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Study shows how dietary saturated/trans fats promote liver tumorigenesis

Fatty foods harm our health. Prior research has established a link between the consumption of dietary fats and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which subsequently leads to inflammation and tumor formation in the liver.

7 Dec 2022

Updated results on a new approach to treating advanced ER-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer

A UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher and collaborators in a multicenter study will present updated results and plans for further research on a new approach to treating advanced ER-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer.

7 Dec 2022

Multiomics analysis of kidney metabolism reveals a gatekeeper for viral infections

Our kidney filters 180 liters of blood every day and retains nutrients through a process called 'endocytosis' and through active transport in the kidney cells.

2 Dec 2022

Integrated approach addresses some of the biggest challenges in natural products drug discovery

Many successful drugs have their origins in natural sources such as plants, fungi, and bacteria, but screening natural products to identify potential drugs remains a difficult undertaking.

1 Dec 2022

Detection of filoviruses by the innate immune system

In a new study, researchers examined how the innate immune system detects filoviruses.

1 Dec 2022

Stem cell crosstalk with the microenvironment creates a loop of tumor-promoting factors

What drives tumor growth? Is it a few rogue cells imposing their will upon healthy tissue, or diseased tissue bringing out the worst in otherwise peaceable cells? Or is it a back-and-forth, a dialogue between the two?

30 Nov 2022

Gut microbial flavonoid catabolite reverses fatty liver disease in mice

Researchers report that a gut microbial catabolite could reduce the cardiometabolic disease burden in mice.

29 Nov 2022

Pediatric acute myeloid leukemia genetic subtypes with poor outcomes show increased inflammatory cytokine signaling

Researchers used ribonucleic acid (RNA) sequence data to understand the association between inflammatory cytokines and poor outcomes of pediatric Acute Myeloid Leukemia (pAML).

29 Nov 2022

Study reveals a promising therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease

In a recent search for gene variants associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD), several affected families showed a mutation in an enzyme called protein kinase C-alpha (PKCα). Family members with this mutation had AD; those without the mutation did not.

28 Nov 2022

New chemical probe can selectively inhibit human COQ8A protein in cells

Inhibition of the COQ8 protein could be beneficial in the treatment of diseases such as cancer. COQ8 is needed for the biosynthesis of coenzyme Q, also known as ubiquinone.

28 Nov 2022

Flavonoids with potential to fight allergies and inflammation

In a recent study published in the Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy journal, researchers explored the anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory properties of flavonoids.

28 Nov 2022

Single drug compound may offer a promising new strategy for treating prostate cancer patients

A single drug compound simultaneously attacks hard-to-treat prostate cancer on several fronts, according to a new study in mice and human cells.

23 Nov 2022

Over 440 SCI articles published! BGI’s cancer genetics and cell research fuels innovation

BGI has currently published over 440 SCI (Science Citation Index) papers in the field of cancer research, with a cumulative impact factor of over 4,000 points.

From BGI Genomics 23 Nov 2022

Microniches of intratumoral microbiota impact spatial and cellular heterogeneity in cancer

Researchers mapped spatial, cellular, and molecular interactions of host and tumor-associated bacteria within the tumor microenvironment.

22 Nov 2022

Cancer Research Horizons, Newcastle University extend strategic drug discovery alliance with Astex Pharmaceuticals

Cancer Research UK’s newly launched innovation engine, Cancer Research Horizons, and Newcastle University, have announced a further significant extension of their strategic drug discovery alliance with Astex Pharmaceuticals (UK) (‘Astex’), a biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel small molecule therapeutics.

22 Nov 2022

New studies improve understanding of the genetic factors that protect people against COVID-19

Two recent papers by Brazilian researchers have contributed to the scientific understanding of the genetic factors that protect people against infection by SARS-CoV-2 or prevent progression to severe COVID-19.

21 Nov 2022

SARS-CoV-2 open reading frame 3c protein found to be targeted selectively to mitochondria

Researchers presented a functional analysis of the SARS-CoV-2 open reading frame 3c (ORF3c) protein.

17 Nov 2022

Research sheds light on cardiac pathology mechanisms of COVID-19

Researchers compared cardiac autopsy samples from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) positive cases with age-matched samples from influenza hemagglutinin 1 neuraminidase 1 (H1N1) cases, non-influenza lymphocytic myocarditis cases, and heart tissue with no inflammation to understand the mechanisms underlying the pathology of the cardiac complications during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

15 Nov 2022

Polyphenols in Mediterranean diet may modulate COVID-19 inflammation

Researchers discuss the beneficial role of polyphenolic plant compounds in the Mediterranean diet in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.

15 Nov 2022

What are the current challenges and future directions of mRNA nanomedicine?

Researchers presented challenges related to the clinical translation of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) technology, recent innovations and future directions to improve the clinical efficacy of mRNA nanomedicine.

15 Nov 2022

Kinase News and Research

Study shows how dietary saturated/trans fats promote liver tumorigenesis

Updated results on a new approach to treating advanced ER-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer

Multiomics analysis of kidney metabolism reveals a gatekeeper for viral infections

Integrated approach addresses some of the biggest challenges in natural products drug discovery

Detection of filoviruses by the innate immune system

Stem cell crosstalk with the microenvironment creates a loop of tumor-promoting factors

Gut microbial flavonoid catabolite reverses fatty liver disease in mice

Pediatric acute myeloid leukemia genetic subtypes with poor outcomes show increased inflammatory cytokine signaling

Study reveals a promising therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease

New chemical probe can selectively inhibit human COQ8A protein in cells

Flavonoids with potential to fight allergies and inflammation

Single drug compound may offer a promising new strategy for treating prostate cancer patients

Over 440 SCI articles published! BGI’s cancer genetics and cell research fuels innovation

Microniches of intratumoral microbiota impact spatial and cellular heterogeneity in cancer

Cancer Research Horizons, Newcastle University extend strategic drug discovery alliance with Astex Pharmaceuticals

New studies improve understanding of the genetic factors that protect people against COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2 open reading frame 3c protein found to be targeted selectively to mitochondria

Research sheds light on cardiac pathology mechanisms of COVID-19

Polyphenols in Mediterranean diet may modulate COVID-19 inflammation

What are the current challenges and future directions of mRNA nanomedicine?

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