Antisense therapy restores fragile X protein production in human cells
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JULY 5, 2023
An antisense therapy restores production of the protein FMRP in cell samples taken from patients with fragile X syndrome.
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Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JULY 5, 2023
An antisense therapy restores production of the protein FMRP in cell samples taken from patients with fragile X syndrome.
Dark Matter Blog
AUGUST 31, 2020
Our overall mission at Arrakis is to expand the set of “druggable” targets for small-molecule medicines to include RNA. Today, we are pleased to announce that our article describing one such platform: “ PEARL-seq, A Photoaffinity Platform for the Analysis of Small Molecule-RNA Interactions ” was published in ACS Chemical Biology.
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The Pharma Data
JANUARY 5, 2021
Durham, North Carolina-based Ribometrix announced a strategic collaboration deal with Genentech , a Roche company, to identify and advance novel RNA-targeted small molecule therapeutics. Targeting RNA is believed to be a way to develop therapeutics for so-called undruggable proteins. The first identifies the 3D RNA motifs.
Drug Target Review
APRIL 7, 2025
Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a validated surrogate endpoint for the reduction of microvascular complications associated with diabetes mellitus; reduced HIV-RNA levels serve as an endpoint for HIV disease control; and a reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is used as an endpoint indicating lower likelihood of cardiovascular events.
SCIENMAG: Medicine & Health
JULY 26, 2023
Scientists have developed a novel method for storing biological materials such as RNA and proteins in a solid-state. The innovation provides a new way to overcome current limitations in the storage and handling of products […]
ASPET
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Toll-like receptor (TLR) 7 and TLR8 are single-stranded RNA-sensing endosomal pattern recognition receptors that evolved to defend against viral infections. However, aberrant TLR7/8 activation by endogenous ligands has been implicated in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases including systemic lupus erythematosus.
Broad Institute
JULY 19, 2024
A new study reveals that C1q can also enter neurons, where it influences protein production, and can accumulate within neurons over time. These changes, which suggest that C1q may be important for keeping the brain's proteins in check, were age-specific, with noticeable differences in protein production in adult mice compared to younger ones.
SCIENMAG: Medicine & Health
JULY 13, 2023
Transfer RNAs (tRNAs) are among the most common types of RNA in a cell and are indispensable for protein production in all known organisms.
Broad Institute
JUNE 29, 2023
They found key differences between where mRNAs are made and where the corresponding proteins are being translated in several cell types, suggesting that cells are regulating translation in ways that existing transcriptomic methods, which analyze mRNA production, aren’t able to detect. By Sarah C.P. and Virginia W.
Drug Target Review
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Researchers from the Laboratory of Bacteriology at The Rockefeller University have now found that bacteria sense phages by a defensive response named CBASS (cyclic oligonucleotide-based antiphage signalling system) which detects viral RNA. The novel, hairpin-shaped molecule was named cabRNA for CBASS-activating bacteriophage RNA.
KIF1A
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
Note: For simplicity I will use the term KIF1A when referring to UNC-104 Post-translational modifications: When we talk about modifications to proteins, it’s usually in the context of mutations – a modification to the KIF1A gene makes altered RNA, which translates into altered KIF1A protein.
DrugBank
MARCH 12, 2025
Introduction Messenger RNA (mRNA) technology has emerged as one of the most significant medical breakthroughs. This approach can be personalized for each patient by sequencing the tumor's DNA and RNA to identify unique mutations. One of the most promising mRNA applications in this field is protein replacement therapy.
The Pharma Data
OCTOBER 27, 2020
The test is planned for commercial launch as a CE-IVD ( in vitro diagnostic) certified product in the European Union in Q1 2021. “Applying 3a’s proprietary enhanced RNA technology to PCR testing was a logical next step in our product development pipeline,” said Dr. Heinrich Jehle, managing director of 3a-Diagnostics.
Sygnature Discovery
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
We’ve successfully tackled targets for: Unprecedented membrane proteins Intrinsically disordered proteins Refolding from inclusion bodies Large protein complexes Labelled proteins for NMR studies RNA structures by crystallography Across our capabilities Protein Expression & Purification Vast diversity of proteins produced.
Broad Institute
OCTOBER 16, 2024
William Studier receives the 2024 Merkin Prize in ceremony at the Broad Institute for developing technology used to produce millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccines The groundbreaking, scalable technology is widely used in laboratories around the world today to efficiently produce large amounts of protein and RNA. Merkin (left) and F.
