article thumbnail

Off-target immune response could predict COVID-19 severity

Scienmag

The presence of special immune system defense molecules, called autoimmune antibodies, has been strongly tied to how poorly people fare when hospitalized with COVID-19, a new study shows.

article thumbnail

2021 Year in Review: Leveraging New Technologies to Drive Innovation in the Life Sciences

XTalks

Xtalks is taking a look at some of the major stories and innovations of the year in the life sciences, many of which were driven by new, emerging and improved technologies. The year 2021 was all about continuing innovations in the life sciences. Life Science Innovations: Malaria and Influenza Vaccines.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

FDA Authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5 to 11 + Genentech’s Ocular Implant for Macular Degeneration – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 35

XTalks

The authorization was based on trial data that showed the vaccine was safe, well-tolerated and induced robust immune responses among children in this age group; side effects were generally mild to moderate. Subscribe to the Xtalks Life Science Podcast to never miss a new episode.

article thumbnail

Rapid COVID immune status test launched in UK, Ireland

pharmaphorum

The test – originally developed by US manufacturer Chembio Diagnostics – has been introduced into the UK and Irish markets by Guilford-based Luas Diagnostics and tests for the presence of SARS-CoV-2-targeting antibodies in the blood.

Antibody 136
article thumbnail

Regeneron’s COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment First to Reduce Risk of Death in Hospitalized Patients

XTalks

This is why Regeneron’s announcement of positive clinical trial results that show its antibody cocktail treatment can cut deaths among hospitalized patients is welcome news. It is the first trial to demonstrate that any antibody treatment could improve survival in patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s

article thumbnail

Medicxi’s Portfolio Company MiroBio to be Acquired by Gilead

XTalks

Medicxi is a prominent international life sciences investment firm that invested in over 60 portfolio companies such as Versanis Bio, Rivus Pharmaceuticals, Capella Bioscience and more. One of Medicxi’s portfolio companies called MiroBio is set to be acquired by Gilead Sciences for approximately $405 million in cash.

article thumbnail

Tiziana Life Sciences plc announces completion of the clinical trial with nasally administered Foralumab, its proprietary fully human anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody, for the treatment of COVID-19 patients in Brazil

The Pharma Data

Patient reported outcome to assess clinical responses related to COVID-19 symptoms, as per the FDA guidelines, will also be collected. About Tiziana Life Sciences. Foralumab is the only fully human anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody (mAb) in clinical development in the world. . NEW YORK and LONDON, Jan.