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Scientists pinpoint new drug target for RSV

Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have identified a key biological pathway, the JAK/STAT pathway, that RSV suppresses and prevents immune system igniters from activating. This discovery provides a promising new target for therapeutic immune restoration and could lead to significant impact in treating RSV infections.

SourceTrinity College Dublin·JournalFrontiers in Immunology·DateJul 19, 2024

Ready and vigilant: immune cells on standby

A team of researchers found that immune cells maintain their alertness through the JAK-STAT signalling pathway when there is no immediate threat. This discovery could lead to new approaches for enhancing the immune system's attention and preventing autoimmune diseases.

SourceCeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of Sciences·JournalNature Immunology·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateApr 24, 2024
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NUS researchers show potential liver cancer treatment by targeting cancer stem-like cells

A new study from National University of Singapore (NUS) researchers has demonstrated a potential method for treating advanced liver cancers like hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Targeting the JAK/STAT signalling pathway, they found that a class of small molecule drugs can effectively reduce cancer progression in preclinical models, with...

SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalJournal of Hepatology·DateOct 9, 2019
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Deletion in mouse neutrophils offers clues to pathogenesis in multiple sclerosis

In a mouse model of atypical EAE, researchers found that dysregulated neutrophils cause damage and exhibit hyper-activated phenotypes, producing excessive reactive oxygen species. Neutralizing treatments reduced disease severity, highlighting the detrimental role of neutrophils in autoimmune neuroinflammation.

SourceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham·JournalJCI Insight·DateMay 24, 2019

Researchers create mosquito resistant to dengue virus

Researchers genetically modified mosquitoes to resist infection from dengue virus, boosting their natural ability to fight the disease. The findings could be a prelude to developing a strategy to eliminate the threat of dengue.

SourceJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health·JournalPLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases·DateJan 12, 2017
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Genetically engineered mosquitoes resist dengue fever virus

Researchers genetically engineered Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to resist dengue fever virus by altering the JAK/STAT pathway, resulting in a 78-83% reduction in viral copies. The modified mosquitos had normal lifespans but produced fewer eggs.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases·DateJan 12, 2017

Pattern recognition receptors may be potent new drug targets for immune-mediated diseases

The article highlights the role of pattern recognition receptors in regulating immune responses and their potential as novel targets for developing potent new therapies. The JAK/STAT signaling network also plays a crucial role in disease pathogenesis, and targeting these networks may lead to improved treatments for various diseases.

SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalJournal of Interferon & Cytokine Research·DateOct 15, 2014
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Why age reduces our stem cells' ability to repair muscle

Researchers found that age-related decline in skeletal muscle stem cell function is caused by increased activation of the JAK/STAT signalling pathway. Inhibiting this pathway with specific drugs restores muscle stem cell function and promotes tissue repair.

SourceThe Ottawa Hospital·JournalNature Medicine·DateSep 7, 2014

Molecular path from internal clock to cells controlling rest and activity

A new study found that a microRNA named miR-279 acts through the JAK/STAT pathway to regulate locomotor activity rhythms, maintaining normal patterns of wakefulness and sleep. The researchers identified a protein called Upd as a target of miR-279, which displays daily oscillations in its secretion.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine·JournalCell·DateFeb 7, 2012

Scientists uncover a genetic switch that turns immune responses on and off

Researchers identified a novel negative regulator called eye transformer that controls the flow of information from chemical signals to genes in the cell nucleus. When this regulator is turned off, the JAK/STAT pathway hyper-activates, leading to conditions such as cancer, severe immune deficiencies, and autoimmune diseases.

SourceFederation of American Societies for Experimental Biology·JournalThe FASEB Journal·DateNov 1, 2010
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Mutations point the way to new leukemia drugs

Researchers discovered a mutation in the MPL gene that activates the JAK-STAT pathway, leading to uncontrolled cell growth and leukemia. The new finding offers potential targets for drugs targeting the JAK-STAT pathway, which may be effective against leukemias caused by either the MPL or JAK2 mutations.

SourceHoward Hughes Medical Institute·JournalPLOS Medicine·DateJul 17, 2006

Insight into JAK/STAT

The JAK/STAT signaling pathway is a crucial regulator of cell growth and survival in various organisms. Research at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has shed light on the molecular mechanisms underlying this pathway.

SourceCold Spring Harbor Laboratory·JournalGenes & Development·DateAug 1, 2005
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