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Development of Highly Potent Noncovalent Inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 3CLpro
The 3C-like protease (3CLpro) is an essential enzyme for the replication of SARS-CoV-2 and thus is a target for drug discovery teams. Nearly all inhibitors of coronavirus 3CLpro reported so far are covalent inhibitors. Here, we report the development of specific, noncovalent inhibitors of 3CLpro with high in vivo efficacy in mice. One compound, WU-04, …Read More >
Alpha‐kinase 1 (ALPK1) agonist DF‐006 demonstrates potent efficacy in mouse and primary human hepatocyte models of hepatitis B
WuXi AppTec scientists recently contributed to a research study published in the journal Hepatology, characterizing the efficacy of prodrug DF-006 for treating chronic hepatitis B infection. DF-006 is an orally active agonist of alpha‐kinase 1, a pattern recognition receptor involved in the stimulation of innate immunity. The authors show that DF‐006 is efficacious in hepatitis …Read More >
How Does It Work? | Protein Based Vaccines
When a new pathogen invades, it’s a race against time for your immune system to stop it from multiplying out of control. This week, we explore Protein Based Vaccines as part of our “How Does It Work?” series. Fortunately, #vaccines give your immune system a head start against dangerous pathogens. A protein-based vaccine, like this …Read More >
How Does It Work? | Adenovirus Vaccines
This week, we delve into Adenovirus Vaccines as part of our “How Does It Work?” 3D MoA animation series examining biotech topics on a molecular level. In 2020, the World Health Organization declared the Covid-19 outbreak a pandemic, but not all viruses are bad news. Adenoviruses are a family of viruses that can be used …Read More >
How Does It Work? | mRNA Vaccines
If you’ve ever read about mRNA vaccines and wondered, “How Does It Work?” This week’s installment of our video series was made with you in mind. To understand how mRNA vaccines work, let’s take a close look at the immune system. Your immune system can recognize that the structures on bacteria or viruses are different …Read More >
WuXi AppTec Discovery Services
Delivering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for creating, identifying, and supporting preclinical candidates, from discovery to development, with our integrated chemistry and biology research platforms.
The Synthesis of an Entrepreneur: Merging a Passion for Biochemistry, Synthetic Chemistry, and Bioactive Molecules in Academia
INNOVATION THAT MATTERS By Rich Soll, Senior Advisor, Strategic Initiatives at WuXi AppTec (@richsollwx) Synthetic chemist Joseph Ready believes a huge amount of innovation in the drug industry comes from academia. Academic science is arguably the greatest source of innovation in our ecosystem, yet faces challenges when considering the transition from the lab to early stage …Read More >
Virology and Viral Vector Platforms
WuXi virology platforms: Immunology, Anti viral, Viral Vector, Oligo-nucleotide, Clinical and Immunology in vitro screening and profiling in vivo efficacy clinical virology Liver-specific viruses | Respiratory viruses | Herpes viruses | Other viruses
HBV Discovery Services
A Platform Supporting HBV Drug Discovery A broad assay platform for the discovery of agents for the treatment of chronic HBV infection. Services for assay establishment and validation, compound screening and profiling, and support of preclinical studies and clinical trials. Drug screening using HBV producing cell lines HBV infectious assays Reporter assays Core protein expression …Read More >
