Will a 'wonder drug' be available in 10 years?

ConclusionThis laboratory protein study has provided new information about the role of protein N-myristoylation in human cells and a mechanism to inhibit it. The findings suggest proteins undergoing N-myristoylation are involved in many key biological processes and tasks. Given the researchers' assumption that protein N-myristoylation has been implicated in the development and progression of a range of diseases is true, this greater understanding may open up new avenues for medical research, which could ultimately lead to new treatments in the future. However, it is very difficult to predict the precise route or timing of future medical developments (drugs, treatments or therapies) based on early findings.The study's authors struck a balance of optimism and realism when quoted in The Daily Telegraph. They first said their findings could lead to new treatments in the future and that, "Eventually we hope this would simply be a pill you could take. It will be perhaps 10 years or so to a drug on the market". Balancing this out, they also said: "There are many hurdles to get over". This study represents one of the first steps on the road to new drug discovery, so the exact path ahead is unclear. But despite these promising early findings, there are no sure bets in drug development – the history of medicine is full of initially encouraging avenues of research that ended up leading to dead ends.  Analysis by Bazian. Edited by NHS Choices. Follow Behind the He...
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