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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

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

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

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.

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