Broad Institute
MAY 16, 2024
By Allessandra DiCorato May 16, 2024 Credit: Deverman lab Brain vasculature (in blue) surrounded by RNA (in orange) transcribed from the gene delivered to the brain in humanized mice using an engineered AAV targeting the human transferrin receptor.
The Pharma Data
JANUARY 19, 2021
A range of companies are exploring potential gene editing therapies based on a CRISPR-Cas9 system, and the ability to tune the CRISPR cut could prevent off-target editing or control the degree of a target protein’s production. The authors found that tracr-L redirects Cas9 in S. The authors suggest natural tracr-L regulates autoimmunity.
Drug Target Review
JULY 7, 2023
For example, chemical modifications to the guide RNA — responsible for directing the epigenetic machinery to the region of interest — can fine-tune the intensity and stability of transcriptional changes. She is currently focused on using genetic tuning to enhance and develop cell and gene therapy products for clinical impact.
Sygnature Discovery
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Structures solved of many different protein classes, including membrane proteins, protein complexes and recently RNA. With capabilities across X-ray Crystallography Crystallisation/co-crystallisation screening of proteins, DNA, and RNA using in-house and commercial screens at various temperature.
DrugBank
JANUARY 29, 2025
In sickle cell disease, for instance, a missense mutation in the HBB gene , encoding the beta-globin subunit of hemoglobin, leads to the production of abnormal hemoglobin S. Gene therapy strategies targeting oncogene inactivation, such as RNA interference and gene-editing technologies, have shown promise in preclinical and clinical studies.
The Pharma Data
OCTOBER 14, 2020
is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel RNA-modulating drug candidates (designed to be eukaryotic ribosomal selective glycosides) that are formulated to treat rare and ultra-rare premature stop codon diseases. Premature stop codons are point mutations that disrupt protein synthesis from messenger RNA.
The Pharma Data
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Now poised to advance a robust therapeutics pipeline to clinical development, Nuance will use the funds for ongoing R&D of existing products and business development of potential new assets. Laying down a new track for RNA processing, Remix launched with $81 million in financing. Sigilon Therapeutics . Pear Therapeutics.
DrugBank
JULY 24, 2024
By inhibiting "passenger" gene products like PRMT5 in MTAP-null cells, researchers can selectively target cancer cells while minimizing harm to healthy cells. Indirectly Targeting "Undruggable" Proteins Small molecules can also target "undruggable" proteins indirectly by modulating the production of these proteins.
PerkinElmer
JULY 13, 2020
Imaging Modalities Help Visualize and Confirm Findings An emerging method of studying viruses is by using high-content imaging solutions to visualize the activity of small interfering RNA (siRNA), also known as short interfering RNA or “silencing” RNA.
Broad Institute
JANUARY 22, 2024
Initially, there were two approaches: small hairpin RNA (shRNA)-based and now CRISPR-based experiments. In a paper we published this September , we focused on the idea that cancers might be susceptible not just to loss of function of certain genes or gene products, i.e. having too little gas, but also gain of function, or too much gas.
The Pharma Data
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Spectrum’s self-contained saliva collection kit provides critical sample consistency while suspending and neutralizing viral RNA transcripts completely inactivating the live virus. Qualified commercial RNA extraction chemistries include Perkin Elmer, Thermo Fisher, Roche, and Qiagen. ABOUT SPECTRUM SOLUTIONS AND SPECTRUM DNA.
Broad Institute
JULY 11, 2024
IDH1 normally facilitates the activity of enzymes called demethylases, which remove chemical flags called methylation marks from DNA, allowing genes to be transcribed into RNA. In cells with mutant IDH1, this gene is silenced due to the buildup of 2HG, but mIDH1 inhibitors allow demethylases to facilitate cGAS expression.
Dark Matter Blog
JULY 16, 2021
As soon as I learned about DNA and RNA, I wanted to be a molecular biologist. Last stops at RNA My last roles in biotech were where my original passion began: DNA and RNA. My last stop at Arrakis Therapeutics is with a company targeting RNA with small molecules. I wanted to use molecular biology to create drugs.
Sygnature Discovery
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
We’ve successfully tackled targets for: Unprecedented membrane proteins Intrinsically disordered proteins Refolding from inclusion bodies Large protein complexes Labelled proteins for NMR studies RNA structures by crystallography Across our capabilities Construct Design Structure-guided sequence design. Low endotoxin batches.
