A simple method for developing lysine targeted covalent protein reagents

R Gabizon, B Tivon, RN Reddi… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Peptide-based covalent probes can target shallow protein surfaces not typically addressable
using small molecules, yet there is a need for versatile approaches to convert native peptide …

Novel non-opioid analgesics in pain management

TG Pulskamp, LM Johnson, DJ Berlau - Pain Management, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Effective pain management has long been hindered by the limitations and risks associated
with opioid analgesics, necessitating the exploration of novel, non-opioid alternatives. A …

Finding new analgesics: Computational pharmacology faces drug discovery challenges

A Barakat, G Munro, AM Heegaard - Biochemical pharmacology, 2024 - Elsevier
Despite the worldwide prevalence and huge burden of pain, pain is an undertreated
phenomenon. Currently used analgesics have several limitations regarding their efficacy …

Type 2 cytokines sensitize human sensory neurons to itch-associated stimuli

MR Mack, Y Miron, F Chen, PE Miller… - Frontiers in Molecular …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Chronic itch is a central symptom of atopic dermatitis. Cutaneous afferent
neurons express receptors interleukins (IL)-4, IL-13, and IL-33, which are type 2 cytokines …

Leveraging a meta-learning approach to advance the accuracy of Nav blocking peptides prediction

W Shoombuatong, N Homdee, N Schaduangrat… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
The voltage-gated sodium (Nav) channel is a crucial molecular component responsible for
initiating and propagating action potentials. While the α subunit, forming the channel pore …

Design of target specific peptide inhibitors using generative deep learning and molecular dynamics simulations

S Chen, T Lin, R Basu, J Ritchey, S Wang… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
We introduce a computational approach for the design of target-specific peptides. Our
method integrates a Gated Recurrent Unit-based Variational Autoencoder with Rosetta …

Harnessing Deep Learning Methods for Voltage-Gated Ion Channel Drug Discovery

DL Mateos, BJ Harris, AH González, K Narang… - …, 2024 - journals.physiology.org
Voltage-gated ion channels (VGICs) are pivotal in regulating electrical activity in excitable
cells and are critical pharmaceutical targets for treating many diseases including cardiac …

Emerging Medications and Strategies in Acute Pain Management: Evolving Role of Novel Sodium and Calcium Channel Blockers, Peptide-Based Pharmacologic …

AD Kaye, DR Greene, C Nguyen, A Ragland… - Current Pain and …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review The present investigation evaluated integration of novel
medication technology to enhance treatment options, while improving patient outcomes in …

Venom-derived peptides for breaking through the glass ceiling of drug development

L Freuville, C Matthys, L Quinton, JP Gillet - Frontiers in Chemistry, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Venoms are complex mixtures produced by animals and consist of hundreds of components
including small molecules, peptides, and enzymes selected for effectiveness and efficacy …

Harnessing deep learning methods for voltage-gated ion channel drug discovery

D Lopez-Mateos, BJ Harris… - …, 2025 - journals.physiology.org
Voltage-gated ion channels (VGICs) are pivotal in regulating electrical activity in excitable
cells and are critical pharmaceutical targets for treating many diseases including cardiac …