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Dec 04, 2017

Toll-like receptors are a family of various related proteins that play a major role in the development and defense of plants and animals. These receptors were first discovered in Drosophila melanogaster in the late 20th century which later led to the identification of mammalian homologs. Human TLR family consists of...

Nov 29, 2017

Gender matters for Party drug Ketamine to work its anti-depressant activity in mice Experiments involving the popular party drug ketamine, a psychoactive recreational drug used to uplift mood of the user, in mice has deepened the mystery of how the dug affects the brain further. Results of a study conducted at the U...

Nov 28, 2017

Biohaven Completes Enrollment of Rimegepant in Second Pivotal Phase 3 Clinical Trial for the treatment of Migraine Biohaven Pharmaceutical has recently announced the completion of enrollment of their study BHV3000-302 in Phase 3. The company is examining the safety and efficacy of Rimegepant for the treatment of Mi...

Nov 28, 2017

Celiac disease is a serious chronic, autoimmune disorder that can occur in genetically predisposed people. The ingestion of gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley) by a person suffering from celiac disease leads to damage in the small intestine. Celiac disease can be difficult to diagnose because it affect...

Nov 24, 2017

Cluster of differentiation 40 or CD40 is a co-stimulatory protein found on the antigen presenting cells of the immune system. Agonistic CD40 molecules which include monoclonal antibodies (mAb) offer a new therapeutic option with the potential to generate anticancer immunity by various mechanisms. CD40 is a TNF recep...

Nov 21, 2017

EMA to relocate to Amsterdam by March 2019 Results of the Monday's vote for the European Medicines Agency relocation led to the emergence of Amsterdam as the new headquarters, beating the other finalists Milan and Copenhagen. Nineteen European Union member states submitted proposals for the EMA headquarters, and Mil...

Nov 15, 2017

One of the top five risks for human health includes poor air quality, while the others are blood pressure, smoking tobacco, diabetes, and obesity. The poor air quality has contributed to around 8% of deaths around the world, according to a 2015 statistic and long-term exposure has created health hazard risks such as...

Nov 14, 2017

Novartis ventures itself into developing new editing technology Novartis has moved beyond CRISPR and CAR-T gene editing technology with its latest deal with Homology Medicines, aiming to improve upon its R&D work in the arena of cell and gene therapy. The deal involves Novartis using the gene editing technology ...

Nov 13, 2017

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) is an inherited primary immunodeficiency disease (PIDD) that typically presents in infancy. It is characterized by profound immune deficiency condition resulting in a weak immune system that is unable to fight off even mild infections. Severe Combined Immunodeficiency is a rar...

Nov 10, 2017

Takeda and Portal Instruments partner to bring about needle-free form of drug delivery Takeda Pharmaceutical and Portal Instruments have partnered with a deal worth $100 million to develop a needle-free drug delivery device and increase patient compliance rates for biologic medicines manufactured by the former compa...