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How single-use technologies can improve antibodies production  

Drug Discovery World

DDW Editor Reece Armstrong speaks to David Chau , Global Bioprocess Application Specialist, Separation and Purification Sciences Division, 3M, about challenges in producing monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and how single-use technologies can simplify processes. RA: What are some of the current limitations for producing mAbs?

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Immune reactions identified that may cause antibody development in hemophilia A cases

Medical Xpress

Patients usually receive FVIII that comes from donor blood or is produced using genetic engineering. However, about one third of those treated for severe hemophilia A develop antibodies (inhibitors) against FVIII.

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mRNA Cancer Vaccines and Therapies: An Overview

Advarra

The applications of mRNA-based therapies in cancer research represent one of the next groundbreaking steps toward improved cancer treatments. While mRNA usage has played several roles in clinical research , oncology researchers in particular are eager to explore the possibilities of mRNA-based cancer vaccines.

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Researchers slow down spread of melanoma 

Drug Discovery World

The researchers found that in melanoma patients with brain metastases, the cancer cells ‘recruit’ cells called ‘astrocytes’, star-shaped cells found in the spinal cord and brain which are responsible for maintaining homeostasis in the brain. . “The Spread of metastases delayed .

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What to expect from PEGS Europe 2023: Day 1

Drug Discovery World

Ahead of protein and antibody engineering conference PEGS Europe 2024 in Lisbon, DDW’s Megan Thomas looks at what to expect from each track of the annual biologics technology meeting.

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Leading innovators in transcription factors for AAV for the pharmaceutical industry

Pharmaceutical Technology

Adeno-associated virus vectors, alcohol dehydrogenase compositions, and antibody serum stabilisers are some of the accelerating innovation areas, where adoption has been steadily increasing. Among maturing innovation areas are anti-influenza antibody compositions and anti-interleukin-1, which are now well established in the industry.

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What to expect from PEGS Europe 2023: Day 2

Drug Discovery World

Ahead of protein and antibody engineering conference PEGS Europe 2024 in Lisbon, DDW’s Megan Thomas looks at what to expect from each track of the annual biologics technology meeting. Kielczewska will present: ‘Discovery of antibody-based therapeutics to challenging targets: Platform considerations’.