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Extended-release nifedipine could help treat women with severe preeclampsia during labor and delivery

Women with severe preeclampsia (severe high blood pressure) during pregnancy may be treated with extended-release nifedipine, a blood pressure-lowering medicine, daily during the labor and delivery process, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

3 Oct 2022

Researchers report aminoadamantanes that block SARS-CoV-2 infection by S-nitrosylation of the host ACE2 protein

Researchers investigated the use of aminoadamantane nitrate compounds as anti-SARS-CoV-2 drugs.

3 Oct 2022

New cell-free protein crystallization method: A major headway in the field of structural biology

The new cell-free protein crystallization (CFPC) method developed by Tokyo Tech includes direct protein crystallization and is a major headway in the field of structural biology.

3 Oct 2022

Is it safe to breastfeed after the COVID-19 mRNA vaccination?

A recent study attempts to answer the question of whether the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for lactating women who received the vaccine within six months postpartum.

3 Oct 2022

The duration of the infectious stage of individuals infected with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Researchers demonstrated clinical features and infectivity of the currently dominant SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern Omicron, compared to Delta, the previously dominant VOC.

3 Oct 2022

Novel linear DNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccine using electroporation-aided vaccine delivery reveals lower viral shedding in ferrets

Researchers evaluated the efficacy, immunogenicity, and safety of a novel SARS-CoV-2 linear deoxyribonucleic acid vaccine in ferret models delivered using intramuscular injection and electroporation.

3 Oct 2022

SARS-CoV-2-encoded protein ameliorates neuromuscular degeneration in fly models of neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers explored the in vivo efficacy of SARS-CoV-2-encoded proteins against neuromuscular degeneration associated with ribosome stalling.

3 Oct 2022

What were the effects of COVID-19 on our food choices?

In new research, a protocol was proposed to assess the effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on eating behavior and food choices.

3 Oct 2022

Optibrium strengthens global AI drug discovery software operations with three key appointments

Optibrium, a leading developer of software and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for drug discovery, today announced three key appointments.

From Optibrium Ltd. 3 Oct 2022

Universal vaccine advancement through AI and recombinant technology

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr. Amy Sheng and Dr. Lurong Pan about how AI computing can be used in combination with high throughput production and screening to enhance the development process for potential universal vaccines.

From Sino Biological Inc. 3 Oct 2022

Broadly neutralizing antibodies are the blueprint for variant-proof, pansarbecovirus vaccines

A recent Nature Reviews Immunology study has summarized the efficacy of neutralizing antibodies that target four main regions of the spike (S) protein of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), namely, the receptor-binding domain (RBD) in the S1 subunit, the fusion peptide region in the S2 subunit, the stem helix region, and the N-terminal domain.

2 Oct 2022

Study adds important evidence to link between inflammation and cognitive issues in older breast cancer survivors

Scientists are still trying to understand why many breast cancer survivors experience troubling cognitive problems for years after treatment. Inflammation is one possible culprit.

30 Sep 2022

Structural analysis of monkeypox virus to guide the development of broad antiviral agents

In a new study, researchers explored the crystalline structure of the monkeypox (MPX) virus (MPXV) and the complex of VP39, a 2′-O-RNA methyltransferase (MTase) and sinefungin, a pan-MTase inhibitor.

30 Sep 2022

Novel technique helps to detangle how phosphorylation regulates cellular events

Each day, millions of biological processes occur in our body at a cellular level. Studying these processes can help us learn more about how cells function, a field that has continued to intrigue researchers.

30 Sep 2022

Brazilian study reveals the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the central nervous system

A Brazilian study published in the journal PNAS describes some of the effects infection by SARS-CoV-2 can have on the central nervous system.

30 Sep 2022

Research sheds light on how the cell selects suitable protein fragments for robust T-cell response

As task forces of the adaptive immune system, T lymphocytes are responsible for attacking and killing infected or cancerous cells.

30 Sep 2022

Simple nasal wash can prevent hospitalization and deaths from COVID-19

Simple nasal washes with mild saline water can prevent hospitalization and deaths from COVID-19, if applied twice daily following a positive diagnosis, according to research led by the US-based Augusta University.

30 Sep 2022

SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and messenger ribonucleic acid found to translocate into the nucleus

In a new study, researchers reported severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2) spike (S) protein and S messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) nuclear co-translocation as a novel feature of SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis.

30 Sep 2022

Plasma proteome signature predictive of occurrence of persistent symptoms following SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a new study, researchers performed a proteomic multiple-reaction monitoring analysis of 91 pre-selected proteins using the plasma samples of 156 healthcare workers (HCW) in the United Kingdom (UK).

30 Sep 2022

What is the efficacy of curcumin as a photosensitizer, prophylactic and therapeutic agent against SARS-CoV-2?

In a new study, researchers investigated the efficacy of curcumin as a blue light photosensitizing agent for photodynamic therapy (PDT), as a prophylactic agent, and as a therapeutic agent against SARS-CoV-2.

30 Sep 2022

Protein C News and Research

Extended-release nifedipine could help treat women with severe preeclampsia during labor and delivery

Researchers report aminoadamantanes that block SARS-CoV-2 infection by S-nitrosylation of the host ACE2 protein

New cell-free protein crystallization method: A major headway in the field of structural biology

Is it safe to breastfeed after the COVID-19 mRNA vaccination?

The duration of the infectious stage of individuals infected with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Novel linear DNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccine using electroporation-aided vaccine delivery reveals lower viral shedding in ferrets

SARS-CoV-2-encoded protein ameliorates neuromuscular degeneration in fly models of neurodegenerative diseases

What were the effects of COVID-19 on our food choices?

Optibrium strengthens global AI drug discovery software operations with three key appointments

Universal vaccine advancement through AI and recombinant technology

Broadly neutralizing antibodies are the blueprint for variant-proof, pansarbecovirus vaccines

Study adds important evidence to link between inflammation and cognitive issues in older breast cancer survivors

Structural analysis of monkeypox virus to guide the development of broad antiviral agents

Novel technique helps to detangle how phosphorylation regulates cellular events

Brazilian study reveals the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the central nervous system

Research sheds light on how the cell selects suitable protein fragments for robust T-cell response

Simple nasal wash can prevent hospitalization and deaths from COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and messenger ribonucleic acid found to translocate into the nucleus

Plasma proteome signature predictive of occurrence of persistent symptoms following SARS-CoV-2 infection

What is the efficacy of curcumin as a photosensitizer, prophylactic and therapeutic agent against SARS-CoV-2?

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