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Molecules Transform Repressor to Activator Enabling Cancer Cell Apoptosis
Advanced Tech.
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Molecules Transform Repressor to Activator Enabling Cancer Cell Apoptosis
3 August 2023
In a recent study, researchers from Stanford University in the US have made a significant discovery in the field of cancer treatment.
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Revitalizing Anti-Tumor Immunity and Halting Metastasis by Targeting MS4A4A on Tumor-Associated Macrophages
Advanced Tech.
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Revitalizing Anti-Tumor Immunity and Halting Metastasis by Targeting MS4A4A on Tumor-Associated Macrophages
2 August 2023
A new study published in the journal Gut has revealed a potential new target on TAMs for cancer immunotherapy.
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The Camrelizumab-Rivoeranib combo Demonstrates Survival Benefit in Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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The Camrelizumab-Rivoeranib combo Demonstrates Survival Benefit in Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma
1 August 2023
Recently, a study has been published in The Lancet, which conducted a clinical trial comparing the efficacy and safety of the anti-PD-1 antibody camrelizumab combined with the VEGFR2-targeted TKI rivoceranib (also known as apatinib) versus sorafenib as first-line treatment for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.
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Hunting Fungal Superbugs: Crafting New Xanthone Weapons Against Deadly Drug-Resistant Infections
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Hunting Fungal Superbugs: Crafting New Xanthone Weapons Against Deadly Drug-Resistant Infections
31 July 2023
Yeast-like Candida albicans and Candida glabrata, as well as filamentous fungi from the Aspergillus genus, are primary causes of systemic fungal diseases for susceptible individuals. The emergence of multidrug-resistant Candida fungi, such as Candida auris, also presents a major global health challenge.
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The First Phase 1b Trial Shows Promising Results of Neoadjuvant Adebrelimab for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Advanced Tech.
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The First Phase 1b Trial Shows Promising Results of Neoadjuvant Adebrelimab for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
28 July 2023
The study proposes new strategies for predicting tumor immunotherapy efficacy based on multi-omics studies.
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Targeting the Autophagy Pathway as a Potential Novel Therapy for FXS and ASD
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Targeting the Autophagy Pathway as a Potential Novel Therapy for FXS and ASD
27 July 2023
A recent study has found that elevated levels of the protein MAP1B result in neuronal autophagy defects closely linked to human ASD. Treating FXS and ASD with rapamycin, a drug that inhibits autophagy, may be a promising potential therapy.
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Sequence-based drug design with AI: A Paradigm Shift in Drug Discovery
Advanced Tech.
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Sequence-based drug design with AI: A Paradigm Shift in Drug Discovery
26 July 2023
These limitations include the absence of high-resolution structures for numerous proteins, the challenge of accurately predicting active sites, defining binding pockets for novel targets with multiple domains, and anticipating allosteric sites.
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Targeting the Siglec-9 Immune Checkpoint: A New Approach to Enhance Immunotherapy
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Targeting the Siglec-9 Immune Checkpoint: A New Approach to Enhance Immunotherapy
25 July 2023
The studies discussed here provide a foundation for the development of novel approaches to improve the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy.
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Extracellular Vesicles Give the Pharmaceutical Industry A Shot in The Arm
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Extracellular Vesicles Give the Pharmaceutical Industry A Shot in The Arm
24 July 2023
Exosomes, a subpopulation of EVs, are small vesicles produced naturally by cells that play a role in intercellular communication.
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A Sweet Shield Against Chemotherapy's Harsh Side Effects: The Surprising Power of Mannose
Advanced Tech.
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A Sweet Shield Against Chemotherapy's Harsh Side Effects: The Surprising Power of Mannose
21 July 2023
The potential use of mannose as a supplement to inhibit gasdermin-mediated pyroptosis by activating AMPK, as described in the study published on Cell Research, presents a novel and promising avenue for the development of cancer treatments, offering a promising approach to mitigating the harsh side effects of chemotherapy.
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Boosting anti-PD-1 PD-L1 therapy by targeting YTHDF1
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Boosting anti-PD-1 PD-L1 therapy by targeting YTHDF1
20 July 2023
YTH domain-containing family protein 1 (YTHDF1) is a translation-promoting m6A reader that targets mRNAs in the cytoplasm and contributes to tumor progression by regulating cell proliferation, DNA damage, and immunity.
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Breaking Through the Blood-Brain Barrier: P-Selectin-Targeted Nanocarriers Promote Active Crossing
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Breaking Through the Blood-Brain Barrier: P-Selectin-Targeted Nanocarriers Promote Active Crossing
20 July 2023
Fucoidan-based nanocarriers can actively transport therapeutic cargo across tumor endothelium, allowing for targeted delivery to the tumor microenvironment. This approach holds immense potential to revolutionize therapeutic outcomes for diseases with an intact BBB, such as SHH-MB, and could usher in a new era of improved therapies for a multitude of brain diseases.
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