HSPB7 a variant of the gene seems to predispose to the development of DCM, and this will be the first step toward new prevention measures. Some French and German researchers conducted a study of 5500 patients and control subjects and found that a genetic variant increases the risk of developing DCM (dilated cardiomyopathy). This severe [...]
A British research has revealed that the normal daily dose of aspirin taken to prevent cardiovascular problems, reduces the appearance of 24% of colon cancer. A study by the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and directed by Peter Rothwell has shown that administration of low doses of aspirin reduce the occurrence of colon cancer. The [...]
Through the use of new drug afatinib you can improve the symptoms of patients with non-small cell lung cancer. At McGill University (Canada) were carried out two trials on the use of afatinib, a drug for patients with NSCLC, non-small cell lung cancer. The medicine, taken orally, in Phase III clinical trials have proved very [...]
The M2 is responsible for the pathogenic strain of influenza virus A and detailed knowledge of its structure will create new drugs. Scholars from three different research groups, Brigham Young University, Florida University and Iowa State University have created the models of three-dimensional structure of the M2 protein of influenza A. This protein allows the [...]
Identified protein fragments which give greater immune response to gluten, a first step towards a vaccine account intolerance to cereals. Translational Medicine in the journal Science has published a research study conducted by a group of Australian and British researchers, who identified the proteins responsible for celiac disease.
New antidepressant drugs could be created thanks to the discovery of MKP-1 protein that plays a key role in the onset of depressive symptoms. Thanks to research conducted by Yale University, it was discovered that a protein, MKP-1, functions as a switch for MAPK, which is crucial for the survival and proper functioning of neurons.
