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A broad range of unmet needs remains in the immuno-oncology space

Pharmaceutical Technology

The most widely utilised IO class is immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), which work by blocking the inhibitory interactions between tumour cells and T-cells, facilitating an anti-tumour immune response. There are more than 20 marketed ICIs with approvals across a very wide spectrum of solid tumour indications.

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mRNA Cancer Vaccines and Therapies: An Overview

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Additionally, personalized medicine tends to be more difficult to manufacture because of regulatory requirements beyond traditional drug manufacturing requirements. Monoclonal Antibodies Monoclonal antibodies are lab-engineered immune system proteins.

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The New Frontier in Drug Development: Understanding Biologics and Small Molecules

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Manufacturing Process : Small Molecules: Manufactured through chemical synthesis, small molecule drugs can be consistently reproduced with a high degree of purity and stability. The conditions affecting the living system can influence the final product, making the manufacturing process more sensitive and challenging.

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AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine Shows High Efficacy

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The global trials are assessing the safety and efficacy of the vaccine in individuals aged 18 years or over from diverse racial and geographic groups who are healthy or have stable underlying medical conditions. Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Induces Immune Responses in Early Clinical Trials.

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Novavax Announces Agreement with Government of New Zealand for 10.7 Million Doses of COVID-19 VaccineAdvance purchase agreement signed for NVX-CoV2373, Novavax’ adjuvanted protein vaccine candidate

The Pharma Data

Currently in Phase 3 clinical testing in the United Kingdom for the prevention of COVID-19, NVX-CoV2373 is a recombinant protein vaccine adjuvanted with Novavax’ proprietary Matrix-M to enhance the immune response. The company will work with Medsafe, New Zealand’s regulatory agency, to obtain product approvals as needed.

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Novavax Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Development Progress

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We continue to make meaningful progress as we work to test, manufacture and ultimately deliver NVX-CoV2373 with unprecedented speed, as well as put partnerships in place that would ensure widespread and equitable access worldwide.”. pivotal Phase 3 trial update. Mexico pivotal Phase 3 trial update. United Kingdom (U.K.)

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Biopharma Leaders Unite To Stand With Science

The Pharma Data

More specifically, the agency requires that scientific evidence for regulatory approval must come from large, high quality clinical trials that are randomized and observer-blinded, with an expectation of appropriately designed studies with significant numbers of participants across diverse populations.