The Pharma Data
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Galidesivir treatment was associated with a more rapid decline in viral RNA levels in the respiratory tract in an apparent dose-dependent manner. About Galidesivir (BCX4430) Galidesivir, a broad-spectrum antiviral drug, is an adenosine nucleoside analog that acts to block viral RNA polymerase.
Broad Institute
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
High-throughput RNA profiling via up-front sample parallelization. In this role, Narayan leads the somatic cancer genomics product development lab at the Broad Clinical Labs (BCL), a CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited facility providing cutting-edge genomic sequencing services. Clin Cancer Res. 2018;24(8):1872-1880. doi:10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-17-1341
New Drug Approvals
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
TLR7-9 are among the set that are endosomally located and respond to single-stranded RNA (TLR7and TLR8) or unmethylated single-stranded DNA containing cytosine-phosphate-guanine (CpG) motifs (TLR9). In the case of autoimmune disorders, the aberrant sustained activation of TLR7/8/9 leads to worsening of disease states.
DrugBank
MAY 15, 2024
Another promising avenue is the use of technologies like RNA interference and gene editing, which allow scientists to turn off the production of certain proteins altogether. These methods could bypass the need to directly target these proteins with traditional drugs.
Drug Target Review
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
After some time in that role and launching several products, I received a call from Bill Banyai and Bill Peck, or ‘The Bills’ as we call them, who were building a company around technology that creates DNA by ‘writing’ it on a silicon chip. Researchers were able to use our synthetic RNA controls as a reference to verify and validate assays.
The Pharma Data
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Immunization of non-human primates (rhesus macaques) with BNT162b2, a nucleoside-modified messenger RNA (modRNA) candidate that expresses the SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein, resulted in strong anti-viral effects against an infectious SARS-CoV-2 challenge.
The Pharma Data
JANUARY 31, 2021
Similar to other enveloped RNA viruses such as HIV, RSV and Influenza, SARS-CoV-2 is also an RNA virus that has a trimeric spike (S) protein on its viral envelope. Trimer-Tag© is an innovative drug development platform which allows the production of novel, covalently-trimerized fusion proteins. About Dynavax.
The Pharma Data
JANUARY 11, 2021
Moderna is following up on the success of its messenger RNA-based COVID-19 vaccine with plans to develop inoculations for numerous other infectious diseases, the company said Monday. based company has been in business for 10 years, but the COVID-19 vaccine was its first approved product. 18, 2020 ). The Cambridge, Mass.-based
The Pharma Data
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Potential to launch 6+ new products in next five years. Ionis also has plans to expand opportunistically to new products in additional treatment areas such as hematology, endocrinology and pulmonology. Prioritizing and preparing its growing Ionis-owned pipeline for commercialization. CARLSBAD, Calif. ,
Drug Target Review
AUGUST 16, 2024
Here, I oversee the medical strategy for both existing products and those in our development pipeline, including outcomes research. Additionally, she develops and fosters relationships with external organisations and experts to ensure that products continue to meet market needs and yield desired patient outcomes.
The Pharma Data
MARCH 5, 2021
Novartis announced today that it has signed an initial agreement to manufacture the mRNA and bulk drug product for the COVID-19 vaccine candidate CVnCoV from CureVac to aid in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Preparations for the start of production, technology transfer and test runs are already underway.
The Pharma Data
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Similar to other enveloped RNA viruses such as HIV, RSV and Influenza, SARS-CoV-2 is also an RNA virus that has a trimeric spike (S) protein on its viral envelope. Trimer-Tag © is an innovative drug development platform which allows the production of novel, covalently-trimerized fusion proteins. About Dynavax.
LifeSciVC
JANUARY 16, 2024
The past year has seen an explosion in “fast follower” approaches to improve on existing target product profiles for select mechanisms, and was exceptionally apparent for antibodies and other biologics. Rise of the best-in-class biologics plays: Are you looking to in-license or invest in “de-risked” biology that is already in the clinic?
The Pharma Data
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The Early Access Program is intended to allow select customers access to the panel in their laboratories or through services to be performed in our development laboratory prior to commercial launch of this product.
The Pharma Data
JANUARY 31, 2021
Clover expects to produce hundreds of millions of vaccine doses in 2021 and up to 1 billion vaccine doses in peak annual production as required by global demand. Similar to other enveloped RNA viruses such as HIV, RSV and Influenza, SARS-CoV-2 is also an RNA virus that has a trimeric spike (S) protein on its viral envelope.
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