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Discovery of natural multi?targets neuraminidase inhibitor glycosides compounds against influenza A virus through network pharmacology, virtual screening, molecular dynamics simulation, and in vitro experiment

Chemical Biology and Drug Design

Moreover, these compounds treat influenza A virus through targets TLR4, TNF, IL6, MAPK1, MAPK3, IL1B, CASP3, AKT1, and EP300. Abstract Influenza virus continually challenges both human and animal health. Moreover, influenza viruses are easy to mutate. In a certain degree, vaccines may not catch up with rapid mutant paces of viruses.

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Finding the right CDMO partner for cell line development

Drug Target Review

Together, these attributes provide a strong foundation for protein expression with enough adaptability to produce much of the commercial and therapeutic protein market. The first concern is microbial contamination. CDMOs must routinely test throughout CLD to ensure cell cultures are free of microbes.

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SARS-CoV-2: advancing the production of the ACE2 protein

Drug Target Review

ACE2 Primarily, the Brookhaven researchers’ aim was to produce large amounts of human ACE2 and attach the protein to nanoparticles. These ACE2-coated particles could be tested as an anti-viral therapeutic, and as sensors for detecting virus particles.

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A therapy candidate for fatal prion diseases turns off disease-causing gene

Broad Institute

By Greta Friar, Whitehead Institute June 27, 2024 Images of a mouse brain show the effect of a technology called CHARM in turning off the expression of a gene in the brain. They used an engineered adeno-associated virus (AAV) that crosses the blood-brain barrier after intravenous administration. Credit: Neumann EN, Bertozzi TM, et al.

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Addressing increasingly resistant drugs by infectious agents

Drug Target Review

Infectious agent includes bacteria, virus, fungi, and parasites, and they are capable of causing disease in a living organism. I had earlier proposed the use of Palmatine and Silver Nitrate in the efficacy against the RNA structure of the COVID-19 virus. We discovered it is highly effective and environmentally friendly.

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

The Pharma Data

During challenge with the original SARS-CoV-2 virus, animals vaccinated with CV2CoV were found to be better protected based on highly effective clearance of the virus in the lungs and nasal passages. Clearance of the virus in the lungs and nasal passages of the animals was tested following challenge infection with the original virus.

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mRNA Cancer Vaccines and Therapies: An Overview

Advarra

After injection of such a vaccine, the mRNA instructs cells to produce proteins designed to stimulate an immune response against these same protein targets when they show up in viruses or in tumor cells. Key challenges to implementing mRNA cancer vaccines includes the need to overcome mRNA’s instability and optimize its delivery.

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