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Optimising AAV capsid purification through improved analytics

Drug Discovery World

In AAV therapeutics, empty capsids are those that are not packaged with the therapeutic DNA. First, empty capsids may have the potential to induce an elevated immune response to high concentrations of viral particles. Robustness: to be able to tolerate matrix effects (type of buffer, residual contaminants, ionic strength, etc.)

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COVID-19 Pandemic Coverage

XTalks

It was recently reported that the addition of an adjuvant to their vaccine led to enhanced immune responses that exceeded responses in convalescent serum from symptomatic COVID-19 patients. The package is made up of a €390 billion fund in grants and a €360 billion in low interest loans.