, and Pharmacogenetics]

ASPET

With this in mind, a major challenge in developing therapies for central nervous system (CNS) tumors is to overcome barriers to delivery, including the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Achieving adequate exposure of a therapeutic agent at the target is a critical determinant of efficacious chemotherapy.

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Diaceutics Launches World’s First Diagnostic Network for Precision Medicine to Solve Global Cancer Testing Issues

The Pharma Data

Collaborators today include Synlab, PathGroup (US), SRL Diagnostics (Asia), Fundación Jimenez Díaz, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Istituto Nazionale Tumori Regina Elena Roma and Diatech Pharmacogenetics (EU). Two global pharmaceutical clients are also piloting the technology. We need to urgently address these with a better model.