Cancer research
A new report presents fresh data on hydrogel-based therapy for thyroid cancer, highlighting its potential as a multifunctional platform to overcome challenges in cancer management. The research, conducted by a team of scientists from Tongde Hospital Zhejiang Province, China, has synthesized current advancements in hydrogel-based therapy, focusing on its potential
Cancer
Researchers at Lanzhou University have made a significant discovery in the field of oncology, identifying ULBP2 as a potential therapeutic target in gastric cancer. According to a recent study published in Cell Death & Disease, ULBP2 plays a crucial role in promoting the activation of cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) and tumor
Cancer research
Trethera Corporation, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, has been awarded a $2.3 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to develop a novel therapy for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The grant will fund testing of Trethera's lead drug candidate,
Cancer treatment
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals is re-entering the Indian oncology market with the launch of Jemperli (dostarlimab) and Zejula (niraparib), precision therapies for the treatment of certain gynaecological cancers. This marks a significant pivot for the multinational company, which had exited the oncology segment globally about a decade ago. The launch of these
Cancer
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have published a comprehensive review on the diverse roles of protein iron transporters in oncogenesis. According to the study, iron transporters play a crucial role in sustaining cancer hallmark processes, such as proliferation, apoptosis evasion, metastasis, and resistance to therapy. The research
Cancer
Researchers from China National Nuclear Corporation 416 Hospital in Chengdu, China, have developed an innovative oral probiotic, K12@Lip@GSH, to overcome the challenges of radiation-induced oral mucositis (RIOM) in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy. This groundbreaking approach encapsulates K12 within liposomes to enhance stability
Cancer treatment
Researchers at the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology have discovered that mRNA-based vaccines can revolutionize cancer treatment in melanoma therapy. According to the study, published in Advances in Immunology, the mRNA-4157/V940 cancer vaccine encodes 34 patient-specific tumor euroantigens, instructing the immune system to distinguish healthy and malignant cells. The vaccine
Cancer research
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have been awarded a three-year, $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research Program to study the variability in the effects of approved treatments for metastatic prostate cancer. The project will leverage data science methods to analyze
Cancer
Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a novel method for measuring how radiation damages DNA molecules, a technique that could lead to improved radiation therapy for cancer and more personalized care in radiological emergencies. This technology leverages the use of nanopores to detect radiation
Cancer
A team of scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a groundbreaking technology that can swiftly and accurately measure DNA damage caused by ionizing radiation, such as X-rays and gamma rays. This novel method, which uses nanopores to detect radiation damage, has the potential to
Cancer research
Researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have made significant breakthroughs in the treatment of lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the immune system. According to a recent study published in Cancer Research, the medical journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, the team has
Cancer research
Researchers from Soochow University in Suzhou, People's Republic of China, have made a significant discovery in the fight against lung cancer. A new study published in Advanced Materials presents a novel inhaled vaccine carrier that demonstrates a potent adjuvant effect in promoting dendritic cell maturation and inducing long-term
