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Early data shows Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine produces immune response

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A trial of Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine has shown the jab produces an immune response, although the study was too small to produce conclusive findings, particularly on safety. All participants in the phase 2 trials (40 participants) produced antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.

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B or not to B: Insights in the regulation of anti-viral immunity

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Researchers delve into the inner workings of the antibody immune response, finding key differences in the metabolism of two closely related immune cell subsets.

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COVID antibody declines prompts call for booster jabs ASAP

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Figures from the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed that the number of people with higher levels of COVID-19 antibodies in their blood is declining quickly – leading to calls for booster vaccination campaigns to be started as soon as possible. 1 Omicron subvariant – are currently under review at the regulator.

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Rapid COVID immune status test launched in UK, Ireland

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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.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Merck KGaA probed by French court for misleading info; former Genentech scientists given prison terms over trade-secret theft

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1 subvariant of Omicron generated a strong immune response against that variant, with antibody levels staying high for at least three months , Reuters notes. Omicron-tailored  Omicron-tailored shots by Pfizer and Moderna are already authorized by regulators in several countries. 5 subvariants of Omicron.

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J&J single-shot COVID-19 vaccine shows early promise

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Latest data give hope that the vaccine could be added to the campaign after phase 1/2a data showed that the shot provided an immune response that lasted for at least 71 days, the duration of time measured in the study involving patients aged 18-55 years. J&J expects to file with the FDA first, followed by other regulators.

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Altimmune ditches nasal COVID vaccine on weak trial data

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Just a few months after starting clinical trials of its nasal spray vaccine for COVID-19, US biotech Altimmune is abandoning the project, saying that it generated weaker than expected immune responses in a phase 1 trial. . We believe that prior immunity in humans may be important for a robust immune response to intranasal dosing.”