Publications by authors named "C Schwabe"

Transcription factors (TFs) are a promising therapeutic target for a multitude of diseases. TFs perform their cellular roles by participating in multiple specific protein-protein interactions. For example, homo- or heterodimerization of some TFs controls DNA binding, while interactions between TFs and components of basal transcriptional machinery or chromatin modifiers can also be critical.

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Conventional dendritic cells subtype 1 (cDC1) play a vital role in the priming and expansion of tumor-specific CD8+ T cells and their recruitment to tumor microenvironment. However, cDC1s are often underrepresented in the microenvironment. Systemic administration of Fms-like tyrosine kinase 3 ligand, a hematopoietic growth factor that binds to FLT3 on myeloid and lymphoid progenitor cells, leads to cDC1 expansion in the periphery and recruitment into the microenvironment.

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Introduction: This study evaluated the pharmacokinetic (PK) equivalence between BP02 (a proposed trastuzumab biosimilar) and the reference trastuzumab approved in the EU (EU-trastuzumab) and the US (US-trastuzumab).

Methods: In this phase 1, double-blind, parallel-group trial, 111 healthy male volunteers were randomized 1:1:1 to receive a single 6-mg/kg intravenous infusion of BP02, EU-trastuzumab, or US-trastuzumab and were evaluated for 78 days. Serum drug concentration-time data were analyzed by non-compartmental methods.

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Background: Physicians are currently overwhelmed by administrative tasks and spend very little time in consultations with patients, which hampers health literacy, shared decision-making, and treatment adherence.

Objective: This study aims to examine whether digital agents constructed using fast-evolving generative artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, have the potential to improve consultations, adherence to treatment, and health literacy. We interviewed patients and physicians to obtain their opinions about 3 digital agents-a silent digital expert, a communicative digital expert, and a digital companion (DC).

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Article Synopsis
  • The study focuses on ARO-APOC3, an RNA interference therapy aimed at lowering triglyceride levels by inhibiting the APOC3 protein that hinders triglyceride clearance.
  • The trial assessed safety, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics in healthy participants and those with hypertriglyceridemia, with doses administered via subcutaneous injections.
  • Results showed that while there were some mild liver enzyme changes in a few participants receiving ARO-APOC3, these were asymptomatic and resolved, and the treatment significantly reduced APOC3 levels compared to the placebo group.
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