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Novel antibodies target ‘dark side’ of influenza virus protein

Drug Discovery World

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have identified antibodies targeting a hard-to-spot region of the influenza virus, shedding light on the relatively unexplored ‘dark side’ of the neuraminidase (NA) protein head.

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China grants EUA to Covid-19 vaccine against XBB descendent lineages

Pharmaceutical Technology

5+delta) protein vaccine (Sf9 cell). This marks the world’s first Covid-19 vaccine approved for emergency use against XBB descendent lineages of SARS-CoV-2. The vaccine has been developed by WestVac Biopharma along with the West China Medical Center and Sichuan University. recombinant Covid-19 trivalent (XBB.1.5+BA.5+delta)

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SK Bioscience gains UK authorisation for SKYCovion Covid-19 vaccine

Pharmaceutical Technology

SK Bioscience has received marketing authorisation from the UK’s medicines and healthcare products regulatory agency (MHRA) for its Covid-19 vaccine, SKYCovion. The authorisation allows the distribution of the vaccine in Scotland, Wales and England. This is the result of our commitment to protecting and promoting global public health.

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Health Canada approves Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine for adolescents

Pharmaceutical Technology

Health Canada has granted approval for a supplement to a New Drug Submission (sNDS) of Novavax ’s Covid-19 vaccine (Recombinant protein, Adjuvanted), Nuvaxovid (NVX-CoV2373), for use in adolescents aged 12 to 17 years. The trial is designed to analyse the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine.

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WHO grants emergency use listing to SK bioscience’s SKYCovione

Pharmaceutical Technology

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has granted an emergency use listing (EUL) to SK bioscience’s Covid-19 vaccine, SKYCovione. SKYCovione is a self-assembled nanoparticle vaccine and the 12th Covid-19 vaccine to receive a EUL from the regulator.

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HIV vaccines suffer setbacks but new approaches could turn the tide

Pharmaceutical Technology

Only a few weeks into the new year, the prospect of getting a successful advanced HIV vaccine shrank after the discontinuation of yet another late-stage trial. On January 18, Janssen, a Johnson & Johnson (J&J) subsidiary, stated that its vaccine was not effective in preventing HIV infections.

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Antibody cocktail effective against emerging Covid-19 Omicron variants

Drug Discovery World

Biotech company ExeVir Bio has revealed new data demonstrating that its antibodies are effective in neutralising currently circulating Covid-19 Omicron variants. XVR013m is a heavy chain-only antibody targeting a unique membrane-proximal epitope in the S2 subunit of the spike protein. XVR012 demonstrates an IC50 range of 0.8

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