Publications by authors named "Ed Luo"

Article Synopsis
  • - The human placenta is a crucial organ with various cell types that support fetal growth, substance exchange, and immune functions, making it essential for a healthy pregnancy.
  • - Abnormalities in placental cells can cause pregnancy issues, but the underlying mechanisms are still not fully understood; new technologies like single-cell and spatial transcriptomics have helped reveal cell diversity and interactions within the placenta.
  • - The review explores existing research on normal and disease-affected placentas, including conditions like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, while also addressing the limitations of current studies and suggesting future research directions.
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Background/aims: Oral EDP-514 is a potent core protein inhibitor of hepatitis B virus (HBV) replication, which produced a >4-log viral load reduction in HBV-infected chimeric mice with human liver cells. This study evaluated the safety, pharmacokinetics, and antiviral activity of three doses of EDP-514 in treatment-naive viremic patients with HBeAgpositive or -negative chronic HBV infection.

Methods: Patients with HBsAg detectable at screening and at least 6 months previously were eligible.

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine diseases in women of reproductive age and features complex pathological symptoms and mechanisms. Existing medical treatments have, to some extent, alleviated the deterioration of PCOS. However, these strategies only temporarily control symptoms, with a few side effects and no preventive effect.

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Background: Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality. EDP-514 is a potent core inhibitor of hepatitis B virus (HBV) that reduces viral load reduction in HBV-infected chimeric mice. This first-in-human study evaluated the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of EDP-514 in healthy subjects and antiviral activity in patients with CHB.

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EDP-297 is a farnesoid X receptor agonist under development for treating nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. The pharmacokinetic (PK), pharmacodynamic (PD), food effect, and safety were evaluated in a single ascending dose (SAD) and multiple ascending dose (MAD) phase I study. Healthy subjects received single EDP-297 doses of 20-600 μg or once daily doses of 5-90 μg for 14 days.

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Peptides have gained popularity in the global market during recent years and have been placed between small molecule drugs and biologics. However, little is known about the comprehensive landscape of peptide drugs in obstetrics and gynaecology. Herein, we analysed new peptide drug-related clinical trials in obstetrics and gynaecology registered on ClinicalTrials.

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