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Treatment resistance for deadly form of kidney cancer linked to low mitochondrial content in the cell

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have linked resistance to treatment for a deadly form of kidney cancer to low mitochondrial content in the cell.

27 Jun 2022

Researchers develop new chemistry on natural compounds to obtain a therapeutic agent for treating leukemia

Natural compounds often have promising therapeutic potential but their use to treat diseases is hampered due to toxicity or non-desirable effects.

27 Jun 2022

Lipid-peptide nanocomplexes offer new mRNA platform

A new paper reports the methodical development of lipid-peptide nanocomplexes as a delivery vehicle for messenger ribonucleic acid molecules to the tumor cell, in vitro and in vivo.

27 Jun 2022

Scientists create new fluorophores that could help fight cancer

Scientists from the Ural Federal University and the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences have created new fluorescent chemical compounds (fluorophores) for photodynamic therapy of cancerous tumors, the latest method of treating cancer.

27 Jun 2022

Rensselaer scientists secure $3.5 million grant to develop a low-dose, oral COVID antiviral drug

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute researchers Gaetano Montelione and Christopher Cioffi will use a five-year, $3.5 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, to develop a low-dose, oral COVID antiviral drug that can be administered at home.

27 Jun 2022

COVID-19 can cause metabolism problems by interfering with insulin signaling, study reveals

It has become abundantly clear that coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19), despite being transmitted by breathing in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, can have harmful effects far beyond the lungs.

27 Jun 2022

Chemically modified rocaglates have a stronger effect against viral replication

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is widespread, and so far there is no effective drug. In the search for one, the so-called rocaglates have come into focus: plant compounds that can inhibit the replication of viruses.

27 Jun 2022

A full model of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein for studying its atomic-level dynamics by multiple microsecond simulations

Researchers constructed a full-length SARS-CoV-2 spike structure in its membrane-bound state to study functionally relevant aspects of its global conformational dynamics.

27 Jun 2022

Antigenic differences between early SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers used antigenic cartography to quantify and visualize antigenic differences between multiple SARS‐CoV‐2 variants.

27 Jun 2022

Bisphosphonates appear to improve COVID-19 exposure outcomes

A new retrospective study examines the effect of bisphosphonates on COVID-19 outcomes.

27 Jun 2022

CHMP recommends approval of upadacitinib (RINVOQ®) for the treatment of adults with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis

AbbVie today announced the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommended the approval of upadacitinib (RINVOQ® 15 mg, once daily) for the treatment of active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr‑axSpA) in adult patients with objective signs of inflammation as indicated by elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), who have responded inadequately to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).*

27 Jun 2022

Machine learning can be a successful tool to predict oral cancer risk

The Interactive Talk presentation, "Predicting Oral Cancer Risk using Machine Learning", will take place on Saturday, June 25th, 2022 at 2 p.m. China Standard Time (UTC+08:00) during the "e-Oral Health Network I" session.

26 Jun 2022

Antibody profiles of internal viral proteins predict severe COVID-19 outcomes

Most research on immunity to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and COVID-19 vaccine development has focused on antibody responses to the spike protein and other viral surface proteins.

24 Jun 2022

Inhibiting pore formation in cells may facilitate prevention, treatment of NASH-associated liver cancer

Need another reason to think twice before ordering that extra helping of fries? It could lead to a higher risk of developing liver cancer.

24 Jun 2022

Researchers identify orally efficacious antiviral drug against respiratory syncytial virus

An oral antiviral drug that targets a key part of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) polymerase and inhibits the synthesis of viral genetic material has been identified, a finding that could provide an effective treatment against RSV disease, according to researchers in the Center for Translational Antiviral Research at Georgia State University.

24 Jun 2022

Novel app can help doctors make better decisions for patients with leukemia.

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen and clinicians at Rigshospitalet have developed an app that can help doctors make better decisions for patients with leukemia.

24 Jun 2022

Researchers determine optimal conditions to perform impedance cytometry

Having a good eye for detail is an essential skill for many professions. In particular, biologists use special techniques and advanced technology to analyze individual cells with unprecedented precision.

24 Jun 2022

MD Anderson announces collaborative alliance with Turning Point Therapeutics to advance new treatment options for cancer patients

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Turning Point Therapeutics, Inc., today announced a strategic research and development alliance to expand the evaluation of two of Turning Point's investigational small molecules focusing on precision medicine targets well known in oncology.

24 Jun 2022

Scientists develop suitable human cell line for anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug screening

Scientists have described the development of a modified A549 cell line that shows a robust expression of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 and high susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

24 Jun 2022

Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron persistence and infectivity among children

Researchers characterized the persistence and infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron among children.

24 Jun 2022

B Cell News and Research

Treatment resistance for deadly form of kidney cancer linked to low mitochondrial content in the cell

Researchers develop new chemistry on natural compounds to obtain a therapeutic agent for treating leukemia

Lipid-peptide nanocomplexes offer new mRNA platform

Scientists create new fluorophores that could help fight cancer

Rensselaer scientists secure $3.5 million grant to develop a low-dose, oral COVID antiviral drug

COVID-19 can cause metabolism problems by interfering with insulin signaling, study reveals

Chemically modified rocaglates have a stronger effect against viral replication

A full model of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein for studying its atomic-level dynamics by multiple microsecond simulations

Antigenic differences between early SARS-CoV-2 variants

Bisphosphonates appear to improve COVID-19 exposure outcomes

CHMP recommends approval of upadacitinib (RINVOQ®) for the treatment of adults with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis

Machine learning can be a successful tool to predict oral cancer risk

Antibody profiles of internal viral proteins predict severe COVID-19 outcomes

Inhibiting pore formation in cells may facilitate prevention, treatment of NASH-associated liver cancer

Researchers identify orally efficacious antiviral drug against respiratory syncytial virus

Novel app can help doctors make better decisions for patients with leukemia.

Researchers determine optimal conditions to perform impedance cytometry

MD Anderson announces collaborative alliance with Turning Point Therapeutics to advance new treatment options for cancer patients

Scientists develop suitable human cell line for anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug screening

Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron persistence and infectivity among children

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