Drug Discovery World

JULY 30, 2024

Serna Bio was founded by Rabia Khan , who is also the CEO, to unlock the transcriptome as a drug discovery target. DDW’s Megan Thomas speaks to Khan about the work her team is doing to create the first map of the druggable transcriptome, which involves understanding RNA biology to discover small molecule drugs.

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Drug Discovery World

MARCH 2, 2023

A new paper has solved the 20-year mystery of how epigenetic modifications act as traffic lights to control gene expression and could ultimately speed up the development of a new class of epigenetic cancer drugs. Epigenetics is still largely unexplored and referred to as the ‘dark matter’ of the genome.

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Drug Discovery World

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Genetic variations inherited from our parents shape our response to drugs, disease susceptibility, physiology and metabolism. Epigenetics: the software of gene regulation Gene activity is the driving force behind our biological processes, and disruptions in normal gene activity can trigger diseases.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

It is worth highlighting that in 2023 alone, close to 20 protein-based drugs were approved for the treatment of myriad of disease indications including oncological and metabolic disorders. This process initially involves transcription of DNA to messenger RNA (mRNA). The mRNA is then translated into to form functional proteins.

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Scienmag

MARCH 17, 2021

An international team of scientists from the University of Turku, Finland and PennState University, USA have solved a long-standing mystery of how living organisms distinguish RNA and DNA building blocks during gene expression paving the way for the design of new antiviral drugs. All cellular […].

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The Pharma Data

JUNE 7, 2023

Bayer strengthens gene therapy portfolio with lipid nanoparticle technology from Acuitas Therapeutics Bayer AG is joining forces with Acuitas Therapeutics, Inc., LNPs are spheric drug delivery bodies which can be equipped with therapeutic payloads for intracellular delivery.

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Drug Discovery World

MARCH 26, 2024

For example, progress made in developing gene mutant-specific inhibitors, antibody-drug conjugates (ADC), or cellular therapies. The post Conversations from ESMO Targeted Anticancer Therapies Congress 2024 appeared first on Drug Discovery World (DDW). We were there to present the latest findings from our research.

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Drug Discovery World

JANUARY 17, 2023

Oregon State University College of Pharmacy scientists have shown that lipid nanoparticles and messenger RNA could treat blindness associated with a rare genetic condition. . Limitations of AAV gene therapy . We’re hoping to use what we’ve learned so far about LNPs to develop an improved gene editor delivery system.” .

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Drug Discovery World

AUGUST 16, 2023

A new study has shed light on the genetic messages encoded by genes within ‘triple negative’ breast cancers (TNBC), and shows they could predict response to chemotherapy. Although immune features remained relatively stable, RNA-based features related to DNA damage repair pathways changed significantly.

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Drug Discovery World

APRIL 17, 2024

DDW’s Diana Spencer speaks to Josh Mandel-Brehm , CEO of Massachusetts-based biotech CAMP4, to understand the role regulatory RNAs play in gene expression and how the founders overcame the challenge of launching a business based on brand new science. What are the challenges of drug discovery in this area? How do they work?

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Drug Discovery World

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

DDW Editor Reece Armstrong looks at the cell and gene therapy landscape, examining the challenges facing developers and the trends we can expect to see throughout the year. . There’s no doubt that cell and gene therapies present some of the most exciting opportunities for emerging drugs. million price point per dose.

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Drug Discovery World

DECEMBER 21, 2023

DDW’s top 10 most popular articles for 2023 reflect the key subjects in drug discovery and development. In a record year for gene therapy approvals, it isn’t surprising that cell & gene therapy (CGT) has been a hot topic. This well-read article featured in the DDW Winter 22/23 issue’s Cell & Gene Therapy Guide.

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Drug Discovery World

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Yapan Bio has expanded its capabilities with a new process development facility at Genome Valley, Hyderabad, India, which has enhanced its ability to support end-to-end development and manufacturing of RNA, DNA and gene therapy products starting from plasmids. .

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Roots Analysis

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Since the introduction of a gene sequencing method by Frederick Sanger in 1977, the field of genomic data collection and analysis has evolved significantly. Advancement in DNA sequencing technologies have resulted in noteworthy developments in various healthcare-related research fields, such as diagnostics and personalized medicine.

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Drug Discovery World

APRIL 11, 2023

Here, we take a look at the latest drug discovery efforts to meet this unmet need. The molecule, known as lissodendoric acid A, appears to counteract other molecules that can damage DNA, RNA and proteins and even destroy whole cells.

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Drug Discovery World

JANUARY 20, 2023

Precision medicine uses information about an individual’s genes, proteins, and environment to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases, including cancer. Differences in DNA, RNA, and protein can be identified in individual tissue samples, and even in individual cells.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval to the medication Sunlenca (lenacapavir) for adults living with multi-drug resistant HIV-1 infection. Developed by Gilead, Sunlenca is the first drug in a novel class known as capsid inhibitors to receive FDA approval for treating HIV-1.

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pharmaphorum

APRIL 28, 2022

Harness Safe & Efficacious Lipid-Based Delivery for Novel Therapeutics Beyond RNA & Hepatic Tissue. The recent success of the mRNA-LNP vaccines fueled biopharma to explore lipid-based nanoparticles for advanced drug delivery.

