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Memory problems in old age linked to a key enzyme, study in mice finds

A team of researchers from Penn State has identified HDAC3 as a key contributor to age-related impairments in memory updating. When blocked, older mice performed similarly to their younger counterparts, suggesting potential therapeutic targets for improving cognitive flexibility in old age.

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

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Sniffing our way to better health

Researchers have discovered that certain volatile compounds emitted by microbes and food can alter epigenetic states in neurons and other eukaryotic cells. Exposure to these compounds can slow down neurodegeneration and cancer, while also affecting plant growth and responses to stress.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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Novel drug combination shows promise for advanced her2-negative breast cancer

A novel three-drug combination of an HDAC inhibitor with two types of immunotherapy achieved a 25% overall response rate and 50% progression-free survival in women with advanced HER2-negative breast cancer. Patients with triple-negative breast cancer had a higher response rate, highlighting the need for further clinical evaluation.

How drugs can target the thick “scar tissue” of pancreatic cancer

Researchers at Salk Institute discovered how anti-cancer drugs can prevent fibroblast activation, a protective barrier around pancreatic tumors. The therapy reduces tumor growth and slows disease progression in mice and human patients, offering a promising treatment for pancreatic cancer.

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Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars

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Study challenges dogma behind Alzheimer’s disease drug trials

Researchers found reduced levels of Histone Deacetylase I (HDAC I) in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease, linked to deleterious effects of misfolded beta-amyloid and tau proteins. HDAC inhibitors, currently being tested against mild Alzheimer's disease, may be harming patients rather than helping them.

Shining some light on the obscure proteome

Researchers used chemoproteomics to profile 53 HDAC drugs and found many had additional targets beyond their intended HDACs. The study identified MBLAC2 as a common off-target protein that affects extracellular vesicle accumulation.

New research NETs a fresh angle for treating severe inflammation

Researchers at Boston Children's Hospital propose using an existing drug to prevent NET formation, which can lead to severe inflammation in conditions like COVID-19, sepsis, and ARDS. The study shows that ricolinostat inhibits histone deacetylases, reducing NET formation and inflammation.

Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition

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Researchers identify a novel player in acute myeloid leukemia

A new study has identified RNF5 as a key player in acute myeloid leukemia, regulating gene expression through its interaction with protein RBBP4. Inhibiting RNF5 may improve treatment outcomes for AML patients by increasing sensitivity to existing targeted therapies.

SLAS Discovery's June issue on synthetic biology available now

The June edition of SLAS Discovery features the cover article on developing high-throughput biochemical assays to assess small molecule impact on SARS-CoV-2 nonstructural protein 14. The issue also includes nine original research articles, covering topics such as HIV latency reversal, kinase inhibitors, and drug combination screening.

AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

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Researchers identify mechanisms that make skin a protective barrier

A Mount Sinai research team has identified the scaffolding protein histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) as essential for proper skin development and barrier formation. Mice lacking HDAC3 in the epidermis fail to develop a functional skin barrier, leading to dehydration and death shortly after birth.

Immunotherapy and HDAC inhibition are anti-cancer besties

A University of Colorado Cancer Center study reveals that combining immunotherapy with histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibition sensitizes cancers to anti-PD1 therapy. HDAC inhibitors upregulate major histocompatibility complex (MHC) proteins, presenting antigens to T cells and making them effective against cancer cells.

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

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Huntington disease and histone deacetylase inhibition

Studies with rodent models show reduced anxiety and improved brain function with early treatment using the histone deacetylase inhibitor LBH589. This approach may offer a new therapeutic strategy for Huntington disease.

Cancer therapy shows promise for psoriasis treatment

Researchers found that HDAC3 inhibitors increase expression of aquaporin-3, a channel that transports glycerin, helping to improve skin health and reducing inflammation. The study's findings suggest that HDAC inhibitors could be an effective therapy for psoriasis.

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

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Possible new combination treatment for cancer

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have developed a new combination treatment for cancer using the molecules RVX2135 and HDAC inhibitors. The treatment has been shown to increase survival rates in mice with MYC-driven lymphoma by activating similar genes as existing cancer treatments.

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New discovery in fight against Huntington's disease

A significant scientific discovery has been made in the fight against Huntington's disease, identifying specific enzymes called HDACs as positive agents for the mutation that underlies the disorder. Blocking these enzymes with experimental drugs greatly reduces the risk of further mutation.

Drug may slow spread of deadly eye cancer

Researchers have discovered a drug that can alter the DNA of uveal melanoma cells, rendering them less aggressive. The treatment, known as histone deacetylase inhibitors, may slow or prevent tumor growth in patients with metastatic eye cancer.

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New potential drug combination for most common form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College have identified a potential new combinatorial therapy for diffuse large B cell lymphoma, the most common form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Combining an inhibitor of BCL6 with either HDAC proteins or Hsp90 protein enhanced killing of cancer cells in vitro and suppressed tumor growth in mice.

'Epigenetic' concepts offer new approach to degenerative disease

Research suggests that epigenetics plays a key role in the development of degenerative diseases. Environmental influences can alter gene expression, which can be passed on to offspring and impact life and death. HDAC inhibitors, found in foods like broccoli and garlic, may help prevent cancer by silencing tumor suppressor genes.

'Shock and kill' research gives new hope for HIV-1 eradication

Researchers have developed a 'shock and kill' technique to target and eliminate latent HIV-1 cells in the body. By combining histone deacetylase inhibitors with oxidative stress, infected cells can be induced to produce toxic compounds leading to their death.

MIT-led team IDs gene key to Alzheimer's-like reversal

A team led by Li-Huei Tsai has pinpointed the exact gene responsible for reversing Alzheimer's-like symptoms in mice. The researchers found that drugs targeting HDAC2 reverse cognitive function and boost memory formation, offering new hope for treating neurodegenerative diseases.

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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Experimental drug shows promise against head and neck cancer

Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that an HDAC inhibitor, LBH589, is effective in killing head and neck cancer cells grown in the laboratory. The study identified a set of genes whose expression levels change in response to the drug, which may help doctors identify patients most likely to respond.

Novel approach may protect against heart attack injury

A new study by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia may lead to an emergency treatment for heart attack patients. By targeting gene pathways and inhibiting enzymes, the approach has shown promising results in reducing tissue damage and cell death during ischemia.

The good and bad side of anti-cancer compounds

Researchers have discovered how HDAC inhibitors specifically damage cancer cells, leading to cell death. The compounds may also cause DNA damage that cannot be repaired, resulting in tumor cell death. However, these inhibitors can also have adverse effects, such as liver damage and metabolic abnormalities.

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NCI renewal grant to develop new cancer therapies

A Virginia Commonwealth University research team has received a $1.3 million NCI grant to improve histone deacetylase inhibitors in treating leukemia. The goal is to develop novel combination regimens incorporating these agents with NF-kappa B antagonists.

Future therapies for stroke may block cell death

Researchers develop new therapy to re-activate silenced genes, potentially blocking cell death in stroke patients. The therapy targets histone deacetylase enzymes, which can modulate gene expression and produce neuroprotective proteins.

Drug blocks lethal motor-neuron disease in mice

A study shows that trichostatin A, a hydroxamic acid HDAC inhibitor, increases SMN2 production in both neural tissues and muscles of mice with spinal muscular atrophy, improving survival chances. The treatment attenuates disease symptoms in affected mice.

A one-two punch for tumors

Researchers found that combining histone deacetylase inhibitors with anti-angiogenesis drugs reduced tumor growth in mice by up to 85% and controlled new blood vessel formation by 60%. This combination therapy may provide a greater impact on cancer development than using the drugs alone.

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