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Is Vegan Casein the Next Big Plant-Based Innovation?

XTalks

Fooditive Group , a plant-based ingredient manufacturer, recently developed a vegan version of casein, one of the main animal proteins in milk. In developing the vegan casein, Fooditive aims to eradicate the downsides of factory farming, antibiotics, hormones and lactose. So, what is casein?

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Povorcitinib Phase III Results Stir Mixed Signals for Incyte and Investors

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Incytes recent announcement on the topline results from two Phase III clinical trials of povorcitinib in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa has stirred both hope and caution in the market. By inhibiting this protein, povorcitinib reduces the inflammatory signals that contribute to abscess and nodule formation.

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Can the FDA keep the momentum going for rare disease drug approvals?

Pharmaceutical Technology

The mutation leads to disordered thyroid hormone transport, which causes patients to experience intellectual and motor disabilities. Egetis is banking on tiratricol, an oral small molecule that restores dysfunctional thyroid hormone signalling, to be the first drug approved for this condition.

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Protein Precision: “Harnessing Targeted Protein Degradation”

Roots Analysis

Proteins are the chains of amino acids linked together in different combinations and perform a wide variety of functions. However, continuous regulation of the cellular proteome is essential for maintaining the right balance of different proteins necessary for normal cellular function, survival, and proliferation.

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Plant-Based Lamb Producer Black Sheep Foods Raises $5.25 Million

XTalks

So, how does Black Sheep Foods make its uncommon meat analogues and will it face competition in a heavily saturated market ? By using analytical chemistry to identify key flavor compounds found in animal-based meat, the San-Francisco-based startup structured the compounds around plant-based proteins composed mainly of pea protein.

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International Women’s Day 2024: A Spotlight on 5 Women’s Health Webinars with Xtalks

XTalks

Industry professionals will explore the market, innovative formulations and nutritional solutions tailored to empower women toward optimal health and well-being. Research at SRI International has highlighted the relationship between hormonal changes and sleep disruptions and developed systems to manage hot flashes.

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Septerna IPO Could Fuel Innovation in GPCR Drug Discovery

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a clinical-stage biotech company focused on pioneering therapies based on G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), recently completed its initial public offering (IPO), marking a significant milestone for the South San Francisco-based firm. SEP-786, an oral parathyroid hormone 1 receptor (PTH1R) agonist, aims to restore essential mineral balance.

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