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Specific N-glycans regulate the development and functional maturation of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

If you're an avid reader of science news, you've probably heard of viral proteins such as the COVID-19 spike protein.

27 Sep 2022

Association of self-reported chronic fatigue and retinal microcirculation in post-COVID-19 syndrome patients

Researchers investigated the potential association between self-reported chronic fatigue and retinal microcirculation among post-COVID-19 syndrome patients.

27 Sep 2022

Rational treatment strategies for SARS-CoV-2 derived from human pluripotent stem cells models

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers in Australia explored the molecular mechanisms of the pulmonary and cardiac complications caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection using human stem-cell-derived cardiac and lung cells.

27 Sep 2022

Review says dose of approved COVID-19 vaccines based on weak evidence

A recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server reviewed early-phase dose-finding trials to examine the study design, safety, and early antibody response data on approved coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines and gain insights on design improvements for future candidate COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials.

26 Sep 2022

Study reveals key role of AKG/OXGR1 signaling pathway in maintaining male reproduction

Infertility is a global public health problem caused by genetic defects, lifestyle, nutrition, and factors affecting the local metabolism and microenvironment of the reproductive system.

26 Sep 2022

Does leptin play a role in Parkinson’s disease?

Scientists review in vitro and in vivo evidence associated with Parkinson's disease and leptin.

26 Sep 2022

In vitro gut models reveal how microplastics affect the GI tract

Researchers hypothesize that exposure to polyethylene microplastics affect the human adult GI system in vitro under realistic conditions.

26 Sep 2022

Study characterizes immunological signature of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children

A recent study has demonstrated that the clinical severity of COVID-19 in children depends on the dynamics of immune response induced by SARS-CoV-2 infection.

26 Sep 2022

Omicron BA.1 breakthrough infection in vaccinated individuals recall memory B cells to confer immunity

In a new study, researchers followed up with individuals vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine based on the mRNA platform up to six months following Omicron BA.1 breakthrough infection to trace the evolution of their antibody immunity.

26 Sep 2022

Resistance of Russian Rhinolophus bats containing ACE2-dependent sarbecoviruses to COVID-19 vaccines

In a new study, researchers investigated the receptor tropism and serological cross-reactivity for spike (S) protein receptor-binding domains from two clade 3 sarbecoviruses found in Russian Rhinolophus (horseshoe) bats.

26 Sep 2022

Designing a new treatment to treat migraine effectively

In this interview, we speak to Mudra Kapoor, Vice President of Global Medical Affairs for Neuroscience at AbbVie, about atogepant, their new treatment option for migraine.

From AbbVie 26 Sep 2022

Trial tests efficacy and safety of NVX-CoV2373 COVID-19 vaccine among adolescents

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers in the United States described the safety, efficacy, and immunogenicity of the NVX-CoV2373 vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), tested in PREVENT-19 — a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded trial among 12- to 17-year-old adolescents in the United States (U.S).

25 Sep 2022

Scientists identify the mechanism responsible for exceptional auditory abilities in Williams-Beuren syndrome

Williams-Beuren syndrome (WBS) is a rare disorder that causes neurocognitive and developmental deficits. However, musical and auditory abilities are preserved or even enhanced in WBS patients.

23 Sep 2022

Study describes the dynamics of immune responses to triple COVID-19 vaccination

The effectiveness of the three-dose COVID-19 vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants has been described in detail in a recent study.

23 Sep 2022

Sarbecovirus discovered in Russian bat can infect humans and is resistant to SARS-CoV-2 vaccines

A recently discovered virus in a Russian bat that is similar to SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind COVID-19, is likely capable of infecting humans and, if it were to spillover, is resistant to current vaccines.

22 Sep 2022

Stanford Medicine study shows SARS-CoV-2 can infect human fat tissue

Is SARS-CoV-2 hiding in your fat cells? A study by Stanford Medicine investigators shows that SARS-CoV-2 can infect human fat tissue.

22 Sep 2022

Does BA.2 breakthrough infection shift cross-neutralization activity towards the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron sublineages?

Researchers investigated the SARS-CoV-2 VOC Omicron's immune escape mechanisms.

22 Sep 2022

Deep mutational scanning for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 subvariants

Researchers performed deep mutational scanning for the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant of concern sub-VOC BA.1 and BA.2 receptor-binding domains.

22 Sep 2022

All SARS-CoV-2 variants blocked by a simple peptide with nanomolar neutralizing efficacy

In a recent study published in the journal PNAS, researchers from Finland and the United States reported a novel heptad repeat 2 (HR2) peptide that inhibited severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) without any chemical modifications.

21 Sep 2022

What is the efficacy of aerosol treatment for SARS-CoV-2 infection?

In a new study, researchers assessed the efficacy of the scFv76 antibody against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) lung damage.

21 Sep 2022

Receptor News and Research

Specific N-glycans regulate the development and functional maturation of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Association of self-reported chronic fatigue and retinal microcirculation in post-COVID-19 syndrome patients

Rational treatment strategies for SARS-CoV-2 derived from human pluripotent stem cells models

Review says dose of approved COVID-19 vaccines based on weak evidence

Study reveals key role of AKG/OXGR1 signaling pathway in maintaining male reproduction

Does leptin play a role in Parkinson’s disease?

In vitro gut models reveal how microplastics affect the GI tract

Study characterizes immunological signature of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children

Omicron BA.1 breakthrough infection in vaccinated individuals recall memory B cells to confer immunity

Resistance of Russian Rhinolophus bats containing ACE2-dependent sarbecoviruses to COVID-19 vaccines

Designing a new treatment to treat migraine effectively

Trial tests efficacy and safety of NVX-CoV2373 COVID-19 vaccine among adolescents

Scientists identify the mechanism responsible for exceptional auditory abilities in Williams-Beuren syndrome

Study describes the dynamics of immune responses to triple COVID-19 vaccination

Sarbecovirus discovered in Russian bat can infect humans and is resistant to SARS-CoV-2 vaccines

Stanford Medicine study shows SARS-CoV-2 can infect human fat tissue

Does BA.2 breakthrough infection shift cross-neutralization activity towards the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron sublineages?

Deep mutational scanning for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 subvariants

All SARS-CoV-2 variants blocked by a simple peptide with nanomolar neutralizing efficacy

What is the efficacy of aerosol treatment for SARS-CoV-2 infection?

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