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Roots Analysis

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Further, NGS library preparation kits offer several benefits, such as low requirement of starting material, generation of longer RNA / DNA sequences and production of superior quality nucleotide libraries, thereby, catering to existing unmet needs of the research domain. Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Library Preparation Kits.

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Drug Discovery World

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The United Kingdom has established itself as a hub for drug discovery expertise worldwide. A company within this ecosystem is STORM Therapeutics, a clinical stage biotechnology company creating novel small molecule therapies that inhibit RNA modifying enzymes (RME) for use in oncology and other diseases. billion in funding.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 5, 2020

5, 2020 — A pair of new gene therapies promise a potentially lasting cure for sickle cell disease by subtly altering the genetic information in patients’ bone marrow cells, researchers report. David Williams, uses a virus to introduce RNA into the extracted bone marrow that turns off BCL11A. Food and Drug Administration.

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The Pharma Data

MAY 9, 2022

No drugs are approved for these aggressive tumors, which occur in up to 20% of cases and can lead to patient disability or even death. The drug is a newer cancer treatment called abemaciclib. The drug is a cell cycle inhibitor, meaning it blocks the cell division cycle and inhibits tumor growth.

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XTalks

JUNE 20, 2022

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, a leading RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics biopharmaceutical company, announced it received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its RNAi therapeutic Amvuttra (vutrisiran) for the treatment of the polyneuropathy of hereditary transthyretin-mediated (ATTR) amyloidosis in adults.

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 5, 2021

billion upfront to claim ownership of Vividion ‘s drug discovery platform, which uses chemoproteomics to identify new binding sites on proteins and find small-molecule compounds that interact with them, with another $500 million on the table if pipeline candidates meet targets. .” Bayer is paying $1.5 billion ($5.3

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pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Now, he leads Whitelab Genomics as its artificial intelligence (AI) platform powers the development of genomic therapies – an emerging field in which genetic sequences are injected into cells to target and repair damaged genes. We have analysed this area extensively and Whitelab Genomics is one the best companies that we have identified.”. “We

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XTalks

APRIL 6, 2022

Cancerous cells and tumors release small fragments of DNA into the bloodstream called circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA). The researchers at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute published this data from the LUng cancer CIrculating tumour DNA (LUCID) study in the journal Annals of Oncology.

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pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Alnylam has been a pioneer in hereditary ATTR amyloidosis, getting approval in 2018 for the first drug to treat the rare disease, and has now launched a digital companion to help patients track their symptoms. Vutrisiran is under regulatory review in Europe and the US, with decisions due in 2022.

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Drug Discovery World

MAY 23, 2024

Reece Armstrong speaks to Samuel Deutsch , Chief Scientific Officer of Nutcracker Therapeutics about the RNA landscape and how it can benefit the development of immunotherapies. RA: What role does RNA play in the development of effective immunotherapies? SD: This is definitely a challenge.

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Delveinsight

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Beam adds to drug delivery stable with USD 120 Million GuideTx buy. The gene-editing technologies, which have reached the clinic, CRISPR, zinc finger nucleases, and TALENs, make their edits by nicking DNA at the target site. Instead of snipping the genome, base editing lets for edits of individual letters in a genetic sequence.

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Roots Analysis

AUGUST 15, 2024

Oncology molecular diagnostics market offers solutions that employ a variety of advanced diagnostic techniques, such as: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): This technology amplifies the DNA sequences to detectable levels. PCR is a widely used technique in molecular diagnostics that amplifies small amounts of DNA or RNA to detectable levels.

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Drug Discovery World

JULY 8, 2024

Beard Distinguished Professor of Experimental Surgery and the Founding Director of the Translational Research Institute at Duke University, explores the rise of RNA therapeutics. However, the RNA landscape has drastically changed in recent years and we now know that the molecule is more than just a transient, linear carrier of information.

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Drug Discovery World

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

From a general healthcare perspective, access to this sort of data is invaluable, but this is particularly noteworthy in that DNA tests have historically been limited in these regions on account of cost and availability of practitioners, services and resources. References .

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Find Me Cure

OCTOBER 13, 2019

Drugs and therapies under study are our hope for the future of healthcare, so taking the time to learn more about them is an investment in your future health as well as the background education you need to make informed decisions about your treatment. An enzyme involved in DNA repair can be the key to making chemotherapy more effective.

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Drug Discovery World

JULY 11, 2023

Drug discovery and development timelines can span 10-15 years or more from initial discovery to market approval and typically require the analysis of massive amounts of data. How AI and ML are influencing drug development Biopharma has experienced significant growth in using these technologies for the past 10 years.

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Drug Discovery World

JUNE 27, 2024

Scientists at the University of Sydney have developed a gene-editing tool with greater accuracy and flexibility than CRISPR. SeekRNA uses a programmable ribonucleic acid (RNA) strand that can directly identify sites for insertion in genetic sequences, simplifying the editing process and reducing errors. This can introduce errors.

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Roots Analysis

AUGUST 31, 2023

Overview of Gene Switch The notion that genes might be turned on and off was discovered several decades ago when studies revealed that E. Gene switches are sites on genes where regulatory molecules can bind to trigger transcription process, leading to expression of a particular gene.

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Drug Discovery World

MAY 15, 2024

In vivo proof-of-concept for Circio Holding’s differentiated circVec platform approach to gene therapy has been demonstrated in two posters at the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) 2024 annual meeting. DNA vectors compared to standard linear mRNA-based expression. “We

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